Asbestos Training
Aboriginal Employees Asbestos Training Scholarships 2017
Applications are now open for the 2017 Aboriginal Employees Asbestos Training Scholarships. They will provide funding for Aboriginal employees of NSW councils to attend asbestos-related training or conferences of their choice. This scholarship opportunity is being offered by LGNSW together with the Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) with the support of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA).
There are between three and ten scholarships available. The scholarship funding may be used by Aboriginal employees in NSW councils to attend an asbestos-related conference, training course or other professional development opportunity in Australia. For example:- Attend asbestos awareness training in person
- Complete asbestos awareness training online
- Attend asbestos removal training
- Convene asbestos training at their council for Aboriginal employees and others
There are also two scholarships to attend the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Summit 2017 at Old Parliament House in Canberra between 26-28 November.
For more information download the scholarship information pack (PDF, 199KB) or contact Daniel Adler on 02 9242 4128.
Key dates
Nominations close: 6 October 2017 (midnight)
Judging: 6-15 October 2017
Applicants notified: 15-30 October 2017
Professional development undertaken: 1 November 2017 - 30 June 2018
Meet the past Scholarship recipients
Name: Ms Georgina Piper
Title: Health & Building Personal Assistant Customer Service
Council: Cootamundra-Gundagai Shire Council
Scholarship: Travel and accommodation costs to attend free Asbestos Awareness Training being held by LGNSW with Greencap in Parramatta on 27 September 2016.
About: Ms Piper has worked for Cootamundra-Gundagai Council, a recently amalgamated Council (Cootamundra Shire Council and Gundagai Shire Council) for 20 years, including 10 years in her current role. Outside of work, Ms Piper has served the local community as a Local Junior Rugby League volunteer and Youth Council volunteer.
Reasons for applying: Ms Piper has a passionate interest in public health issues, with asbestos being of particular interest, including loose fill asbestos insulation and naturally occurring asbestos which is known to occur in Gundagai.
Sharing knowledge gained: As an Aboriginal woman who is well known within the community and the Council, Ms Piper is well placed to pass on the knowledge she gains as a result of the training scholarship. For example, Ms Piper is often in contact with local builders and home owners as part of her role at Cootamundra-Gundagai Council. Ms Piper noted “I see this as an excellent opportunity to pass on relevant knowledge and information around asbestos awareness on our local area”.
Naturally Occurring Asbestos Forums
Discussion Groups - Developing a Local Asbestos Policy
Asbestos Management Training Workshops
Speed Talks and Discussion
Previously-held training
In 2013 and 2014, LGNSW held 14 Asbestos Management Training Workshops across NSW and 433 council staff from 130 councils (86% of NSW councils) attended. We also briefed 26 councils on loose fill asbestos insulation.
In 2015, 36 councils took advantage of the free forums on naturally occurring asbestos held in five locations across NSW.
See a full list of dates and locations LGNSW has previously held asbestos training (PDF, 165KB).