Media Contact: [Name/ Title]
For release 9am, 22 November 2021.
Media release
[Insert date / XX November 2021]
National Asbestos Awareness Week 2021: Think twice about asbestos,
it’s in 1 in 3 homes.
This year’s National Asbestos Awareness Week (22-28 November) campaign asks Australians
to Think Twice About Asbestos. The campaign challenges complacency by reminding home
renovators and tradespeople that the danger of asbestos is far from over.
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 1 in 3
homes nationwide.
[Insert organisation name] is one of hundreds of organisations working towards an Australia
free of asbestos-related diseases.
“For anyone who thinks asbestos-related diseases are a thing of the past, think again.
Asbestos is still causing cancer in Australians.” [Insert Title, Name, Organisation] said.
“Every year in Australia, there are an estimated 4,000 deaths from past exposure to
asbestos. That’s one of the highest death rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world,”
said [Insert Title / Name].
“Whether its DIYers doing small or large jobs around the house, or tradies on a residential
worksite, the Think Twice About Asbestos campaign reminds them of the dangers of
damaged, disturbed or deteriorated asbestos.”
By preventing exposure to asbestos fibres, asbestos-related diseases can be eliminated.
“With more Australians having more time for DIY during the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to
tell them how to be safe around asbestos.” said [Insert Title / Name].
“If you're considering DIY renovations and maintenance, 'Get in the know, take it slow
and get a pro’.”
“People working on homes built before 1990 can stay safe if they know where asbestos is,
if they don’t disturb or damage it, and if they seek professional help to locate, manage or
remove it.”
The National Asbestos Awareness Week campaign promotes the role of licensed asbestos
professionals for both home renovators and tradespeople.
“Even tradies need to call a licensed asbestos professional if they don’t have the equipment,
skills, training or licence to handle asbestos.” said [Insert Title / Name].
Further information is available at [website]
Media Contact: [Name/ Title]
For release 9am, 22 November 2021.
Media release for event
[Insert date / XX November 2021]
[Insert organisation] calls on community to think twice about asbestos.
Today [insert organisation] is [insert succinct event description] in [location]. The event
is part of National Asbestos Awareness Week (22-28 November 2021) with the theme
“Think Twice About Asbestos”.
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 1 in 3
homes nationwide.
[Insert organisation name] is one of hundreds of organisations working towards an Australia
free of asbestos-related diseases.
“For anyone who thinks asbestos-related diseases are a thing of the past, think again.
Asbestos is still causing cancer in Australians.” [Insert Title, Name, Organisation] said.
“Every year in Australia, there are an estimated 4,000 deaths from past exposure to
asbestos. That’s one of the highest death rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world,”
said [Insert Title / Name].
“Whether its DIYers doing small or large jobs around the house, or tradies on a residential
worksite, the Think Twice About Asbestos campaign reminds them of the dangers of
damaged, disturbed or deteriorated asbestos.”
By preventing exposure to asbestos fibres, asbestos-related diseases can be eliminated.
“With more Australians having more time for DIY during the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to
tell them how to be safe around asbestos.” said [Insert Title / Name].
“If you're considering DIY renovations and maintenance, 'Get in the know, take it slow
and get a pro’.”
“People working on homes built before 1990 can stay safe if they know where asbestos is,
if they don’t disturb or damage it, and if they seek professional help to locate, manage or
remove it.”
The National Asbestos Awareness Week campaign promotes the role of licensed asbestos
professionals for both home renovators and tradespeople.
“Even tradies need to call a licensed asbestos professional if they don’t have the equipment,
skills, training or licence to handle asbestos.” said [Insert Title / Name].
Further information is available at [website]
Communication Assets
5
Stakeholder Campaign Pack
FORMAT
Word doc.
DESCRIPTION
This media release template can be updated and sent
with stakeholder organisation details to raise awareness
of NAAW 2021 amongst local media outlets. Two templates
are available one general and one for an event (i.e. asbestos
information events, launch events).
FILE NAME
NAAW21_01_A4 media release template
WRITTEN ASSETS
Media release templates