This month, our volunteers gave a presentation to National Seniors at Modbury on the prevalence and dangers of asbestos.
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The Life-Quilt – in memory of lives lost in South Australian workplaces
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.
ADRI – the Asbestos Disease Research Institute
The Asbestos Diseases Research Institute is located in the Bernie Banton Centre on the Concord Hospital campus in New South Wales.It was established by the Asbestos Diseases Research Foundation (ADRF), a charitable, not-for-profit foundation dedicated to assist and support the research efforts of ADRI into asbestos-related diseases.
Now ADDRI: Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute
Copper Coast Lunch
We realise that it can be difficult for AVA members living outside Adelaide to travel to for meetings.
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.
South East Field Days at Lucindale SA – 15 & 15 March 2019
AVA loves country field days! We spent Friday and Saturday at the South East Field Days in Lucindale talking to people about the hazards of asbestos – it is always interesting to hear people’s stories. We had a lot of fun with so many children coming to the stand for the Yakka Trail.
Asbestos Victims Association will be at the South East Field Days
AVA volunteers will have a stand at the South East Field Days at Lucindale on Friday and Saturday this week – that’s Friday March 15 & Saturday 16 March. Stop by and see us if you have any concerns at all about asbestos. This year Sue from South East Asbestos will be joining us – a good opportunity for some hands on advice. We will be participating in the children’s Yakka trail and hope to see you there.
Probus Club of Wynn Vale – Asbestos Awareness
On 8 January 2019 we were invited to join members of the Probus Club of Wynn Vale to talk about the dangers of asbestos.
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 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.