Jarni’s story on instagram by the ABC

In Australia, Jarni was one of the youngest diagnosed with incurable mesothelioma at just 16, an illness that caught her and her family by surprise. Now 18, Marni and her mother Jessie are advocating for quicker removal of asbestos from buildings across the country, especially with materials in one-third of homes now deteriorating due to age and extreme weather events. The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Council warns that these aging materials increase health risks. Click the link to watch the full story and learn more.