The new ‘Donation Dollar’

A small coin, made to make a difference. ACV/GARDS is excited to hear the news of Donation Dollar. Donation Dollar is an official coin, which can be spent like any other $1 coin, but is designed catch our eye amongst the change we use every day and remind us to give. Even a small act…

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COVID-19 Our Heroes in the Pandemic 2020

This is our employee, Maitea, who conducts our support group  in Melbourne – the support group is shut down for the rest of this year due to COVID-19 but, Maitea is still very busy as she is a registered nurse and working in a COVID ward in Frankston. She is our hero and we are…

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Hazelwood Demolition information May 2020

Please see the updated pdf news on the demolition of the Hazelwood Power Station including Chimney demolition, Demolition timeframe, Environmental Considerations and Exclusion Zones.         

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Support Groups and Events Cancelled – COVID-19

Please note – As of 17th March 2020 all our events and support groups – Gippsland & Metro meetings are cancelled at this present time for our members and public safety due to COVID-19 – we will notify you by this medium when our support groups and events recommence. If you wish to contact us…

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Asbestos & Silica Awareness Chisholm TAFE Frankston Carpenters 2020

#Asbestos & Silica – 12th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team visited the Frankston campus of Chisholm TAFE – apprentice Carpenters – 20 new apprentices who listened to an asbestos & silica awareness session – they were a switched on bunch who asked lots of questions around all things asbestos & silica – the feed…

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Asbestos Awareness Orana Seniors Club 2020

The 5th March ACV/GARDS conducted a presentation to the Orana Senior Citizens Club – 30 senior citizens listened to a very informative talk on asbestos from the past – present and future perspective. Those that attended enjoyed the videos shown and samples that they could view. Many questions were asked and a few of the…

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Asbestos & Silica Awareness Chisholm TAFE Dandenong Carpenters 2020

#Asbestos & #Silica – 6th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team visited the Dandenong campus of Chisholm TAFE – apprentice Carpenters – 21 x 1st year and pre -apprentices listened to an asbestos & silica awareness session – they were a switched on bunch who asked lots of questions around all things asbestos & silica –…

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Asbestos & Silica Awareness Gippsland TAFE Painting & Deco 2020

#Asbestos & Silica – 4th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team had a visit from the Newborough campus – Painting & Deccrating Dept of TAFE Gippsland – 15 apprentices came for an asbestos & silica awareness session – great questions and terrific conversation around all things asbestos & silica – thank you to Davin for organising…

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Bushfire Recovery – Asbestos Safety Guide

Managing Asbestos Risks during Bushfire Recovery – Information Sheet Assess Control Assure acknowledges the challenges Australians have faced as a result of bushfires over the past few months, and extend their deepest sympathies to everyone impacted. With many people returning to effected communities to assess damage and many important priorities taking shape, the risk asbestos…

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