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Three people stand in a kitchen. The gentleman on the left wears a white coat, the younger male in the middle wears a chefs jacket and checked pants, and holds a platter, whilst the older female at the right holds a certificate. A Cooking Apprentice award was given to a person employed at the Association for the Blind.1 x B/W photographassociation for the blind -
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An older female holds an award for running, whilst two young women look on. This photograph is believed to have come from the Mt Eliza office.2 x col. photographsassociation for the blind, mount eliza office -
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Circa 1960's, three men hold certificates towards the man in the middle.B/W photographBallarat Page No. 3 3" include all in full clip #85 flanges to and bottom Ballarat Courier press photographassociation for the blind -
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Mrs Ada Piper of Ballarat with her letter acknowledging and congratulating her on receiving the Order of Australia medal for services to the community.B/W photographada piper, ballarat office -
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Certificate of Honour presented the to Helen M. Schutt Trust for significant support towards the Visitor Resource Centre at the Association for the Blind. Diana Jones stands between two males.1 x col. & 1 B/W photographFil #7/90association for the blind, diana jones -
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A Certificate of Merit from the AFB is presented to an unknown Bendigo organisation (possibly a corrections institution). Three men hold the certificate; two in suits, one in a workshirt and pants.1 x B/W photographBendigo page 3" (illegible) Photo No. 14 #85 Flanges top and bottomassociation for the blind -
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ABC journalist and presenter Edwin Maher is given an award from the Association for the Blind offices in Mount Eliza.3 x col. photographsassociation for the blind, edwin maher -
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As part of educating the community, the Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School undertook a series of school visits to promote the work and the understanding of seeing eye dogs. Here are a collection of images from these visits.6 x B/W photographslady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration -
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See Album #66 for hard copy of first image Interior of Braille and Talking Book Library in Commercial Road, Prahran.3 col.digital images -
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Photograph - Image, Retrieving Braille from the shelves to pack into cane storage baskets for dispatch
Four people retrieving Braille from the shelves to pack into cane storage baskets for dispatch. A woman is taking a book off the shelf, another is annotating a piece of paper whilst a third woman looks at the spine of a book. A man in a dust coat is also handling a book. Book shelves line the walls and cane baskets are stacked upon the floor.1 B/W digital image of people sending braillebraille library of victoria, braille -
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Letter - Text, White Cane Day [information sheet]
Brief information sheet produced by the White Cane Day committee, comprising of representatives from various organisations. It gives a brief history of the day and the committee that was formed to celebrate this.1 typed page on white paperwhite cane day, advertising -
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An older woman with glasses uses a white cane to step off from a footpath and walk down a road in surburban Sydney.B/W photographs of a female using a white caneFile: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. Royal Blind Societyroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day -
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Photograph - Image, Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an instructor, 1967
RBS client Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an RBS O&M instructor.Black and white photograph of man holding white cane guided by instructor1/68049 Mobility training - 1967royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, zelko mikulic -
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Photograph - Image, Christian / Tyler plaques
To honour the contributions of donors, plaques were often installed in buildings. Initially these were made of metal, but later other materials such as glass and plastic were used. Unfortunately buildings do not stay in their original condition, nor are they necessarily meet the needs of changing organisations, and these plaques were removed during to the organisation moving into new premises. It is unknown to which organisation these donors contributed to, however given the wording, it could be the RVIB.Digital image of two plaquesIn Memory of Margaret Victoria Christian A Generous Benefactor To the Institute To the Memory of the late Winifred Tylerroyal victorian institute for the blind, nameplates -
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Document - Text, Royal Blind Society vision and mission
The vision and mission of the Royal Blind Society.1 A4 cream coloured page with maroon writingMaroon coloured frame around pageroyal blind society of new south wales, office equipment -
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Certificate - Text, QCCI certificate of membership, 2/11/1993
Certificate of membership of the Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Queensland Foundation for Blind People Inc.1 A4 sized page for certificatequeensland foundation for blind people, awards -
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Certificate - Text, Certificate of Registration of a Workplace
Two certificates of registration of a workplace for the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland at 34 Cleveland St, Stones Corner, QLD, 4120 for the periods ending 31 January 2001 and 2002. Black writing on white paper with QLD government logoroyal blind foundation of queensland, awards -
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Image, Vision Australia Foundation Geelong-Illawarra Tilly Aston 15 Year Volunteer Service
This honour board was created in the International Year of the Volunteer 2001, to recognise volunteers who have completed 15 years of voluntary service and have received their Tilly Aston bronze medallion award. It was displayed at the Geelong/Illawarra office until refurbishment and the merger of VAF into Vision Australia. 1990: Joan Backwell, Margaret Belleville, Louise Carnegie, Elsie Clutterbuck, Lou Hayden, Jenny Heath, Dorothy MacRobert, Brenda McDermott, Daphne Smith, Beryl Whiteside, Maria Zoppolato. 1991: Audrey Anderson, Elsie Barkley, Ellen Bell, Hilary Blakiston, Bobbie Bowen, Sydney Brown, Beatrice Carpenter, Joyce Carr, Helen Carter, Bobby Clarke, Janette Cohen, Sheila David, Betty Dunk, Betty Fulton, Marjorie Gray, Margaret Hambling, Patricia Heath, Mary Honman, Lorna Humphreys, Agnes Hutchins, Phyllis Leach, Sue Leggatt, Marcelle Loughnan, Marjorie Nall, Gwenda Nielson, Marjorie Opie, Anne Prosser, Dorothy Ruxton, Fay Schmidt, Ann Stewart, Jo Swinburn, Lou Walley. 1992: Beth Hunter, Roma Vanrenan. 1993: Mary Dobson, Betty Hamilton, Dorothy Hirst, Trudi Johnston, Doreen Long, Rhoda Lovett, Joan Slade. 1995: Judy Britton, Eleanor McDonald, Leila Shinners, Joy McMillan. 1996: Judith Kelso, Barbara Shone. 1997: Dorothy Marriner, Anne Cahn, Molly Grove. 1998: Poss Collins, Pam Hodgson, Peg Hook. 2000: Mardi McCann, Barbara Carr, Kate Whitworth, Joan Walsh. 2001: Dawn McFarlane, Joyce McRae. 2002: Marion Duell, Bev Hussey. 2003: Alison Lawson, Joan Livingston, Barbara McKane 2004: Alice O'Brien 2005: Judi Idle, Margaret Coulson, Patricia Ryan International Year of the Volunteer 2001Wooden board with names of volunteers who completed 15 years of service at the Geelong officeassociation for the blind, vision australia foundation -
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Image, Vision Australia Foundation Calendar 2001
In 2001 Vision Australia clients were asked to submit artwork for consideration of inclusion into the annual Vision Australia Foundation calendar. These 12 images were selected from the many that were submitted.12 images used in the 2001 calendarvision australia foundation -
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Image, Tilly Aston memorial unveiling, 1970
To commemorate the birthplace of Tilly Aston, a memorial tablet was unveiled at Carisbrook in 1970. The ceremony drew a large crowd and included a reading of Tilly's poetry as well as a performance by school children. REMEMBER WITH THANKSGIVING THE SPIRIT OF TILLY ASTON 1873-1947 Blind From Childhood, She Endured As Seeing The Invisible A Singing Poet She Rejoiced In The Beauty Of Life Born In Carisbrook, Studied At The Blind Institute. The First Blind Student To Matriculate And Be Appointed A Teacher Foundation Member Association For The Blind. Promoted The Braille Library. (Braille characters) Below the plaque is a smaller one: ERECTED BY MIDLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CHILDREN OF CARISBROOK STATE SCHOOL 19707 images of the unveiling ceremony tilly aston -
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Medal - Object, Association for the Blind medallion, 199
To honour the service provided, a bronze coloured medallion was awarded to individuals. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Association for the Blind Medallion / Founder Tilly Aston'. On the reverse is 'Presented to' with a spray of laurel around the edge. The medallion hangs on a blue fabric band that goes around the neck. Bronze coloured medallion with illustrationsassociation for the blind, awards, medals -
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Container - Object, SEDA collection box
A plastic moulded yellow Labrador puppy in white harness with raised nose sits on a blue hollow drum, waiting for coins to be inserted into its head. On the drum, a paper label reads "please help me become a .... seeing eye dog 1800 037 773". A golden Labrador puppy and the Seeing Eye Dogs Australia logo of a paw print with an eye in the middle completes the wraparound label. This type of fundraising tin is designed to stand on counters and be secured to a desk via the metal chain at the back of the collection box. 1 plastic money collection box with metal chain attachedseeing eye dogs australia, fundraising -
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Badge - Object, RVIB badge, 1940-1980
Badges were created to identify staff members. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse . Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a navy blue background. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse on blue background'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
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Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary 25 year badge, 1940-1980
To honour the commitment of its Auxiliary, badges were awarded to commemorate 25 years of service. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue background and the words 'Auxiliary' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a navy blue background, as well as the number '25' at the base of the lighthouse. 1 metal pin depicting a gold lighthouse with shining light and writing around outside'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary' '25'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
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Document - Text, Rifle Club papers, 1966-2003
A collection of papers made by Betty Williamson for a presentation at RVIB, and includes newspaper articles as well as a potted history of the Club. In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. The club had many successful years, competing against teams from Canada and New Zealand in 1968, and had the support of ICIANZ which provided them with free munitions as well as teams to compete against. In 1977, George Glover passed away and some of the skills required for maintenance of the equipment was lost, however the club continued until the late 1980's/early 1990s.1 folder of papers and pennantsrvib rifle club, george glover -
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Document - Text, Blind Lawn Bowls papers
This collection of papers provides various information on blind bowls and the charity work undertaken by the Mentone Bowls club. In 1980, Clarrie Hoppitt attended a demonstration at his local club and was so impressed, that he offered his services to help teach blind people to play lawn bowls. This enthusiasm was shared by his wife Grace and together they travelled to Perth and other places to teach as outlined in both the newspaper article and Grace's recollection in this file. Grace's involvement in the 1981 World Blind Bowls Tournament held in Leicester is demonstrated in the programme, alongside the signatures that were collected from the players, coaches and helpers. Also included is a menu from the British Airways flight taken to the tournament, which was signed by the crew, and Clarrie Hoppitt's copy of 'To Teach a Blind Person to Play Bowls'. Additionally there is a photograph of Grace in her Australian team uniform, taken outside a house. in 1959, Albert Henry established the NABA (firstly in jest in response to a unfulfilling game of bowls, then as a charity organisation). All monies were to be directed to sick children, and the Blinded Babies fund received a good proportion of this. Over time the NABA raised $34, 683 during over 20 years of operation (1963-1982) and became a definable part of the Mentone Bowls club.Various loose papers including a newspaper article, 1981 World Blind Bowls Tournament programme, British Airways flight menu signed by the crew for the Blind Bowls team, a photograph and a history of the NABAmentone bowls club, clarrie hoppitt, grace hoppitt, royal blind society of new south wales, albert henry -
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Badge - Object, Association for the Blind General Committee badge
To identify AFB General Committee members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'General Committee' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with black writing on white background and AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges -
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Badge - Object, Association for the Blind Century Club badge
A pin honouring Century Club members of the Association for the Blind. It has the guiding light symbol, with dark blue 'wings', on a cream coloured background. The words 'Century Club' are below the symbol and "Association for the Blind" around the top two-thirds of the symbol in gold lettering. 1 metal pin with gold writing and Guiding Light symbolAssociation for the Blind Century Clubassociation for the blind, badges -
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Badge - Object, RVIB Secretary badge, 1970-1985
A Secretary badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Secretary' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writing on blue backgroundroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
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Badge - Object, Association for the Blind H.M. Lightfoot Centre badge
To identify AFB staff, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Assocation for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'H.M. Lightfoot Centre' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with white background and black writingassociation for the blind, badges