The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) was established in July 2013 to provide a national focus on asbestos issues. It worked with state and territory governments to produce a National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness to ensure that right around Australia, people can work together to reduce the risks posed by asbestos. The aim of the plan is to work towards the ultimate elimination of asbestos-related disease.
he Asbestos Victims Memorial Service will be held at 10.30 am to 11.30 am on Friday 30 November 2018 at Pitman Park, Salisbury.
The Asbestos Victims Association invites you and your family and friends to attend the Memorial Service to remember or reflect on the needless loss suffered by many because of asbestos.
Two new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed every day in Australia, with one of the poorest survival rates of any cancer.
Over 700 Australians were diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2017—equating to 2 cases diagnosed per day—according to the latest data released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Are you asbestos aware? November is Asbestos Awareness Month – a national campaign to make people aware of the dangers of asbestos and inform them how to avoid exposure as well as safe management of asbestos in both residential and commercial properties.
We have had a busy three days in the Jubilee Pavilion for the Home Show.There were many conversations about how to identify and handle asbestos as well as questions about health issues.
The Riverland Field Days are held at the Barmera Showgrounds in September every year. It is always a successful show for AVA with plenty of people stopping to ask questions about asbestos – how to identify it, how best to deal with it, where to find a professional removalist. There are always health questions too, from people who think they may have been exposed.
AVA volunteers were delighted to welcome The Hon Rob Lucas MLC, State Treasurer, to the office today. Mr Lucas was interested to hear about the activities of AVA volunteers and our interaction with different government departments. We at AVA are very appreciative of his support and interest.
AVA volunteers Lesley & Maxine had a chat with Peter Goers on the evening show tonight. Thanks for the opportunity, Peter – we are always happy to talk about asbestos awareness.
Doug Henderson had a long and distinguished career in pathology, with a particular interest in the diagnosis and causation of asbestos related disease.
AVA volunteers presented an information session to U3A members at Tea Tree Gully.Topics included the safe management of asbestos, health information and Australia’s plan and current legislation to work towards Australia becoming asbestos free.
STOP THE PRESS
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Asbestos-related diseases & Mesothelioma Biology Research (AMBR) project
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AVA Memorial Ceremony 2024 (Salisbury)