IDSA was the first organisation in Australia to cater to the diverse needs of families and workmates bereaved through an industrial death in the provision of advocacy and support

To date, IDSA continues to be the only organisation in Australia entirely devoted to assisting people in crisis as the result of an industrial death.

IDSA's Support Services are provided at no cost to the families and workmates, through an extensive network of people that have experienced bereavement through an industrial death, and is dependent on the support of philanthropic organisations, Government agencies and corporate sponsors to ensure continued support services.

IDSA's primary focus is on the provision of practical assistance and guidance for bereaved families and workmates during a time of enormous grief and stress. The organisation takes a proactive role role in advocating for safer work practices through community education, employer/union education, and on-site occupational health & training.

IDSA maintain a close working relationship with the following:

• Victorian Workcover Authority
• National Association for Loss & Grief (NALAG)
• National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA)
• Victorian Trades Hall Council

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