The role of the Wittenoom Asbestos mine in the lives and deaths of Italian transnational workers

在跨国移民和开采世界上最危险的矿物之一的背景下重建意大利工人的生活本身就是澳大利亚历史记录的一部分。对意大利社区来说，这个故事证明了战后移民的不成比例的贡献和牺牲。重要的是，所产生的证据将有助于改善澳大利亚和意大利的公共卫生和对石棉病遗留问题的政策反应。在借鉴意大利和澳大利亚的奖学金，社区网络和政府的举措，该项目将提供宝贵的培训博士生，并有助于进一步澳大利亚研究的实际国际化。

Reconstructing the lives of Italian workers in the context of transnational migration and the mining of one of the worlds' most hazardous minerals is significant in itself as part of Australian historical record. To the Italian community, the story exemplifies the disproportionate contributions and sacrifices of postwar migration. Importantly, the evidence produced will be of use in improving public health and policy responses to the legacy of asbestos disease, both in Australia and in Italy. In drawing on Italian and Australian scholarship, community networks and government initiatives, the project will provide valuable training to a doctoral candidate, and contribute to furthering the practical internationalisation of Australian research.