article from Port Stephen Examiner, NSW, Australia. 10 August, 2023
Don’t DIY without an asbestos experts advice
Heading towards holiday season in Australia, some of us will take the time to undergo DIY projects around our homes. Always get an experts assessment and advice in relation to […]
23
November
2022
Bunnings Trade Expo 2022
The Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia Limited (AMAA) were proud to be a stall holder at the recent Bunnings Trade Expo, the one that was held in Brisbane on […]
23
September
2022
Leave it to the experts
With so many people having stayed at home during the Covid-19 Pandemic, a lot of renovations have taken place. The Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia (AMAA) has been reminding […]
11
July
2022
Free asbestos disposal- can this be affordable to Councils throughout Australia?
We here at AMAA heard about this program and really want to see it organised in regions all over the country. For residents, a free asbestos disposal program was run […]
27
May
2022
What not to do when removing asbestos!
At the Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia (AMAA) we very disappointingly hear stories such as the following: A local handyman in Queensland has been fined $3,000 for removing almost […]
28
April
2022
East Coast of Australia Flooding 2022
The East Coast of Australia has been inundated by floodwaters, in some areas, the worst in many decades. People have very sadly lost lives. Some have lost their entire houses, […]
28
February
2022
National Asbestos Awareness Week 22-28 November 2021
Asbestos is still present in millions of homes, as well as public and commercial buildings across Australia. In homes built before 1990, asbestos can still be found anywhere. This affects […]
08
October
2021
DIY renovations
With the current local COVID-19 lockdown in place throughout NSW and other States and Territories in Australia with restrictions temporarily changing the way we live, the upward trend of DIY […]
12
September
2021
Alternative Treatments and risks
A number of members have recently approached the AMAA regarding alternative (as distinct to complementary) treatments and therapies for mesothelioma. This topic is very complex and there are many differing […]
30
August
2021