It's a potentially deadly substance found in millions of homes, yet many people in Australia's multicultural and diverse communities are unaware of the threat it poses.
This month, there's a push to raise awareness about the risks of asbestos exposure, with four-thousand Australians dying each year from asbestos related diseases.
But many Australians are unaware of the dangers, or even of the existence, of asbestos.
It's a naturally occurring mineral used in insulating materials, made up of tiny fibers that form a dust when disturbed.
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