Vicki Hamilton, Author at GARDS

Free Webinar – Think Twice About Asbestos – Sign up Here

October 21, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

Asbestos Awareness Week is fast approaching and the Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Inc. for the first time will be hosting their awareness event as a webinar, mindful of responsible social distancing while the pandemic is still with us. We have a great line up of speakers this year and we hope you will log on and join us!

To receive our invitation please follow the link below and register your details. An invitation and link will then be forwarded to the email you provide closer to the event date.

https://gards.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a4518da7245a365f83222dff3&id=4717bf0b16

Silica Assessment Same Day Results – Alfred Hospital Respiratory Clinic

September 21, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

September 2021 – Clinical assessment with same day results – for workers who have been exposed to silica dust. For the first time workers will be able to attend the Alfred Respiratory clinic and undergo a full health assessment in one day – for more info on all of this please go to the web links listed

Criteria for referral to the Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic

Criteria for WorkSafe referring a worker from the stonemason industry to the Alfred Occupation Respiratory Clinic (AORC) for the first time for screening appointment – see link

https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/criteria-referral-alfred-occupational-respiratory-clinic

https://comms.worksafe.vic.gov.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz60f0e856a6bb7917/?fbclid=IwAR0v3oUVuSADH3jiq0L1WO8Tw5QqFSMTvWe0x4ygCrcm8VDAsmQ7C0MQLJE

Watch the Breathtaking Renovations Ad

September 20, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

This is our new ad developed at the Latrobe Valley Asbestos Task Force – which ACV/GARDS is a member
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New treatment for Aussies living with asbestos-related cancer

June 23, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

23rd June 2021 the Federal Government announced that a new immunotherapy drug has been added to the PBS – what wonderful news for mesothelioma sufferers – a new edition in the tool kit to fight mesothelioma. Please see link below for all the info on this terrific news

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Chisholm TAFE VET Apprentices Asbestos & Silica Awareness Sessions May 2021

May 15, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

#asbestos #silica 12th May saw ACV/GARDS conducting an asbestos and silica awareness session to 140 Frankston Chisholm TAFE VET apprentices – 70 students in the morning and 70 students in the afternoon – there were some terrific questions by the VET students and much information was shared between the students and ourselves and their trade teachers – we wish all of them all the best in their chosen trade into the future and they are now much more asbestos and silica aware – pictured here in these photos are some of those VET students

Mr Fluffy campaigner James Wallner has passed away

May 8, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

8th May 2021 – It is with a heavy heart that we farewell James Wallner who passed away last night – he was a fighter and took this issue to the line. May James RIP knowing that he has helped others who may come into the future from this disaster to help them and their families – a truly inspirational person. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-08/asbestos-campaigner-james-wallner-dies-aged-54/100126042

James Wallner Successful Compensation Fund for Mr Fluffy Victims

May 7, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

This week 6th May 2021 we got the good news that James Wallner, mesothelioma sufferer, who contracted his disease as a child living in a Mr Fluffy house had been successful in getting a compensation fund set up for Mr Fluffy victims. This was the communique from the Government to announce the compensation fund this week

SUPPORT FOR CANBERRANS WITH ASBESTOS RELATED ILLNESS

The Australian Government recognises the suffering of Canberrans who have developed an asbestos related illness after living in a Mr Fluffy home.

The Government will contribute up to $8 million towards the establishment an Australian Capital Territory Asbestos Disease Assistance Scheme, to provide support for these Canberrans.

Minister Hunt and Senator Seselja voiced their appreciation for the tireless advocacy by Canberran Mr James Wallner, his family and friends, on behalf of those suffering illness after living in a Mr Fluffy home.

“The Commonwealth’s contribution of up to $8 million will help establish the Scheme, providing support to Canberrans who have been impacted by debilitating and deadly asbestos related illness,” Minister Hunt said.

“I have been deeply moved by the suffering of those who have developed mesothelioma and other asbestos related illnesses, through the simple act of living in their home,” Minister Hunt concluded.

“As a Canberran, I have worked closely with my colleagues in government on this issue, and I am proud to announce the Commonwealth’s funding to establish the Scheme. It’s the right thing to do,” Senator Seselja said.

“I have heard the heartbreaking stories of Canberrans who have suffered greatly as a result of living in a Mr Fluffy home. I hope that in some small way this Scheme can ease the burden they and their loved ones face,” Senator Seselja concluded.

Following the proposal from the ACT Government, the Commonwealth has worked in close cooperation with Chief Minister Barr and his officials on preparations to establish the scheme. The ACT Government will administer the Scheme and announce eligibility details and parameters of the Scheme as they are finalised.

What wonderful news for James and a campaign well worth fighting for – to all who helped James it was a great outcome and you should all be congratulated on the achievement – Pic of James below with BF

Asbestos & Silica Awareness Geelong TAFE Apprentice Painting & Deco March 2021

March 22, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

#asbestos #asbestosawareness #Silica #silicaawareness – Today 22nd March ACV/GARDS did a virtual presentation to TAFE apprentice Painter & Decorators at The Gordon, Geelong campus. It was really great to catch up with their teacher Paul Webb and really good to be able to get to more apprentices and make them asbestos & silica aware – We hope they got a lot out of the session and they can take this info forward into the future in their chosen profession. They now know what are trusted sites to empower them to make the right decisions in their jobs. We wish them the very best for the future 🤞