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National Asbestos Awareness Month Campaign

National Asbestos Awareness Month is the initiative of the Asbestos Education Committee working in partnership with the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute and is supported by the Asbestos Diseases Research Foundation of Australia, the Federal Asbestos Safety &Education Agency and various levels of government, nationally.  The campaign was developed and is managed by Insight Communications. 

If left undisturbed asbestos generally does not pose a health risk. However, when disturbed during renovations and home maintenance, asbestos fibres can be released into the air and when inhaled, can cause life-threatening diseases including lung cancer, pleural diseases asbestosis and mesothelioma. With every home built or renovated before 1987 likely to contain asbestos, the campaign’s primary objective is to educate Australian’s about the danger of asbestos in and around homes and how to manage it safely. 

Asbestos Awareness Month 2015 educated more Australians than ever before, extending the focus from home owner’s and renovators to incorporate handymen and tradespeople educating the about where asbestos might be found in homes and how to manage it safely. In 2018 the campaign is continuing to engage stakeholders and communities increasing awareness Australia-wide.

1 in every 3 Australian homes will contain asbestos in some form or another including brick, weatherboard, fibro, clad and timber homes - even apartments. Before commencing any work around the home visit www.asbestosawareness.com.au for examples of products that might contain asbestos and learn where they might be located in your home and how to manage asbestos safely. Asbestos could be anywhere! In walls, floor and wall tiles, bathrooms, kitchens, garages, carports, home extensions and even the dog kennel! Don't play renovation roulette! It's not worth the risk!

Here are some fantastic resources:
  • Fantastic New Fact Sheets to help householders manage asbestos safely in and around their home.  http://asbestosawareness.com.au/fact-sheets/ 
  • Asbestos in your Home:  The Ultimate Renovators Guide video:  http://asbestosawareness.com.au/asbestos-in-the-home/video-asbestos-in-your-home/
  • Asbestos Products Database - the world's first database of asbestos products for homeowners to use to help identify asbestos in their home: http://asbestosawareness.com.au/asbestos-products-database/


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VISITING WALCHA

Walcha's Tourism Website:  www.walchansw.com.au  was designed specifically for Tourism in Walcha.  It will give you all the latest updated information on events, accommodation, attractions and tours that are happening in the Walcha district.

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About Us

Walcha offers new residents the opportunity to enjoy a friendly country lifestyle, whilst still having access to a range of services including medical, education and shopping.  Walcha is located half way between Sydney and Brisbane and is a great inland alternative route to the Pacific Highway if you travel via Thunderbolts Way through Gloucester from Sydney, it is only 420km, and 523km via Tamworth and on the New England Highway.

Contact Us

Contact us via email:  council@walcha.nsw.gov.au or via post:

The General Manager
Walcha Council
PO Box 2
Walcha  NSW  2354
P - 02 6774 2500  or F - 02 6777 1181

Our Office is located at 2W Hamilton Street, Walcha.

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