Diary Dates for November Events 2017

By Vicki Hamilton | November 15, 2017 | Comments Off on Diary 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…

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Latest ‘Asbestos News’ Oct 2017 Out Now

By Vicki Hamilton | October 20, 2017 | Comments Off on Latest ‘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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Vale Lou Williams

By Vicki Hamilton | April 18, 2017 | Comments Off on Vale Lou Williams

We at ACV/GARDS were sadden by the news of Lou’s Williams passing on the 18/4/2017. She was a beautiful lady with a big heart who fought for mesothelioma sufferers everywhere. Our sincere condolences to Keith and Family. She will be sadly missed by us all. Rest in Peace dear friend you have done a magnificent…

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Memorable Workers Memorial Day Event 2016

By Vicki Hamilton | April 29, 2016 | Comments Off on Memorable Workers Memorial Day Event 2016

    28th April, 2016 saw the Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS and Gippsland Trades and Labour Council “International Workers Memorial Day” event take place in the Centenary Rose Garden, Morwell. The day was perfect and the speakers were inspirational. We were so lucky to have 3 wonderful speakers who enlightened the crowd to what it…

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International Workers Memorial Day 2016

By Vicki Hamilton | April 27, 2016 | Comments Off on International Workers Memorial Day 2016

Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS – Gippsland Trades and Labour Council Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony To honour those who have lost their lives through workplace accidents and illness Thursday 28th April 2016 11.00am Centenary Rose Garden, Commercial Road Morwell Guest Speakers Include: Benjamin McWilliam – Acting Senior Sergeant Victoria Police Allan Buhagiar – Workplace accident representative…

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Celebrating the life of Vale John Parker

By Vicki Hamilton | January 15, 2016 | Comments Off on Celebrating the life of Vale John Parker

11/1/1949 – 28/11/2015 – On the 28th of November the world lost a truly amazing man. Here are some excerpts from the eulogy Vicki gave at his celebration of his life on the 9th December. I and the ACV/GARDS organisation feel very honoured and privileged to have worked alongside him – I personally became very…

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