Local Government Resource Kit

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Local Government Resource Kit

This kit contains practical guidance materials to support the important role of local government in preventing asbestos exposure for both residents and the public in the Local Government Area (LGA) and workers in council workplaces. 

The aim of these resources is to assist with your roles and responsibilities relating to asbestos.

Council asbestos webpage template

This template has been designed for use by councils to harmonise the asbestos information being provided to the public (your residents) across Australia.

From our research, the public view councils as a key source of trusted information on asbestos risk control, and this template can help provide accurate and up-to-date information about asbestos safety and management.

Asbestos is a highly emotive issue that can quickly escalate and cause public alarm, so it is important for communicators to know how to relay the risk of harm effectively, to address and allay public concern.

View the template here to explore the example webpage we have developed. This is free for you to use.

Take action on illegal disposal of asbestos

Guides for communicating asbestos risk

Guidance for householders, home renovators and tradies

For further information, please contact communications@asbestossafety.gov.au