Dozens of Schools and Childcare Centres Report Using Asbestos-Contaminated Sand

ACT Closes Over 20 Public Schools Over Asbestos Concerns in Play Sand

More than 20 public schools in the ACT have been shut—some entirely, others partially—after authorities confirmed that coloured sand used in classrooms may contain asbestos, triggering an immediate safety response and urgent communication to families. The closures came just days after Australia’s consumer watchdog recalled several brands of children’s craft sand found to contain tremolite asbestos. In a circular issued on Nov. 14 notice, the Aus…

Dozens of schools and childcare centres report using asbestos-contaminated sand

Schools have been told not to attempt to clean the asbestos up, but leave the area and close off access to affected spaces.

Canberra schools closed over asbestos found in decorative coloured sand

Ten schools in the ACT have been suddenly closed today, and a further 10 have been partially shut over potential asbestos contamination.The ACT Education Department says a decorative, coloured sand has been found to contain traces of chrysotile asbestos.The sand is used at some schools for sensory play, and arts and crafts.READ MORE: Australia's stillbirth crisis: Why have rates failed to improve in 20 years?"While WorkSafe ACT has identified t…

The following Canberra public schools will be closed on Friday, November 14

Multiple Canberra schools closed today due to Kadink Decorative Sand asbestos alert, ensuring safety measures.

Breaking: Schools closed in the ACT over asbestos risk

A snap closure has been issued for a number of schools in the ACT over fears of asbestos exposure.

Schools abruptly shut over asbestos contamination fears

Asbestos contamination fears have prompted the closures of primary schools and preschools so testing can be carried out immediately.