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Gippsland TAFE Newborough Campus Apprentice Painting & Decorating March 2021

March 9, 2021 By Vicki Hamilton

3rd March 2021 We were delighted to attend in person at TAFE Gippsland – Newborough campus to give a session to 35 apprentice Painter and Decorators on asbestos and silica awareness. The group were very enthusiastic and asked many questions – it was great to have so much interaction through out the session – of course social distancing was adhered to in the auditorium but it was good to be able to be there in person and delivery our info bags and show samples – thank you to Davin for arranging it – ACV/GARDS will be going back in a few months all being well and no COVID lock downs to deliver the session to other trades. We now have moreapprentices asbestos and silica aware 👍😎

Filed Under: Asbestos, Days out and about, Education, silica, Silicosis

Asbestos Support Group Network of Australia

August 11, 2019 By Vicki Hamilton

8th August saw the ACV/GARDS girls Vicki and Tanya attend the Asbestos Support Group Network of Australia catch up in Sydney at the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency offices – the network catch up was well attended and much was discussed about forward Strategic planning and issues that confront the support groups in all their forms. It was a very informative get together and we all enjoyed catching up for a face to face. The groups are planning to catch up again at the next Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency forum in WA Perth in November – this is always a great forum as it brings everyone in the asbestos arena together and much information sharing takes place. We would like to thank ASEA for sponsoring the groups to come together at the Network catch up it was most appreciated by us all. Pictured here are the groups together with the CEO Justine Ross and Executive Shane McArdle from ASEA & Liam O’Brien from the ACTU – along with a marvelous sunset over Sydney – taken from our plane – picture perfect.

Filed Under: Days out and about, General information, Interesting News item

ACV/GARDS on the move.. Erica Cafe 1914

June 26, 2019 By Vicki Hamilton

26th June – saw 18 of the ACV/GARDS members enjoy a lunch out at Erica Cafe 1914 – the day was enjoyed by all – these are some of the members outside the Cafe. We want to mention all those who were there on the day 
Jean & Dennis Day, Moira & Davie Duncan, Lorraine & Joe Biro, Cyril & Enid Hibbert, Maree Phillips, Clynn Lord, Marion Taylor, Rhonda Dunn, Marie Smith, Dorothy Roberts, Tanya Fairbairn, Ethan Fairbairn, Glenda Rowley, Vicki Hamilton – Great day had by all and the food was yummy – the weather was kind to us and the company was fantastic. Thanks to the Cafe 1914 for making our outing a great success

Filed Under: Days out and about, General information, Support Group Meetings

Asbestos Cell Inspection Engie Hazelwood Power Station 30th May

June 2, 2019 By Vicki Hamilton

30th May 2019 the ACV/GARDS crew were at Engie Hazelwood Power station site to inspect the asbestos cell that has been prepared for the disposal of all asbestos from Hazelwood Power Station – thanks to Thomas McDowall, Shane Cane & Lynne Smith for showing us the cell & explaining the preparation & sealing procedures that will take place and discussing the long term management for the disposal site. Will wait to discuss demolition procedures for the power station in length very soon. 👍

Filed Under: Days out and about, General information, Interesting News item

AGL Loy Yang Tour Monash Uni Students 2019

May 1, 2019 By Vicki Hamilton

1.5.2019 two of our 1st year Medical students  doing community placement with us from Monash University Gippsland & our member Tanya Fairbairn were treated to a tour of AGL Loy Yang Power Station & mine – it certainly was a memorable tour of a working power station – thank you so much to Owen & Russell for the tours of the mine and Power Station it was so interesting and such a massive place to tour. We would also like to thank very much Loy Yang management (Leonie especially) for arranging it and being so obliging – it is something none us will ever forget.

Filed Under: Days out and about, Education, General information, Interesting News item

ACV/GARDS on the move.. Gippsland Heritage Park Day Out & About

November 1, 2018 By Vicki Hamilton

30th October – the ACV/GARDS support group members had a wonderful day out at the Gippsland Folk Museum – Heritage Park in Moe. They had a tour of the park with a very lovely tour guide who arranged for a ride around the park in a vintage car, a silent movie with Charlie Chaplan in their movie theatre and a wonderful two course lunch in the restaurant – there was lots of laughter and much to talk about among friends. The weather was fantastic to top the day off. Pictured below are the group having a wonderful time.

Filed Under: Days out and about, General information, Interesting News item

Lunch at Darnum for Support Group

July 22, 2018 By Vicki Hamilton

At the end of June our support group members had a day out and lunched together at the Darnum pub. We then were kindly invited back to one our members houses, Jenny, in Warragul for afternoon tea, where she had prepared for us scones jam and cream. It was a wonderful day for our members who enjoyed themselves immensely – thank you to all those who came and made the day a great success.

Filed Under: Days out and about, Event, General information

Latest ‘Asbestos News’ Oct 2017 Out Now

October 20, 2017 By Vicki Hamilton

Please take the time to have a look and read of our latest ‘Asbestos News’ October 2017 newsletter. We hope that you will find something of interest within its pages. There are lots of issues happening in our community and further a field, have a read and see if you find something you didn’t know was happening. Enjoy

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0tzqndx711e4og7/GARDSNewsletterOctober2017.pdf?dl=0

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Filed Under: Asbestos Awareness Day, Days out and about, Education, Event, General information, In rememberance, Interesting News item, Support Group Meetings

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