Fund Practical OHS Education
Provide targeted annual bursaries and safety training access for individuals entering or advancing in Occupational Health and Safety across all trades.
Our work
From Aaron’s Example to Lasting Impact.
We turn Aaron’s values into action through education, mental health awareness and well-being initiatives, and workplace safety initiatives that create opportunity, build support and share knowledge.
Our purpose
Bridging the Gap Between Workplace Safety and Human Well-Being.
ADO exists to bridge the gap between workplace safety and human survival. We do not just fund education; we challenge the silent normalization of overwork.
Specifically, ADO exists to:
Combat Burnout & Prioritize Physical Health
Break the cycle of ignoring health warnings by championing rest, physical longevity, and boundary-setting in high-demand industries.
Redefine Workplace Well-being
Move beyond trendy “mental health” buzzwords into genuine psychological safety, peer support, and structural injury recovery—including grief as a workplace reality.
Our mission
Our mission reflects the belief that education, mental health, safety and opportunity are interconnected. By supporting students, encouraging meaningful conversations, sharing knowledge and building connections, the Society seeks to help create a future where people can thrive and contribute to the well-being of others.
Our areas of focus
Three Areas of Work
Education & Opportunity
Creating pathways for people to learn, pursue education and build their potential.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Promoting awareness, encouraging open conversations and connecting individuals with trusted resources that support mental health and well-being.
Workplace Health & Safety
Sharing knowledge and practices that contribute to safer, healthier workplaces and communities.
Our vision
A future where people can thrive.
We envision a legacy in which Aaron’s name represents more than remembrance, it represents opportunity, compassion, courage and positive change.
Our values
What We Carry Into Every Step.
The values that guide our decisions, shape our work and honour the way Aaron lived his life.
- Courage
- Compassion
- Education
- Safety
- Connection
- Perseverance
- Generosity
Our guiding principle
Opportunity Support Knowledge
The principles that connect our work and guide the impact we aim to create.
Our Role in Mental Health & Well-Being
The ADO Society supports mental health awareness, education, well-being and access to trusted resources. We do not provide counselling, diagnosis, treatment or crisis services. Individuals seeking professional support are encouraged to connect with qualified mental health professionals or appropriate support services.