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GOOLWA LIONS CLUB PRESENTATION

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Recently our volunteers were invited to give a presentation on asbestos awareness to the Goolwa Lion...
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DREAM3R - New Mesothelioma Trial opens at Flinders Medical Centre

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Research into the treatment of mesothelioma is ongoing, although progress has been slow. The latest ...
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CANCELLED Asbestos Memorial Day ceremony Friday 27 November 2020

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 Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide we have regretfully made the de...
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Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed

 Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed, become airborne and then inhaled. Th...
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Port Adelaide Workers Memorial

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The Port Adelaide Workers Memorial recognises people who have made a significant contribution to pro...
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AVA Members Lunch at Mount Compass Tavern

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 Our recent lunch at Mount Compass Tavern was a get-together for AVA members from Adelaide's So...
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National Seniors Australia Modbury branch – Asbestos Awareness

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This month our volunteers gave a presentation to National Seniors at Modbury on the prevalence and d...
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Copper Coast Lunch

We realise that it can be difficult for AVA members living outside Adelaide to travel in for meeting...
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ADRI - the Asbestos Disease Research Institute

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AVA takes a keen interest on asbestos disease research and stays in touch with asbestos support...
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Meeting with Rebekha Sharkie MP

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​AVA is keen to extend support to people living in the Fleurieu Peninsula who may be affected by asb...
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Asbestos Victims Association (SA) Whyalla branch - Memorial Service

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​AVA's Whyalla branch holds its Memorial Day service at Mount Laura Homestead on the last Friday of ...
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Home renovations - know what you're dealing with

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Before you start work renovating an older home that may contain asbestos, think about the people who...
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Whyalla Memorial Tree

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 AVA's Whyalla branch holds its Memorial Day service at Mount Laura Homestead on the last Frida...
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Home Show + Outdoor Living at Adelaide Showground

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We have had a busy three days in the Jubilee Pavilion for the Home Show.There were many conversation...
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Visit by The Hon Rob Lucas MLC

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AVA volunteers were delighted to welcome The Hon Rob Lucas MLC, State Treasurer, to the office today...
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ABC Radio Adelaide

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AVA volunteers Lesley & Maxine had a chat with Peter Goers on the evening show tonight.  Th...
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Professor Doug Henderson AO

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 Professor Doug Henderson AO 19/7/1942 – 18/9/2108 Doug Henderson had a long and distinguished ...
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Cancer Voices & University of Adelaide: Survivors as Teachers

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  Survivors as Teachers is a collaboration between Cancer Voices and the University of Adelaide...
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