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Rise in mechanics making claims for asbestos-related illnesses 2018
An increasing number of former mechanics are among the growing toll of Victorians seeking help for asbestos-Ârelated illnesses. Law firm Slater and Gordon said there had been a distinct spike in the number of the car repairers who were exposed to asbestos decades ago. Senior asbestos lawyer Tracy Madden said that over the past two…
Read MoreAsbestos in Children’s Baking Set – America 2018
The asbestos issues just seems an endless list of children’s toys that contain asbestos – take a good look at the picture – see for yourself – alarming – will be keeping a look out for it in Australia.
Read MoreAsbestos Found in Claire’s Makeup in America 2018
Claire’s, a fashion accessory retail chain marketed to young girls and preteens, is reportedly filing for bankruptcy as a second round of lab tests found deadly asbestos fibers in the store’s cosmetics products. According to Bloomberg News in America. A consumer and public interest research group, released a report revealing three Claire’s makeup products tested…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day Event 2018
International Women’s Day 8/3/2018 – The ACV/GARDS girls – Dorothy and Vicki attended a wonderful lunch/get together at Silks Restaurant in Moe. The International Women’s Group Latrobe Valley hosted the event and it was well attended. We met many ladies we already knew and made new friendships as well. It was good see a handful…
Read MoreMessage from the Asbestos Summit Canberra
This a really important message we want to send to our friends – This message came out of the Asbestos Summit we attended in Canberra in Nov 2017 – Please watch it – it is an important message for all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiuzVKNamI&feature=share
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure Risks Lurk in Australian Hospitals 2018
An article written in the asbestos.com site – Feb 27th 2018 – by Lorraine Kember – talks about hospitals in Australia and says they are not as safe as they appear. Please read below and click on the link to read the rest of the article. Hospitals in Australia rank among the best in the…
Read MoreMission for Demolition of Morwell Power Station
We would be pleased if you would write to the Planning Minister Hon. Richard Wynne and the Premier of Victoria to ask that they intervene in the proposed Heritage listing of Morwell Power Station. Below is a link to a proforma letter that you can use or alter into your own words to express your…
Read MoreAsbestos Related Disease facts and figures Australia 2018
Dr Tim Driscoll – University of Sydney – School of Public Health spoke at the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Summit in Nov 2017. It was enlightening to hear Tim give the statistics on asbestos related disease. The shocking truth of how many good Australians are dying of a preventable disease. Mesothelioma accounts for over…
Read MoreDiary Dates for November Events 2017
Asbestos Awareness Morning Tea 2017 Date: Wednesday 22nd November 2017 Time: 10am Venue: ACV/GARDS office – 41 Monash Road Newborough Entry fee – Gold coin Donation. On the menu: Scones, Jam and Cream + tea and coffee sponsored by:Slater+Gordon Lawyers Specialists that will be attending on the day to talk to the general public with…
Read MoreLatest ‘Asbestos News’ Oct 2017 Out Now
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…
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