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Renovations can disturb Asbestos: know the risks before you start

Renovations can disturb asbestos-containing materials, releasing microscopic fibres into the air. Inhaling these fibres poses serious health risks, including diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Asbestos was commonly used in Australian homes built before 1990, found in materials like cement sheeting, insulation, and floor tiles. Disturbing these materials during renovations can make asbestos

Always be aware – Damaged asbestos is dangerous

Asbestos hides in old roofs, eaves and sheds

Asbestos could be hiding in your old roof, eaves and shed.

Keep asbestos out of kerbside bins

Is asbestos in your home?

Homes built before 1990 may have asbestos in the following areas: Exterior Roof sheeting, gutters, downpipes, ridge capping, imitation brick cladding and lining under eaves. Bathroom, toilet and laundry Wall and ceiling panels, vinyl floor tiles and backing for wall tiles. Kitchen Wall and ceiling panels, backing for splashbacks, vinyl floor tiles, backing of vinyl

Working on a pre-1990 build?

Your house could contain asbestos. Beware of asbestos. Asbestos can kill. Visit asbestossafety.gov.au

Maree Stokes receives NSW Community Service Award for 2024

We are proud to share that Maree Stokes of the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA) has been honoured with a Community Service Award for 2024 from the NSW State Government. This well-deserved recognition was presented by Liesl Tesch, MP for Gosford. In presenting the award, Liesl Tesch said: "With great honour, I would like

Asbestos Awareness Day 2024

Our annual Asbestos Awareness Day event was held at Parliament House on Thursday 28th November. Thank you so much to everyone who attended and shared their experiences with the effects of Asbestos Disease.

There’s no DIY in asbestos

Asbestos Awareness Week 2024

Smart tradies check for asbestos

Asbestos Awareness Week 2024

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