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Victorian State Government Becomes Major Sponsor of Asbestos Council of Victoria / GARDS
We are excited to announce the Victorian State Government as the new major sponsor for the Asbestos Council of Victoria / GARDS. This four-year sponsorship will enable us to significantly enhance our mission of raising awareness about asbestos and silica-related diseases and providing essential support to those affected. The support from the Victorian State…
Read MoreJarni’s story on instagram by the ABC
In Australia, Jarni was one of the youngest diagnosed with incurable mesothelioma at just 16, an illness that caught her and her family by surprise. Now 18, Marni and her mother Jessie are advocating for quicker removal of asbestos from buildings across the country, especially with materials in one-third of homes now deteriorating due to…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Session to TAFE Newborough Campus Oct 2024
#asbestos #silica #tafegippsland – 23rd Oct #ACVGARDS conducted an asbestos and silica awareness session to TAFE Newborough campus where some 30 young apprentices from varying trades attended the tute – we were lucky enough to have with us #JoannaMcNeill who came and spoke to the room about silica and Joanna’s journey and Matt Erbs from…
Read MoreMonash University Community Placement-1st Year Medical Students
#asbestos #silica #monashuniversity #acvgards #education – 9th Oct 2024 saw our final set of 1st year medical students for the year finish their community placement with us here at ACV/GARDS – they finished a 38 hour placement over a few months – we had a terrific last day with a session on line with Maurice…
Read MoreMonash University School of Rural Health Asbestos & Silica Awareness
#asbestos #silica #monashuniversity – Monday 7th Oct saw the #acvgards team delivering an asbestos and silica awareness session to 100 1st year medical students – it was great to have #joannamcneill with us & Prof Jane Bourke Head, Respiratory Pharmacology Lab Monash University to talk all things asbestos and silica – the health, the science,…
Read MoreNational 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 MoreNow available – Asbestos Product Guide
We are excited to share this comprehensive and practical guide, recently released by the Asbestos & Silica Safety Eradication Agency. It is designed to be a valuable resource that you can refer to for years to come. This guide provides extensive information about asbestos, from its historical use to where it may still be present…
Read MoreACV/GARDS Reps Meet with Professor Dean Fennell UK & Other Aussie Respiratory Leaders in Melbourne
Monday 19th August business dinner in Melbourne with some really good company talking about all things asbestos and silica – we met Prof Dean A. Fennell FMedSci from the UK. This invaluable opportunity was made possible by the recently launched Commonwealth Mesothelioma Research Network (CMRN) – a partnership between ADDRI and Mesothelioma UK, supported by…
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 MoreDust Diseases Diaries Vicki Hamilton OAM Pod Cast
The latest episode of Dust Disease Diaries is out now! In this episode, James O’Loghlin sits down with Vicki Hamilton OAM, the CEO/Secretary of the Asbestos Council of Victoria and Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases Support (GARDS). With over 20 years’ experience of dedicated service, Vicki has been a beacon of support for those suffering from…
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