Asbestos Victims Assoc. (SA)

23/10/2025

Mark your calendars for the 2025 NCARD Public Lecture: “New Approaches to Asbestos-Related Disease: Science, Care and Community” on November 18.

18/10/2025

The Whyalla Asbestos Victims Support Group will be holding their annual Memorial Service on Friday, 28th November from 11.00am at the Mount Laura Homestead.

This service is held to remember those that are suffering from and those that have died from exposure to this insidious product. You are welcome to support the victims and their loved ones by attending.

The Whyalla Asbestos Victims Support Group is located at Shop 5, 87 Essington Lewis Avenue, Whyalla.
Phone/Fax: (08) 8645 0555 and A/H: 0407 619 042.

07/10/2025

It’s National Safe Work month - know what you are dealing with and what the risks are.

For Week 2 of National Safe Work Month, we’re spotlighting the need to accurately assess workplace risks.

Asbestos and silica dust are dangerous. Exposure now can lead to serious illness later.

Assessing risk means knowing what you’re working with, and how to do it safely.

Find out more here: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/identify-assess-and-control-hazards/managing-risks

04/10/2025

A wonderful legacy to help in the fight against asbestos disease.

“Rex was an extremely healthy man, he never got sick… then all of sudden we found out he had cancer - we didn’t even know what mesothelioma meant.” 💔

Australia has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world – a deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Retired builder Rex Wegener was fit, active, and healthy when he received the shocking diagnosis. His wife Catherine has turned her grief into action – funding a PhD scholarship that’s now driving global research breakthroughs. 🔬

Read the story of tragedy, hope and the fight for a cure that is improving the future for so many 👉 https://bit.ly/4nItFvV

27/09/2025

24/09/2025

Leading global cancer

In loving memory of her husband, Catherine created the Rex Elliot Wegener PhD Scholarship at Flinders University in 2020, to advance mesothelioma research and improve outcomes for future sufferers. Through Catherine’s donation, the research scholarship has supported PhD student Sarita Prabhakaran to develop a much-needed database to collect and analyse mesothelioma cases from around the world.

https://avasa.asn.au/2025/09/22/rex-elliot-wegener-phd-scholarship/



Flinders University

n loving memory of her husband, Catherine created the Rex Elliot Wegener PhD Scholarship at Flinders University in 2020, to advance mesothelioma research and improve outcomes for future sufferers. Through Catherine’s donation, the research scholarship has supported PhD student Sarita Prabhakaran t...

21/09/2025

This year, three times more Australian’s will die from an asbestos-related disease than are killed in road accidents. Over 4,000 Australians die annually from asbestos-related illnesses, illnesses that can be prevented if asbestos is managed safely. Visit www.asbestosawareness.com.au to find out what you need to know to respect asbestos because it’s not worth the risk!

19/09/2025

Here's a classic example of an aged corrugated asbestos roof and gables atop a shed. Aging asbestos roofs can pose a significant hazard due to having been exposed to the elements for many years. If you have an asbestos roof, it is recommended to have it removed by a licenced asbestos removalist because it's not worth the risk!

19/09/2025

A shout out to all the hard working tradies who deal with any and all home repairs. Be aware of asbestos and stay safe! 👍

Happy National Tradies Day!

Today we celebrate the hardworking tradies who keep Australia’s homes, infrastructure and communities ticking.

Whether you're laying foundations, wiring homes, fixing pipes or adding the finishing touches; your work matters.

But with the job comes risk. Exposure to asbestos and silica dust continues to pose serious health threats on many worksites.

At ASSEA, we’re proud to support efforts that help tradies stay safe and informed, because every worker deserves a safe workplace.

Find out more here https://www.asbestossafety.gov.au/find-out-about-asbestos/asbestos-safety-information/brochures/asbestos-safety-trades-and-construction-workers

17/09/2025

It’s not only men who are affected by asbestos-related diseases. Women and children who inhale fibres when asbestos-containing products are not managed safely can develop asbestos-related diseases. When renovating or maintaining homes, show respect for the dangers of asbestos and only use licenced asbestos professionals because it’s not worth the risk! Visit www.asbestosawareness.com.au to find out what you need to know!

17/09/2025