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AC-GARDS EventsEvents

These events are open to the community and we invite you to join us.

Please note all events are cancelled until further notice due to COVID-19.

International Workers Memorial Day Service

Friday 26th April 2019

A special day is held across the world each year to remember those lost to asbestos. This Day is recognised in over 180 countries around the world.

The day includes:

  • Speakers of interest
  • Singer/musician
  • Bagpiper
  • Ecumenical Service with segment for the laying of wreaths in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their work
  • Free community BBQ at the conclusion of the event

Venue is the Centenary Rose Garden, Commercial Road, Morwell and we start at 11.00am.

For further information and full details please check this page closer to the date, or contact us.

 

Asbestos Awareness Day

Friday 29th November 2019 – Centenary Rose Garden, Commercial Road Morwell

On the last Friday in November we hold Asbestos Awareness Day to remember and celebrate loved ones.

Full details available closer to the date.

For further information please or contact us.

 

Asbestos Awareness Morning tea

14th November 2018 – 41 Monash Road Newborough

Our morning tea is held during Asbestos Awareness Week and this year is sponsored by Slater+Gordon Lawyers. The morning tea provides the opportuntity to enjoy a delicious morning tea of scones (homemade of course), jam and cream – tea and coffee, and there will be experts on hand to answer questions from the community including:

  • OHS&E environmental firm
  • Latrobe City Environmental Health unit
  • Sustainability Education Officer at Latrobe City Council

There will be a physical display of items containing asbestos both past and present.

Cost: gold coin donation on entry
Date: Wednesday 14th November from 10am to noon
Venue: our office 41 Monash Road Newborough.

Please join us for a most informative morning where all your questions about the asbestos issues can be talked about with professionals in their field of knowledge

To find out more please contact us.

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Asbestos Council of Victoria /GARDS gratefully acknowledge our major sponsors and other supporters.

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MAJOR SPONSORS

• WorkSafe Victoria

SUPPORTERS

• Mairin OHS&E Consulting
• Slater + Gordon Lawyers
• Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
• Gordon Legal
• Latrobe Valley Funeral Services

• Gippsland Trades & Labour Council
• CFMEU Victoria

• Latrobe City Council
• Latrobe Plumbing and Asbestos Specialists
• Asbestos Audits Queensland

CONTACT US

Office location:
211 Lloyd Street
Moe, Victoria
Australia 3825

Postal address:
ACV/GARDS
PO Box 111
Moe, Victoria
Australia 3825

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