National Asbestos Awareness Week, 26 – 30 November 2018
26 November 2018
This is Trevor. Trevor was a carpenter by trade. He was a recreational bush walker, a very active man who loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was exposed to asbestos at numerous building sites during his working life. Trevor was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2009 and died in March 2013.
National Asbestos Awareness Week, 26–30 November 2018
25 November 2018
This is Gordon, happily married for 46 years and proud of his three children. He enjoyed driving holidays, catching up with friends interstate or following his footy team. He liked nothing better than to sit down with friends and share a glass or two of red. Gordon was exposed to asbestos at his workplace in the 1970s when asbestos sheeting was removed without adequate protection for staff who were working at the time. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2013 and died 7 months later.
ASBESTOS: the next national plan
23 November 2018
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.
ASBESTOS VICTIMS MEMORIAL SERVICE
15 November 2018
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.
Mesothelioma in Australia
13 November 2018
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).
November is National Asbestos Awareness Month
3 November 2018
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.
Home Show + Outdoor Living at Adelaide Showground
21 October 2018
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.
Riverland Field Days, September 2018
6 October 2018
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.
Visit by The Hon Rob Lucas MLC
5 October 2018
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.
ABC Radio Adelaide
26 September 2018
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.