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AC-GARDS Asbestos SupportAsbestos and Silicosis Support Groups in Gippsland and Melbourne 2023

We can also conduct zoom or skype meetings for individuals wishing to connect virtually. Please contact our office for the link if anyone from Metro Melbourne, Gippsland or wider Victoria would like to join for a chat.

Gippsland meeting dates

Location: 211 Lloyd Street, Moe

Time: 1.30PM – 3.30PM

2023 Dates: (last Tuesday of the month – exception is April for special guests)

  • Tuesday 28 February
  • Tuesday 28 March
  • Wednesday 26th April 
  • Tuesday 30 May
  • Tuesday 27 June
  • Tuesday 25 July
  • Tuesday 29 August
  • Tuesday 26 September
  • Tuesday 31 October
  • Friday 24 November – Asbestos Awareness Day, Gippsland Heritage Park
  • Christmas breakup – TBA

Metro meeting dates

If you wish to attend our support meetings at Amaroo House contact Maitea Lovric 0481 987 953, or Vicki Hamilton 0407 274 173

Location: Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo Street, Chadstone

Time: 1.30PM – 3.30PM

2023 Dates: (second Monday of the month)

  • Monday 13 February
  • Monday 20 March – This is an alternate day in this month due to our regular meeting of the 13th falling on a public holiday 
  • Monday 24 April – This is an alternate day in this month due to our regular meeting of the 10th falling on a public holiday 
  • Monday 8 May
  • Monday 5 June – This is an alternate day in this month due to our regular meeting of the 12th falling on a public holiday 
  • Monday 10 July
  • Monday 14 August
  • Monday 11 September
  • Monday 9 October
  • Monday 13 November
  • November – Asbestos Awareness Day – TBA
  • Christmas breakup – TBA

Around Australia

Asbestos Disease Support Society – www.adss.org.au 

Asbestos Victims Association – www.avasa.asn.au

Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia Inc.- www.adssa-inc.com.au

Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia – www.asbestosassociation.com.au

Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia – www.adfa.org.au

Asbestos Free Tasmania Foundation – www.asbestosfreetasmania.org.au

Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia Inc. – www.asbestosdiseases.org.au

Reflections – www.reflections.org.au

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Latest News

  • Read our July 2023 newsletter
  • ACV/GARDS December 2022 newsletter
  • National Asbestos Awareness Week 21st Nov – 27th Nov 2022
  • Christmas Lunch for ACV/GARDS Members 3rd December 2022
  • Asbestos Awareness Day Event Gippsland 25th November 2022
  • Asbestos Awareness Day Event Melbourne 14th November 2022
  • Watch and learn from Asbestos and Silica videos
  • New infographic to help identify your risk with crystalline silica work

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Asbestos Council of Victoria /GARDS gratefully acknowledge our major sponsors and other supporters.

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MAJOR SPONSORS

• WorkSafe Victoria

SUPPORTERS

• Mairin OHS&E Consulting
• Slater + Gordon Lawyers
• Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
• Gordon Legal
• Latrobe Valley Funeral Services

• Gippsland Trades & Labour Council
• CFMEU Victoria

• Latrobe City Council
• Asbestos Audits Queensland

CONTACT US

Office location:
211 Lloyd Street
Moe, Victoria
Australia 3825

Postal address:
ACV/GARDS
PO Box 111
Moe, Victoria
Australia 3825

T: 03 5127 7744
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