The objectives of the Association are:

1. To encourage, foster and protect the interests of members of the Association and to give members all such assistance, as shall appear proper and desirable.

2. To promote sound and ethical commercial and trade practices and the maintenance of the highest standards of quality of workmanship.

3. To join, affiliate or co-operate with other organisations in promoting or advancing any movement for the betterment of conditions of the building and construction industries and to join with them in negotiations with third parties on matters affecting the well-being of the cavity dust removal industry.
4. To be a central medium for members of the Association in the collection and dissemination of information, and for the preparation of submissions to Governments, statutory bodies and professional organisations.
5. To conduct research, educational and promotional programs designed to maintain high standards of technical and other knowledge in the cavity dust removal industry and in professional and educational bodies.
6. To make representations or submissions in the name of the Association to Governments, statutory bodies and professional organisations on any matter which may effect the interests of the industry.
7. To engage in advertising and public relations and promotional activities, including lectures, seminars and discussion groups and the like in support of the objectives of the Association.
8. To do all other lawful things incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the Association.

The above is an extract from the ADRA Rules

Contact details of ADRA Member  Companies

Email the Association Phone ADRA: (02) 9716 0966

OR Contact Global Lead Advice & Support Service Freecall 1800 626 086 Email

ADRA advises that given today’s current fuel prices and where there is relatively easy access to the job the average cost to vacuum a dust-only ceiling space is approximately $10 per m² using WORKCOVER specified HEPA filtered equipment by trained staff. The $10 per m² is for a building of approximately 100m² and smaller might have a larger charge whereas larger would be less per m².

Difficult entry and trussed low pitched roofs, removal of rubble and removal of old insulation, both batts and loose fill would involve extra cost. In cases of small areas, expect there to be a minimum job price.

In response to a letter from The LEAD Group Kevin Keefe, Home Energy Branch, federal Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), stated in August 2009:

"The [Energy Efficient Homes - insulation rebate] Package does not exclude the simple vacuuming up of residual debris, such as dust and leaf litter in the ceiling space. However the maximum assistance under the package is $1,600* for homeowners and $1,000 for landlords/renters..."

[*NB: the rebate was later reduced to $1200 maximum]

As of 19th February 2010 the insulation rebate program has been suspended a replacement program will be introduced from 1st June 2010.

See also Why you should have your ceiling dust removed before you take advantage of the Australian government’s Energy Efficient Homes Package: Insulation Program

Last Updated 26 February 2010