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GIPPSLAND ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASES SUPPORT INC. GARDS is endorsed as a charity. Donations of $2.00 & over are tax deductible.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 VOLUME 7 ISSUE 4
ABN 77 687 118 554 INC. A0042386U
ASBESTOS AWARENESS DAY 09
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page 2. 1. Asbestos Awareness Day cont. 2. Thank you to Alstom Workers Page 3. 1. AGM for GARDS 2. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 3. Closing dates for GARDS office 4.Thank you to all Page 4. 1. President Retiring & Afternoon tea 2. Are Your Fees Due? 3. Thanks - Rossmore Pub 4. Graeme Woods - thanks Page 5. 1. Latrobe Valley Power Industry Cohort Study 2. James Hardie Fund Page 6. 1. Slater & Gordon Law Firm - Donation 2. Latrobe Access and Inclusion Awards 2009 Page 7. 1. GARDS Xmas Party Page 8. 1.GARDS party cont... Page 9. TRUenergy Fun Run/Walk 2010 Page 10. TRUenergy Fun Run/Walk Page 11. TRUenergy Fun Run/Walk Page 12. TRUenergy Fun Run/Walk Page13. 1. Meetings for 2010 Page 14. GARDS membership form Page 15. Sponsors & Supporters Page 16. GARDS Info page
Amongst a sea of roses the Asbestos Awareness event managed to bring together some 250+ people from all walks of life to be informed about asbestos from speakers who are experts in their fields. The ecumenical service conducted by Father Mark Godridge was up lifting and a comfort for those families who are suffering as a result of asbestos disease and those who have lost a loved one. We were privileged to have our Scottish bag pipers, David Duncan and Bill Dunbar playing some magnificent music, along with Paddy O'Dowd, musician, singer and entertainer who wowed the crowd again this year with a style unique to Paddy. Newborough Primary School Choir delighted the crowd with - cont pg 2
Major sponsors:
SPONSOR OF NEWSLETTER
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ASBESTOS AWARENESS CONT...
their well rehearsed songs of hope and love. We were pleased the weather was over cast but not cold. It made for a very pleasant day in the garden. At the beginning of our event a small ceremony was conducted by the Rose Garden committee for asbestos sufferers and their families that saw a garden bed with climbing rose and plaque unveiled and dedicated to asbestos sufferers past and present. This was a very lovely gesture by the Rose Garden committee, and our families now have a quiet place to reflect that they can call their own in the garden. Thank you.
Pictured left is Bernie Tuohy Rose Garden committee member with plaque and climbing rose called Messire Delbard
Pictured left is one of our speakers Maitea Medina with pictures of her husband Tony who passed away 12 months ago from mesothelioma.
Pictured left is Paddy O'Dowd singer/entertainer/musician. Wowing those gathered with his exuberant and outgoing singing.
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We would like to thank the workers of Alstom for the wonderful monetary donation made to us on the day of the Asbestos Awareness Event. It was a truly lovely surprise and we appreciate your efforts. Thank you to all the workers who came to support our families and be a part of the awareness day event. It was great to see you Duane Morrell
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Date: Saturday 30th January 2010 Time: 3.00pm
Venue: 41 Monash Road, Newborough
Election of Positions falling vacant: President Treasurer
Committee Member
Election of Auditor for 2010/11 Returning Officer: Graeme Hamilton - Nomination forms can be collected from the GARDS office, down loaded from the GARDS web site or forwarded by post on request to GARDS Secretary Completed nomination forms need to be received by the Returning Officer no later than 7 days prior to the election to PO Box 111, Moe, Vic. 3825 or handed in at the GARDS office.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR The GARDS committee would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the support shown to the organisation in 2009. We would like to wish you and your family a safe and Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
CLOSING DATES FOR GARDS OFFICE The GARDS office will be closed over the holiday period. Our office will close on: Tuesday the 22nd of December 2009 at 4.00pm and we will resume operations on the 20th of January 2010. ANY URGENT ENQUIRIES CAN BE MADE TO VICKI HAMILTON ON THE GARDS PH. 51277744 OR MOBILE 0407274173
Friends and supporters who have donated to GARDS must be recognised for their generosity. We are always grateful to those who donate to us. We appreciate each and every one of you as this is what keeps our organisation going Ray Whittaker, Peter Simpson, Stan & Ivy Brown x 2, Nellie Crane, Ian Proctor, Donald Stewart, Dorothy Roberts, Shirley Fletcher, Marion Harris, Wendy Glasper, Mary Parker, May Flanagan, In Memory of William (Bill) Young - Bob & Greta, Maggie, Kathy & George Dick, Diane & James McEwan, Annette Young, W. A. Boulton,
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PRESIDENT RETIRING afternoon tea
At our last night meeting of the year Lyle Seear, our inaugural President, announced that he would be retiring. Lyle was the first President of GARDS when the organisation became an incorporated body at the end of 2001. He has seen many challenges for GARDS and been a part of many changes along the way. Lyle has been a stalwart for GARDS and has seen GARDS go from a small group to a strong and vibrant organisation. The GARDS committee and members thank Lyle very much for his dedication & commitment to the organisation. He was awarded a GARDS Life Membership in 2002 and we hope he will still be an active member of GARDS. There will be an afternoon tea for Lyle following the AGM on Saturday the 30th of January 2010. Everyone is invited to attend this special get together, so please come along and have a chat and cuppa with Lyle.
ARE YOUR FEES DUE ??? Just a reminder if you have not paid your membership fees this would be a great time to do so. This money helps towards keeping you in contact with newsletters and flyers and any other information that we need to get to you. Please contact us if you are not sure when they are due. Thank you to those who have paid
ROSSMORE HOTEL YALLOURN NORTH
The GARDS organisation would like to say a big thank you to the Owner/Mangers of the Rossmore Hotel and the community of Yallourn North for helping to raise funds for GARDS sufferers and families. We would also like to thank Pam DeVries for all the help she has given us with the fundraisers this year at the hotel. Thank you all
GRAEME WOODS
GARDS would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your many donations and words of support. We always enjoy Graeme's visits. He makes these donations in memory of his father David.
PAGE 5. GIPPSLAND ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASES SUPPORT INC LATROBE VALLEY POWER INDUSTRY COHORT STUDY
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR XMAS/NEW YEAR
The Peter Mac study is now in its second year of taking samples and letters have been going out to participants who volunteered their blood last year, asking them to give a second sample, which I am sure you will do when you receive your letter. All the Gippsland Pathology Collection Centres will close for Xmas and New Year - if you would like to donate your 2nd blood samples to the cohort study before Xmas could you please donate them by the 23rd of December. Ideally if you are waiting till after the Xmas/New Year the centres would love to see you from the 4th January 2010 onwards.
After the 4th of January 2010
Blood samples should be donated Monday through to Thursday (do not donate blood on Friday) The staff at Gippsland Pathology will take 2 tubes of blood and send them to Melbourne. If you feel the need to clarify anything or want further info you can of course contact the toll free no 1800 060 183. The research group is processing findings of blood samples taken up to date and they expect that they will have some interesting findings shortly. There is also interest from the International scene in the study, and the researchers are confident that the samples which have been donated will be put to very good use in research into asbestos related diseases in studies both in Australia and Overseas. GARDS thanks very much all those people who have given so far to this very important research you will help many people into the future.
JAMES HARDIE COMPENSATION FUND GARDS as you know from the last newsletter has been heavily involved in the recent James Hardie compensation fund - when they announced that there would be a shortfall in money to compensate asbestos sufferers over the next 3 to 5 years we joined forces with organisations such as the AMWU, ACTU, Unions NSW and the coalition that we formed with the other support groups from around Australia in highlighting the lack of funds in the James Hardie Compensation fund. For the last 5 months GARDS has worked with these organisations and groups to achieve a positive outcome for asbestos sufferers and their families. We lobbied Federal and State pollies to the disaster that was about to fall sufferers and their families who were victims of asbestos. GARDS had one representative along with the other states who also had one representative at a meeting on the 1st of August who met with the Prime Minister of Australia to tell him of the plight of sufferers if the fund could not pay its liabilities. GARDS informed the Prime Minister of what would happen to families in Victoria if the compensation money was not available and how it would impact on families and the health system. Kevin Rudd said he would do everything in his power to help sufferers and he did. Well done Kevin!! The Federal government and the NSW government have given the JH fund a loan for approx $320 million to help asbestos sufferers. James Hardie company have to pay this money back to the governments concerned. They did not get a hand out and will not be able to shirk their responsibilities. It was a great effort by all concerned. We all worked together for the common good of families who need us. I believe we will have to keep a vigilant eye on JH for the next 40 years. We won't be alone though, many others will also watch with us. At this present time the James Hardie Former Subsidiaries (winding up and Administration) Amendment Bill 2009 has been produced so that the Bill supports the loan by ensuring that the fund has power to enter into the loan facility agreement & can direct James Hardie's Former asbestos subsidiaries to guarantee the fund's obligations under the loan facility agreement and provide security over the insurance recoveries. It also ensures that the loan facility agreement is consistent with the fund's charitable purpose. The legislation Amendments requested by the fund has removed the need for any consideration of payment by instalments. However, the work of the fund in developing a proposal for an instalment scheme before the loan was announced has revealed some shortcomings in the existing provisions in the Act. It is arguably desirable to address these shortcomings now, so that, if an approved payment scheme is needed into the future, the position for the Fund (and therefore for claimants) is clearer. All this is going through the NSW Parliament prior to Christmas break so the fund will be liquid for claims asap. We are pleased we were a part of this campaign and we are very proud of the work that GARDS does in looking after families and sufferers.
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SLATER & GORDON LAW FIRM
Pictured below: Marie Smith, Ann Clegg, Vicki Hamilton, Dorothy Roberts, Ivy Brown and Stan Brown
2009 International Day of People with DisabilityLatrobe Access and Inclusion Awards 2009
On the 1st of December some of the GARDS committee attended a breakfast awards event, the event is to award and recognise businesses and organisations who value people with a disability as employees, customers and citizens. Vicki Hamilton was presented with an award in recognition of Advocating for the rights and entitlements of people affected by asbestos related disease. GARDS members Stan and Ivy Brown attended the breakfast with some of the committee.
GARDS was very pleased to accept a donation from Slater & Gordon law firm to help with our work supporting and advocating for asbestos sufferers and their families. Slater and Gordon law firm have had an association with GARDS for many years and we appreciate their confidence in our ability to advocate and support asbestos sufferers. We thank Steve Plunkett and the staff for their ongoing commitment to our organisation. Pictured left front: Vicki Hamilton, Steve Plunkett, Dorothy Roberts, Ann Clegg Left rear: Tracy Madden, Lyle Seear
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GARDS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2009
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The GARDS XMAS party was held on December 5th at Silks Restaurant in Moe. This time of the year is when our members get a chance to let down their hair down and have a great time. There were just on 60 who attended the afternoon festive occasion. Members tell me that they look forward to this party as it is a special one where quite a lot of our members come together to tell stories, reminisce and enjoy some of the fun and games. The meal was absolutely wonderful with succulent roast meats, vegies, salads, seafood, sauce, and a choice of desserts plum pudding, custard, cream and fruit salad. Our resident Santa wowed everyone with his enthusiasm and gave us many good belly laughs. All that attended were lucky enough to receive a special door prize and the GARDS annual raffle had some wonderful prizes. Our members informed us that they had a wonderful day and that is what it is all about – enjoying yourself. We hope to see many more members attend the 2010 Xmas party. We are already working on the lucky door prizes for next year’s party. Santa had a new suit for this year's party and he looked terrific!!!
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yourself, your school or your club*
Fun Run/Walk &
Community Market Sunday 21 February 2010
* Available to four highest fundraisers—winners must be TRUenergy customers.
Help TRUenergy Yallourn raise funds for GARDS (Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases Inc)
by running or walking along the Moe/Yallourn Rail Trail. Event caters for serious runners and casual walkers.
All welcome!
Adults $10—Families $20—Students/Concession $5
Registration from 9.30 am—Runners start at 10.30 am / Walkers start at 10.35 am
Head to the Yallourn Power Station Viewing Area to park and then take the FREE bus to the starting point. When you complete the run/walk you will
be back at the Viewing Area and can enjoy the -
Community Market Free Children’s Entertainment
Food for Purchase
For entry or sponsorship forms, to register as a stall holder or for more information, contact Meredith Bowden on 5128 2960.
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signed
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conditio
n o
f ac
cepta
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of m
y en
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foot
race
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elf,
my
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nd a
dm
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trat
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ceed
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of loss
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my
life
or
inju
ry,
dam
age
or
loss
of an
y des
crip
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hat
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hic
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he
cours
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try
of
par
tici
pat
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he
even
t.
2.
This
wai
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isch
arge
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per
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separ
atel
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fav
our
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ll per
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even
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he
serv
ants
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pre
senta
tive
s an
d o
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ers
of
any
of t
hem
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3.
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even
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dec
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ill b
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m o
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the
age
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on t
he
day
of
the
even
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test
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m p
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visa
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in
the
even
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or
inju
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suff
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by
me
during t
his
ev
ent.
7.
I giv
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mis
sion for
the
free
use
of
my
nam
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oic
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pic
ture
in
any
bro
adca
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leca
st,
adve
rtis
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rom
otion o
r oth
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acco
unt
of t
his
eve
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8.
Should
the
even
t be
cance
lled f
or
any
reas
on w
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under
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ple
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agre
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abid
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the
conditio
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of th
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as
stat
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in t
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dec
lara
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above
and u
pon liter
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and o
ther
m
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trib
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d in c
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he
even
ts.
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or
Min
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If
you a
re u
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the
age
of 18 y
ears
on t
he
date
of th
e ra
ce/w
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and w
ish t
o c
om
ple
te in t
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Fun R
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yo
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par
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or
guar
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sig
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dec
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I a
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guar
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Part
ner
ship
Pro
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Fu
n R
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or
Walk
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Wal
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ill t
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pla
ce a
long t
he
Moe/
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wher
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a bite
to
eat.
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men
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ill
also
be
avai
lable
to
am
use
th
e yo
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par
tici
pan
ts,
while
a
num
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of m
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may
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the
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Info
rmati
on
R
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/ W
alk
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to p
ark
at
the T
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Vie
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tran
sport
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y FR
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us
to t
he
regis
trat
ion a
nd s
tart
ing
poi
nt
at M
oe
Bota
nic
al G
arden
s.
Ska
teboar
ds,
hors
es,
rolle
r-sk
ates
, ro
ller
bla
des
and b
ikes
are
str
ictly
forb
idden
due
to s
afe
ty iss
ues
and t
he
risk
of
inju
ry t
o c
om
pet
itors
. Str
olle
rs a
llow
ed.
D
ogs
must
be
rest
rain
ed o
n a
lea
sh a
t al
l tim
es a
nd a
ny
was
te d
ispose
d
of ap
pro
pri
atel
y, h
ow
ever
ple
ase
note
that
dogs
are
not
per
mitte
d o
n t
he
buse
s.
Entr
ies
will
only
be
acce
pte
d o
n t
he
offic
ial Entr
y Fo
rm.
Photo
copie
d e
ntr
y fo
rms
are
acce
pta
ble
.
Post
al e
ntr
ies
must
be
rece
ived
by
close
of busi
nes
s on
Fr
iday
19 F
ebru
ary
2010.
Entr
y fo
rms
may
be
lodged
in p
erso
n o
n t
he
day
of th
e fu
n r
un/w
alk.
Fo
r m
ore
info
rmat
ion p
leas
e te
lephone
Mer
edith B
ow
den
at
TRU
ener
gy
Yal
lourn
on 5
128 2
960.
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rog
ram
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k in
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trat
ion
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rt
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Pre
senta
tion
(R
unner
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Pre
senta
tion
(W
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H
ealt
h A
dvic
e
Avo
id d
ehyd
ration.
Ensu
re y
ou d
rink
ple
nty
of w
ater
th
roughout
the
day
prior
to t
he
even
t an
d d
rink
earl
y in
th
e ev
ent
bef
ore
you b
ecom
e th
irst
y. R
emem
ber
to d
rink
ple
nty
of w
ater
aft
er y
ou c
omple
te t
he
run/w
alk.
If
you h
ave
hea
lth c
once
rns
about
par
tici
pat
ing in t
he
fun
run/w
alk,
ple
ase
consu
lt y
our
doct
or p
rior
to t
he
even
t.
If y
ou fee
l dis
tres
sed,
diz
zy, dis
ori
enta
ted o
r ex
cess
ivel
y tire
d,
slow
dow
n o
r re
st for
a w
hile
. If
you d
o n
ot
impro
ve
- w
ithdra
w. D
rink
stat
ions
and fir
st a
id a
ssis
tance
will
be
avai
lable
alo
ng t
he
rail
trai
l.
En
try F
orm
TR
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erg
y Y
allo
urn
Fu
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GIPPSLAND ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASES SUPPORT INC
G.A.R.D.S. SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR 2010
1.30PM – 3.30PM
Meetings are held at – GARDS Premises - 41 Monash Road, Newborough
Tuesday 23rd February - Office of the Public Advocate - Allan Elliott
Tuesday 30th March - Latrobe City - Community Engagement - Sara Rhodes-Ward
Wed 28th April – Memorial Wreath Laying – Rose Garden, Morwell Tuesday 25th May - Australian Hearing Centre - Janine Horter Tuesday 29th June Tuesday 27th July Tuesday 31st August Tuesday 28th September Tuesday 26th October
Frid 26th Nov – Asbestos Awareness Day, Rose Garden, Morwell
Christmas Break-up to be advised
*************************************************** G.A.R.D.S. NIGHT MEETINGS FOR 2010
7.30PM – 9.30PM
Meetings are held at – GARDS Premises - 41 Monash Road, Newborough
Tuesday 16th February Tuesday 16th March Tuesday 20th April Tuesday 18th May Tuesday 15th June Tuesday 20th July Tuesday 17th August Tuesday 21st September
Tuesday 19th October Tuesday 16th November Christmas Break-up to be advised
Name………………………………………………………………………….
Address……………………………………………………………………….
P/Code………………
Telephone……………………………………….…..Email………………………
Occupation…………………………………………………
GARDS NEW MEMBERS Joining Fee $5.00 PLUS
GARDS Annual Subscription 2009 1. Concession (Pensioner/unemployed) $3.00
2. Full Rate (employed) $11.00
Upon my admission as a Member, I agree to be bound by the rules of GARDS Inc.
Signature………………………………………..Date……………………… Please return to GARDS Inc. with payment, PO Box 111, MOE, Vic. 3825
GARDS Inc. Membership Form
Office Use Only
I………………………………., a Member of the GARDS Inc. nominate the Applicant for Membership of the Association Signature of Proposer………………………………………………Date…………. I……………………………….., a member of GARDS Inc., second the nomination of the Applicant for membership of the Association. Signature of Signature of Seconder……………………………………………………………...Date………….
G.A.R.D.S. INC. WOULD LIKE TO THANK THESE
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
GARDS INC. We are situated at: 41 Monash Road Newborough, Victoria. 3825 PO Box 111, Moe, Vic. 3825 Phone: 51277744 Fax: 51260354 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.gards.org
GARDS INC. SUPPORT
GARDS provides support and information to asbestos sufferers, their families and carers. This includes home visits by GARDS volunteers, a telephone information/support service 24 hours, 7 days a week. GARDS has an office, which is open for sufferers, their families, carers and the general community to access at the times listed below in the “About GARDS Inc section”
GARDS INC. Support also conducts a monthly meeting (1.30pm – 3.30pm) on the last Tuesday of the month) where guest presenters are invited to provide information about support services of all kinds and any other topics of interest that the members might find of relevance. The meetings also provide a gathering place for experiences; GARDS Support is open to anyone whose lives have been affected by asbestos, their families and the general public.
GARDS loans out free of charge to asbestos sufferers - oxygen bottle regulators, conserving devices, oxygen home concentrators, wheel chairs, oxygen bottle carriers, nebuliser, walking frames & walking sticks. We also have an extensive library of books, DVDs and CDs on asbestos issues, health, social and environmental that we loan free of charge to those wishing to improve their knowledge GARDS can provide professional counselling free of charge for those who have been diagnosed with asbestos related disease and also their family members with a qualified psychologist. This support can be face to face or in a group situation, which is conducted in a private room at the GARDS premises, or telephone counselling can be arranged if this is preferred. GARDS INC. EVENING MEETING GARDS has an organisational, activities and advocating arm. Interested financial members can come along to evening meetings, which are, conducted 7.30pm – 9.30pm on the third Tuesday of the month.
These meetings provide a focal point for information sharing and problem identification. The aim of this group is to focus on improving health and support services and any other issues deemed relevant to improving overall outcomes to asbestos sufferers, their families and the general public. Thus ensuring asbestos-related issues are kept in the public eye and trying to rid our environment of asbestos products.
ABOUT G.A.R.D.S. INC.Committee of Management President: Lyle Seear – Ph. 51671376 Vice President: Dorothy Roberts – Ph. 51274174 Mobile 0407274174 Secretary: Vicki Hamilton – Ph. 51278219 Mobile 0407274173 Treasurer: John Parker – Mobile 0419747756 Member: Marie Smith – 51271427 Mobile 0427271427 Ann Clegg - 51762286 Mobile - 0439662282
G.A.R.D.S. FEES Joining Fee - $5.00 Annual Fees: Pensioners/Concession/ Unemployed - $3.00 Employed persons - $11.00 MEETINGS: Support: Last Tuesday of month, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Evening: 3rd Tuesday of month, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY to THURSDAY: 10.00am – 4.00pm
FRIDAY: BY APPOINTMENT CALL IN FOR A CHAT & CUPPA
UP AND COMING EVENTS 30th Jan AGM - 3.00pm
Our Night/Day Meetings Feb 23rd
Office of the Public Advocate - Melb
Allan Elliott March 30th
Latrobe City - Community Engagement
Sara Rhodes-Ward April 28th
International Workers' Memorial Day
Centenary Rose Garden - 11.00am May 25th
Australian Hearing Centre Janine Horter
