Pioneering research into silicosis and occupational lung disease
Protecting the people who build, grow and power Australia
Across construction, mining, agriculture and other industries, Australian workers can be exposed to hazards that put their long-term health at risk. Occupational lung diseases, including silicosis, can have devastating and irreversible consequences for workers and their families.
For too long, the options once disease develops have been limited. We believe research can change that.
The Tradie Health Institute backs pioneering research to find new ways to detect occupational disease earlier, develop better treatments and ultimately improve the health and lives of Australian workers.
But breakthroughs require more than great science. With the support of industry, we can accelerate research with the potential to change the future of occupational health in Australia.
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What makes the Tradie Health Institute initiative different?
We bring together the people who understand the disease with the industries most affected by it.
In collaboration with the Queensland Lung Transplant Service, clinicians, researchers and industry, the Tradie Health Institute supports pioneering research into occupational lung disease — accelerating new approaches to early detection and treatment, including for silicosis.
Collaborate
Unite industry, government and advocacy groups to expedite health outcomes.
Treat
Support researchers working to uncover new and effective ways to treat and manage occupational lung disease.
Improve lives
Occupational lung disease can be deadly. Families and lives depend on the researchers we support.
The problem
Trade industries have laid the foundation for cities and towns for many generations, and at the heart of this are people. For some, however, that work has come at a terrible cost to their wellbeing.
Thousands of Australian tradespeople have been diagnosed with an occupational lung disease that impacts the quality and length of their life. We need to change the prognosis for them.
The opportunity
Industry has an opportunity to help change the future of occupational health in Australia.
By partnering with the Tradie Health Institute, your organisation can help accelerate research from the laboratory into the workplace — and be part of creating a healthier future for Australian workers.
Industry partnerships are available now.
Tradie Health Institute
The Tradie Health Institute is an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, established to accelerate pioneering research into occupational lung disease, including silicosis.
Based at The Prince Charles Hospital — one of Australia’s leading heart and lung hospitals — the researchers we support are exploring new ways to prevent and detect occupational disease earlier and develop better treatments for those already affected.
Hear from our Partners
Vince Sanfilippo
General Manager QLD & PNG
“This research, combined with PExA machine, has a game-changing potential for our industry. It will allow non-invasive testing to be more accessible to our workforce. What that means in a real sense is that we can scan more of our workforce and potentially detect this disease, if it is happening, much earlier for much better outcomes for our workforce.”
Pino Monaco
Chairman
“This disease affects many people in our industry, and we’re proud to be able to contribute to this potentially life-saving medical research.”
Be part of a movement that leads generational change
Strong partnerships begin with understanding your organisation’s goals.
We welcome conversations with organisations of all sizes that want to play an active role in improving the health of Australian workers.
CONTACT: Chloe Nguyen | Chief Communications and Philanthropy Officer
PHONE: 1800 501 269
EMAIL: chloe.nguyen@tpchfoundation.org.au
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