Defence exposure to asbestos program

[bob10]

Got sent this, Bob


efence Asbestos Exposure Evaluation Scheme (DAEES)
The Defence Asbestos Exposure Evaluation Scheme (DAEES) was developed as a result of the Report of the Independent Review of Asbestos in Defence (Enfield Report) in 1991. The report recommended that Defence develop a unified asbestos management policy, which would allow specified individuals to take part in medical consultations and counselling and to apply for compensation claims.
The DAEES is open to current and former employees of the Department of Defence (DoD), Australian Defence Force (ADF) cadets, and former ADF employees who suspect that they have been exposed to asbestos as a result of their employment with Defence, for example Dummy Charge Bags.
Link to the article below:



http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/ohsc/programs/asbestos/default.htm (wlmailhtml:{6A9B58E9-848C-4A2C-91ED-F9638FAC2BB1}mid://00000136/!x-usc:http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/ohsc/programs/asbestos/default.htm)

[bob10]

How to register, Bob


How do I register?


Call 1800 DEFENCE (1800 333 362) and follow the prompts.
You can register your details with the operator over the phone.
You will be given an asbestos registration number during the call. (You will need to quote this number to Medibank Health Solutions (MHS) staff when making an appointment for assessment.)
What are the elements of the DAEES?

When you register with the DAEES you will be sent a letter providing details of how to arrange an assessment with Medibank Health Solutions (MHS). The process is:

The letter will include details of the MHS office in your area.
You should make an appointment for an asbestos review examination with the MHS office, quoting your asbestos registration number.
MHS will send you a questionnaire for you to complete and bring to the assessment.
You attend the MHS appointment at the time and location advised for an asbestos review examination.
You will be counselled by MHS medical staff and may be referred to a respiratory physician for further testing (depending on your medical condition), or advised to have a follow up examination in 2-10 years.
You will receive an examination report that will include your questionnaire, medical assessment results, assessment category and treatment plan.
If you travel more than 50km to your appointment, you are entitled to reimbursement for DAEES travel (Adobe PDF File,77KB) http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/ohsc/Images/icon_pdf.gif.
Who can I contact about compensation?

Military

Department of Veterans? Affairs 133 254
Military Compensation and Rehabilitation Service 1300 550 461
Civilian

Comcare 1300 366 979