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Meeting with Rebekha Sharkie MP
AVA is keen to extend support to people living in the Fleurieu Peninsula who may be affected by asbestos disease. Volunteers Pam and Lesley met Rebekha Sharkie MP at her electoral office in Mount Barker to discuss ways and means of doing this.
Home renovations – know what you’re dealing with
Before you start work renovating an older home that may contain asbestos, think about the people who may be affected: you and your family, mates who come along to lend a hand, maybe even your neighbours. Never use power tools on suspect materials or a high-pressure hose to clean an asbestos roof. It is estimated that one third of all homes contain asbestos – if you are not sure what you are dealing with, seek professional advice. It will save time and money in the long run, and more importantly, reduces your risk of developing an asbestos related disease.
ASBESTOS – DON’T TAKE THE RISK!
When asbestos fibres enter the body, they cannot be expelled.This can cause more than one type of asbestos disease.
Asbestos Victims Association (SA) Whyalla branch – Memorial Service
AVA’s Whyalla branch holds its Memorial Day service at Mount Laura Homestead on the last Friday of November every year as part of National Asbestos Week.The service is held in the garden and crosses are placed on the lawn to commemorate the lives lost to asbestos.
Whyalla Memorial Tree
AVA’s Whyalla branch holds its Memorial Day service at Mount Laura Homestead on the last Friday of November every year as part of National Asbestos Week. The service is held in the garden and crosses are placed on the lawn to commemorate the lives lost to asbestos.
2018 Asbestos Memorial City of Salisbury
The Asbestos Victims Association annual Memorial Service to remember or reflect on the needless loss suffered by many because of asbestos. The YouTube video below is the recording of the full 2018 service.
National Asbestos Awareness Week, 26 – 30 November 2018
This is Alan, a friendly family-loving man who enjoyed helping people and teasing his children and grandchildren.
His exposure to asbestos firstly occurred when he spent 15 years in the RAAF, living in fibro lined buildings. He married Pam in 1964 and settled in Adelaide where he tried various jobs, deciding on the building industry – more exposure to asbestos.
National Asbestos Awareness Week, 26 – 30 November 2018
This is John, a loving husband, father and grandad. John was a fit and active man who was exposed to asbestos as an electrician in the redevelopment of city buildings in the 60’s and when working on Torrens Island in the early 70’s
National Asbestos Awareness Week, 26 – 30 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.