As we look back over this challenging year, we can at least be grateful that our Memorial Ceremony was able to go ahead in November and that the sun shone on everyone present.
AVA was invited to speak on PBA FM 89.7 about the impact of asbestos and to promote the Memorial Ceremony to be held at Pitman Park on 26 November 2021 from 10.30 am to 11.30 am.
As part of Asbestos Awareness Week 2021, SafeWork SA and the Asbestos Coalition of South Australia will present this interactive forum
The Asbestos Victims Association of South Australia (AVA SA) today welcomes the decision of the High Court to reject an application by James Hardie for special leave to appeal in the precedent setting case Werfel v Amaca Pty Limited.
Today’s decision finally ends extended litigation by Northern suburbs man and AVA SA member Mathew Werfel, in what has been a titanic David and Goliath battle for compensation.
We were delighted to welcome Senator Rex Patrick to the AVA office in April. He was keen to know more about our activities and learn how...
Asbestos Victims Association (AVA) will be in attendance at this year’s Master Builders SA Home Show, which will be from the 30th of April to the 2nd of May at the Adelaide Showgrounds.
Research into the treatment of mesothelioma is ongoing, although progress has been slow. The latest research (DREAM3R) will be trialed at hospitals around Australia.It uses an...
Recently our volunteers were invited to give a presentation on asbestos awareness to the Goolwa Lions Club. We were invited to join them for their regular meeting at the Goolwa Hotel.
In a world first, the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute based in Concord, Sydney has been designated by the World Health Organisation as a Collaborating Centre for the Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases.
In Australia, we have the potential for devastating bushfires during our summer months, and thanks to the immediacy of television we have seen how quickly these situations can develop. We all need to give some thought as to what we would do if we were caught up – even people living in the suburbs can become threatened by bushfire when travelling.
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The Changing face of mesothelioma treatment
Asbestos-related diseases & Mesothelioma Biology Research (AMBR) project
Social Mornings 2025
AVA Memorial Ceremony 2024 (Salisbury)