GOOLWA LIONS CLUB PRESENTATION
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.
James Hardie urged to fund public health campaign following precedent-setting asbestos case
Asbestos victims are urging multinational building materials company James Hardie to undertake a major public health campaign, warning home renovators of the dangers still posed by their asbestos cement sheets, following a precedent-setting court case in South Australia.
CANCELLED Asbestos Memorial Day
Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide we have regretfully made the decision to CANCEL our annual Asbestos Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for Friday 27 November 2020 in the interests of public safety
Asbestos awareness – Lockleys Ladies Probus
Another successful presentation on asbestos awareness, this time at the Lockleys Hotel to the Lockleys Ladies Probus club. Thank you all for your hospitality.
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.
A tribute to Terry Miller from poet Lee West
We mourn the loss of Terry Miller Whose hand was always on the tiller He guided so many through their storm And for him this was...
ASBESTOS VICTIMS MEMORIAL SERVICE, 30th November 2018
Please join us at Pitman Park, Salisbury at 10.30 am on Friday 30 November 2018 as we say our final goodbye to Terry. Peter Malinauskas will pay tribute to Terry and speak about the difference that he made to so many people’s lives.
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.
Mesothelioma in Australia
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).
