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A chat with our Monash University 1st Med Student
#asbestos #support #silica – 20th of May saw one of our Monash Uni 1st year med students Elbetel who came and worked with us in her community placement – she spent a period of 36 hours to understand the work we do at ACV/GARDS and meet many professionals while she was with us – we…
Read MoreNew Signage at ACV/GARDS office
4th May ACV/GARDS has erected new signage at the office along our front fence with warnings about asbestos and silica on them – this was made possible by a Community grant through Latrobe City – these five signs will hopefully alert the public to the dangers of asbestos and silica and keep it in the…
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 MoreAsbestos Awareness Day Event Gippsland Nov 29th 2024
#asbestoswareness #silica #events #acvgards – 29th November saw our org conduct its Asbestos and Silica Awareness event in Gippsland Heritage Park Moe – there were many who gathered from around Gippsland to come and listen to our inspirational speakers who all added the knowledge sharing and support of those who are suffering and lost someone…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Day Event Metro Melbourne 19th Nov 2024
#asbestos #silica #AsbestosAwareness – on 19th November at the City of Melbourne Bowls Club at the Flag Staff Gardens – #acvgards conducted its first of two events for Asbestos & Silica Awareness day events – our speakers were inspirational/emotional and informative – the Choir of Hard knocks were truly wonderful and added so much to…
Read MoreSupport 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…
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 MoreChisholm TAFE Frankston Carpenters 12th April
12.4.2019 attended Chisholm TAFE Frankston Campus to conduct asbestos awareness sessions to apprentice carpenters 50+ apprentices now more asbestos aware -cutting questions-great interaction which saw us hammer through the issues – thanks to all – great day – thanks to the trade teachers for making us welcome 😎👍
Read MoreChisholm TAFE Frankston Asbestos Aware 2018
12.10.2018 ACV/GARDS at Chisholm Frankston campus delivering Asbestos Awareness to another bunch of apprentice plumbers – great questions from the class & thanks for being super enthusiastic to learn more about asbestos – our last group from Chisholm TAFE for the year – all the best for the future in your chosen trade
Read MoreChisholm TAFE Berwick Apprentice Plumbers Asbestos Aware 2018
Today the 11th September the ACV/GARDS girls traveled to Chisholm TAFE Berwick to deliver the first of 4 asbestos awareness sessions to apprentice plumbers. We had 40+ very engaged apprentices who asked many and varied questions. It was a real privilege to have the chance to chat with these apprentices and to try and make…
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