Children and hard working teachers in this state should not be exposed to asbestos at school.
Many public school buildings are in desperate need of upgrading.
It’s not just an equity issue now, it’s a health issue.
We need urgent action for building upgrades in our state schools.
“I currently work at a school that is 50 years old and contains asbestos. The Education Department claims that it is safe to work around, but the infrastructure is old and frequently, falling apart. There have been a number of instances where parts of the roof have collapsed, exposing teachers and students to asbestos. Furthermore, I also know a fellow teacher who has contracted a cancer known to be caused by asbestos exposure. While it is possible he contracted the illness elsewhere, the diagnosis has added to my belief that asbestos in our schools is a looming emergency”
– Victorian Teacher
