Archive for September 2025
Asbestos and Silica Awareness Day Events for November 2025 in Melbourne & Gippsland
#asbestosawareness #silica #events – we hope you can join us for our events we are conducting in November 2025- one in Gippsland 28th of Nov 11am and one in Melbourne Wed 12th Nov 11am – hope to see you at either or both events – please see details in our flyers listed below – you…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness The Gordon TAFE Geelong Eastern Campus Sept 2025
#asbestos #asbestosawareness #silica #TAFE – Tuesday 9th Sept saw the ACV/GARDS crew at the Gordon TAFE Geelong Eastern campus – Great to catch up with the TAFE teachers from the various trades and to talk to 50+ apprentices and make them asbestos and silica aware – some really good questions and lots of enthusiasm from…
Read MoreFundraising for New Memorial Sculpture to honour lives lost to Asbestos
The Latrobe Valley has been profoundly affected by asbestos-related illnesses for decades. Thousands of people have lost their lives due to exposure at local power stations, and the impact has extended beyond workers to families and the wider community. Now, the ACV/GARDS Memorial Sculpture project is bringing a lasting tribute to those affected. Designed to…
Read MoreOpening of the new CFMEU Training Facility in Morwell
#CFMEU #training #opening today 3rd of September ACV/GARDS attended the opening of the new CFMEU training facility in Morwell. Great facility and a wonderful initiative gathering in future tradies and giving them extra training in their chosen professions – Pictured here are Earl Setches PPTEU Secretary, GTLC Janine Duncan, Steph Morgan Councillor with Latrobe City,…
Read MoreCalling all Australian DIY renovators!
Calling all Australian DIY renovators! Have you been exposed to asbestos during a renovation project? Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast are conducting an important study to understand the psychosocial impacts of asbestos exposure on DIY renovators. Your story can help inform better support services and public policy. We’re looking for adults (18+)…
Read MoreAustralian Clinical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma Coming in 2026
#asbestos #mesothelioma #project – On Friday 22nd of August, I and a team of Professionals were welcomed by ADDRI to the specialist group of mesothelioma experts that ADDRI have gathered to continue work on a vital project – the development of the new Australian Clinical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma. With…
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