Posts by Vicki Hamilton
Latest ACV/GARDS Asbestos News May 2020 Edition out now
Take a look at our latest newsletter – hope you find it an interesting read https://gards.org/newsletters/
Read MoreSupport Groups and Events Cancelled – COVID-19
Please note – As of 17th March 2020 all our events and support groups – Gippsland & Metro meetings are cancelled at this present time for our members and public safety due to COVID-19 – we will notify you by this medium when our support groups and events recommence. If you wish to contact us…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Chisholm TAFE Frankston Carpenters 2020
#Asbestos & Silica – 12th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team visited the Frankston campus of Chisholm TAFE – apprentice Carpenters – 20 new apprentices who listened to an asbestos & silica awareness session – they were a switched on bunch who asked lots of questions around all things asbestos & silica – the feed…
Read MoreAsbestos Awareness Orana Seniors Club 2020
The 5th March ACV/GARDS conducted a presentation to the Orana Senior Citizens Club – 30 senior citizens listened to a very informative talk on asbestos from the past – present and future perspective. Those that attended enjoyed the videos shown and samples that they could view. Many questions were asked and a few of the…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Chisholm TAFE Dandenong Carpenters 2020
#Asbestos & #Silica – 6th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team visited the Dandenong campus of Chisholm TAFE – apprentice Carpenters – 21 x 1st year and pre -apprentices listened to an asbestos & silica awareness session – they were a switched on bunch who asked lots of questions around all things asbestos & silica –…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Gippsland TAFE Painting & Deco 2020
#Asbestos & Silica – 4th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team had a visit from the Newborough campus – Painting & Deccrating Dept of TAFE Gippsland – 15 apprentices came for an asbestos & silica awareness session – great questions and terrific conversation around all things asbestos & silica – thank you to Davin for organising…
Read MoreThe woman who saved 25 lives – story donated by the Australian Women’s Weekly 2020
The woman who saved 25 lives – This story was donated to us by the Australian Women’s Weekly with photos – thank you for sharing this wonderful story for our members – Thank you Gary Nunn for compiling this wonderful story Originally published in the January 2020 edition of The Australian Women’s Weekly. Page 68…
Read MoreAsbestos Safety After Bushfires 2020
Wednesday, 08 January 2020 Asbestos is a potential hazard when returning to bushfire affected properties. Do not enter sites that have been affected by fire unless you have been advised by authorities it is safe to do so. State and territories have issued advice and these links are provided below for your information. At the…
Read MoreChisholm Tafe Dandenong Plumbers 3rd Dec 2019
3rd Dec-ACV/GARDS girls were at Chisholm TAFE Dandenong campus today talking with some switched on apprentice plumbers about asbestos and where you might come across it in your work place and home environment – we also discussed imports and shared stories of work experiences about asbestos – great questions & conversation – you were all…
Read MoreChisholm Tafe Berwick Plumbers 2nd Dec 2019
2nd Dec – the ACV/GARDS team attended Chisholm TAFE Berwick campus and delivered an asbestos awareness session to some bright apprentice plumbers who are now much more asbestos aware – great questions and enthusiastic participation – thank you guys for getting right into all the issues – we wish you all the best in your…
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