Live on Air at Radio PBA-FM 89.7
5 November 2019
AVA received a warm welcome from the lovely people at Radio PBA-FM 89.7 when we joined Salisbury Mayor Gillian Aldridge and Deputy Mayor Julie Woodman to speak about our upcoming Memorial Day. We appreciate the support we get from Salisbury Council to make this an inclusive event. Of course, we also took the opportunity to spread the word about asbestos; to talk to listeners about where it can be found in a home and what action to take. Asbestos Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Pitman Park Salisbury on Friday 29 November from 10.30 to 11.30 am. All are welcome to attend.
Vale Serafina Salucci AM
8 October 2019
AVASA is saddened to hear that long time mesothelioma patient and asbestos safety advocate, Serafina Salucci passed away this week.
The Kadina Show 17 & 18 August 2019
15 August 2019
We are packed and ready to go to the Kadina Show this weekend. At AVA we love country shows and look forward to talking to people and answering their questions. Call in and see us if you are on the Copper Coast.
Record asbestos compensation welcomed: advocates urge warnings for home renovators
6 August 2019
Asbestos advocates have welcomed a record $3,077,187 compensation payment for an Adelaide man who developed an aggressive and incurable cancer as a result of his exposure to James Hardie building products during home renovations. The Asbestos Victims Association of South Australia said the South Australian Employment Tribunal decision was significant not only for the record size of the compensation, but because of its strong message about the need for improved public awareness of the risks of asbestos products still found in many homes and workplaces.
1st August is World Lung Cancer Day
1 August 2019
Did you know that lung cancer accounts for nearly 1 in 5 cancer deaths? It claims more lives yearly than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Mesothelioma – lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure: is one of the deadliest types of lung cancer – there is no cure, and the prognosis is always terminal. Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, we are encouraging you to be aware of the dangers of asbestos here. . And take steps to make sure you are protecting yourself and your family from exposure.
Asbestos awareness – Lockleys Ladies Probus
17 July 2019
Another successful presentation on asbestos awareness, this time at the Lockleys Hotel to the Lockleys Ladies Probus club. Thank you all for your hospitality.
MBA Building & Home Improvements Show
1 July 2019
This is a popular Home Show with many different exhibitors. It’s also a good opportunity for AVA to talk to tradies and DIYers about asbestos awareness. The asbestos sample display often sparks interest as people realise they may have had the products in their own homes. Quite a few wanted to talk about asbestos disease and we heard stories of family members who had been affected.
AVA Members Lunch at Mount Compass Tavern
24 June 2019
Our recent lunch at Mount Compass Tavern was a get-together for AVA members from Adelaide’s Southern regions
National Seniors Australia Modbury branch – Asbestos Awareness
24 June 2019
This month, our volunteers gave a presentation to National Seniors at Modbury on the prevalence and dangers of asbestos.
The Life-Quilt – in memory of lives lost in South Australian workplaces
2 May 2019
This beautiful quilt was on display at the International Workers Memorial Day service held at Pilgrim Church, Flinders Street Adelaide on Sunday 28th April 2019.