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More Coloured Sand Products Recalled RE: Asbestos Concerns Nov 2025
More decorative coloured sand has been recalled over concerns about asbestos contamination. Kmart and Target have now issued a new product safety recall for four additional products — 14-piece Sand Castle Building Set, as well as blue, green and pink Magic Sand. Earlier this week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a national recall…
Read MoreNational Centre for Asbestos Related Disease NCARD – Public Lecture
#asbestos #research New Approaches to Asbestos-Related Disease: Science, Care and Community Join The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) at this engaging seminar featuring asbestos-related diseases experts, including community health communication experts, clinicians, and researchers. You will hear about culturally appropriate health communication for First Nations communities, advances in mesothelioma treatment and clinical trials,…
Read MoreMelbourne Build Expo 22nd – 23rd Oct 2025
Event Overview Victoria’s largest construction & design show features: 10,000+ attendees, 300+ speakers across 12 summits, 175+ exhibitors, 20+ exclusive networking parties, Government Hub, Architect’s Hub, live music, entertainment, DJs, celebrity guests and more! Tickets – Melbourne Build Expo 2025
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness The Gordon TAFE Geelong Eastern Campus Sept 2025
#asbestos #asbestosawareness #silica #TAFE – Tuesday 9th Sept saw the ACV/GARDS crew at the Gordon TAFE Geelong Eastern campus – Great to catch up with the TAFE teachers from the various trades and to talk to 50+ apprentices and make them asbestos and silica aware – some really good questions and lots of enthusiasm from…
Read MoreOpening of the new CFMEU Training Facility in Morwell
#CFMEU #training #opening today 3rd of September ACV/GARDS attended the opening of the new CFMEU training facility in Morwell. Great facility and a wonderful initiative gathering in future tradies and giving them extra training in their chosen professions – Pictured here are Earl Setches PPTEU Secretary, GTLC Janine Duncan, Steph Morgan Councillor with Latrobe City,…
Read MoreCalling all Australian DIY renovators!
Calling all Australian DIY renovators! Have you been exposed to asbestos during a renovation project? Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast are conducting an important study to understand the psychosocial impacts of asbestos exposure on DIY renovators. Your story can help inform better support services and public policy. We’re looking for adults (18+)…
Read MoreAustralian Clinical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma Coming in 2026
#asbestos #mesothelioma #project – On Friday 22nd of August, I and a team of Professionals were welcomed by ADDRI to the specialist group of mesothelioma experts that ADDRI have gathered to continue work on a vital project – the development of the new Australian Clinical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma. With…
Read MoreNew novel out – Where the Dust Settles by Duncan Ewing Graham
A novel A gripping battle for justice – and life – against Big Asbestos By Duncan Ewing Graham “An important book – in my judgment, a very important book – that deserves to be read and studied widely.” “It is a morality tale, Dickensian in its scope. But it is also a terrific, entertaining read.…
Read MoreYou Are Invited to Our Asbestos & Silica Awareness Afternoon Tea May 21st 2025
Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Inc. is inviting the general public to our Asbestos & Silica Awareness Afternoon Tea on May 21st at our office 211 Lloyd Street Moe – Victoria from 1pm onwards – hope you can join us we will have invited guests who know about silica and asbestos – there will be samples…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Gippsland TAFE Newborough Campus Carpentry March 2025
#asbestos #silicdust #awareness – On Wednesday 19th March ACV/GARDS reps attended TAFE Gippsland Newborough campus and spoke to 20+ carpentry apprentices about asbestos and silica – we were lucky to have Joanna Mcneill Silicosis advocate with us – the session saw the apprentices asking many questions and teachers joining in. It was great to have…
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