In rememberance
Asbestos and Silica Awareness Day Event Radisson on Flagstaff Melb 2025
#asbestos #silica #event – On Wednesday 12th of November ACV/GARDS held its annual event for Asbestos and Silica Awareness day at the #Radisson on Flagstaff gardens – 70+ people joined us for the event – there were eight speakers coming from all different areas of asbestos and silica informing those present of their part they…
Read MoreFundraising for New Memorial Sculpture to honour lives lost to Asbestos
The Latrobe Valley has been profoundly affected by asbestos-related illnesses for decades. Thousands of people have lost their lives due to exposure at local power stations, and the impact has extended beyond workers to families and the wider community. Now, the ACV/GARDS Memorial Sculpture project is bringing a lasting tribute to those affected. Designed to…
Read MoreInternational Workers Memorial Day 2025
#internationalworkersmemorialday the Gippsland Trades & Labour Council Inc conducted a memorial service Monday 28th April in the Rose Garden, Morwell Victoria – Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Inc attended the ceremony and placed flowers for all those who have suffered a workplace illness or death.
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 Event Held at City of Melb Bowling Club 2019
26/11 – The inaugural asbestos awareness day event was held in the City of Melbourne Bowling Club, Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne. The event highlighted asbestos issues from all sides of the asbestos story. “Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think” was the tag line of the day. Speakers were, Maitea Lovric, Halil Ahmet, Dr Gerry…
Read MoreInternational Workers Memorial Day 2019
On the 26th April 2019 ACV/GARDS and GTLC conducted their International Workers Memorial Day event in the Centenary Rose Garden Morwell Victoria, Australia – Workers Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for workers who have been killed and injured on the job. It is observed around the world by surviving family members, friends, co-workers,…
Read MoreVale Terry Miller OAM Asbestos Victims Assoc
31/5/2018 – It is with deep regret that we say goodbye to one of the good guys – Terry Miller OAM former President of the Asbestos Victims Association of SA passed away surrounded by his family. Terry had severe Asbestosis that he contracted working at the James Hardie pipe factory in Elizabeth West South Australia…
Read MoreVale to Jock McCulloch
We were sad to be advised of Jock’s passing earlier this year, but feel very privileged to have known Jock and been able to spend time with him. Jock visited us here in Gippsland in 2005 to hear our stories on asbestos and how it affected our community and the workers who were exposed to…
Read MoreInvitation to Our International Workers Memorial Day Event 2018
Please see event posted here – ACV/GARDS & GTLC invite you to our International Workers Day event in the Centenary Rose Garden – Commercial Road, Morwell All are welcome to attend – please see advert for all details.
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