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National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) Public Lecture for 2024
The 2024 NCARD Annual Scientific Meeting was held on September 18th and 19th at the Harry Perkins Building in QEII Medical Centre. The event included a Public Lecture on the opening day. The Public Lecture by The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases is available to watch online. Watch the public lecture here >Â
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Event Gippsland November 29th 2024
The event will take place at Gippsland Heritage Park, Lloyd Street Moe Friday 29th November Time 11am Speakers of interest in silica and asbestos will be present to share info and their thoughts and experiences Ecumenical service conducted by Rev’d Gradwell Federicks from the Traralgon Anglican Church he will conduct this for those present with…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Event Melbourne 19th November 2024
The event will take place at the City of Melbourne Bowls Club in the Flag Staff Gardens – date: Tuesday 19th November Time 11am There will be morning tea available at approx. 10.30am and following the event there will be a light lunch served Speakers of interest in silica and asbestos will be present to…
Read MoreNational Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases – NCARD Public Lecture
Announcing a Public Lecture by NCARD on Asbestos: New Frontiers In Management, Science ,and Care. You will hear from experts about hazard management, machine learning in mesothelioma research, and the latest advances in the understanding of asbestos-related disease. This is a chance to hear the latest news, ask questions and network with researchers and people…
Read MoreCharity Fundraiser event with Elvis Impersonator Damian Mullin
Saturday 1st June saw ACV/GARDS enjoy a very special fundraiser which was organised for us by our very own member Marlene Cameron. Damian Mullin – Elvis Impersonator, was brilliant in front of a crowd of 170+. We all had a great night full of fun, laughter and entertainment . Thank you Marlene and friends for…
Read More20 Year Total Ban In Australia 2023 – But.. the danger is far from over
On Thursday 7th of Dec 2023 the network of asbestos support groups, Unions, ACTU, ASEA staff & council and many more were invited to Parliament House for the 20th Anniversary of the Asbestos Ban in Australia – we were all invited to be in the gallery to hear the statement in the House of Representatives…
Read MoreAsbestos Awareness Week – Gippsland 24th November 2023
Snaps from Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Inc‘s Gippsland Asbestos Awareness Memorial Event Day Friday 24 November 2023. Held at Gippsland Heritage Park The speakers were out of this world and so was the BBQ lunch by Lions Club of Moe Inc! Thank you to all those unseen helpers behind the scenes. And thank you to…
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Asbestos Awareness Day Event 2023 – Gippsland
In Memory of Neil 30 year Anniversary – Half Marathon Run
Anthony and Jenna will be running a half marathon on October 15 2023 in loving memory of their dad, Neil, who passed away from mesothelioma. This year, we remember our father Neil, who, 30 years ago, lost his life to mesothelioma, an asbestos-related disease. Neil was a loving father, husband, and friend to many. In…
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