Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

Media Release - April 24, 2006

The Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony is to honour the lives of loved ones lost or who are suffering from asbestos related diseases and for all workers who have lost their lives in work place accidents. Morwell Rose Garden, Friday 28 April, 2006 at 11am

This date coincides with International Workers Memorial Day in memory of workers who die, are injured or fall ill as a result of their work. Over 100 countries around the world observe this day.

There will be an ecumenical service conducted by Minister Heather Marten at this ceremony for families and workmates alike to come and honour those who have been lost or who are suffering.

Speakers have been invited from across the community who will also add their voices to this occasion

  • Jeff Thomas Executive Director of WorkSafe Victoria
  • John Parker Secretary Gippsland Trades & Labour Council
  • Amy Down daughter of an asbestos Sufferer who passed away
  • Steve Plunkett Lawyer with Slater & Gordon
  • Vicki Hamilton Secretary GARDS INC.

    • This years International Workers Memorial
    Day has been dedicated to Asbestos globally

    We invite all those in the community to attend and be apart of this special day.

    For further information contact Vicki Hamilton on 0407274173 or the GARDS office: 51281218

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