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Badge - Object, RVIB Treasurer badge, 1970-1985
A Treasurer badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Treasurer' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
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Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary badge, 1940-1980
To identify members of its Auxiliary, badges were provided. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a light green background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle, either side of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a black background, with 'Auxiliary' across the middle of the lighthouse. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse and shining light'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'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 and '25 years' either side of the lighthouse at the base. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a navy blue background. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse and shining light'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, Orbit: Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind staff newsletter, 1989-2000
The RVIB staff newsletter was produced to keep staff members informed of what was occuring around the RVIB. It contains articles on events, courses and individual staff members and volunteers, as well as reproductions of newspaper articles about RVIB, poems, artwork, jokes and stories from RVIB staff. Title was produced monthly, with the occasional bi-monthly issue, later reducing over time. 1 v. in various pagingsAlso subtitled: RVIB Staff newsletter and RVIB Staff news and viewsroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, The eye: keeping you in the loop, 2001-2004
The RVIB staff newsletter was produced to keep staff members informed of what was occuring around the RVIB. It contains articles on events, courses and information on various individual staff members and volunteers. Title was produced monthly until it's conclusion. 1 v. in various pagingsAlso subtitled: RVIB Staff newsletter royal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, Auxiliary newsletter: Out and About, 1988-2005
Out and About was produced to keep RVIB auxiliaries informed of news, activities and events that occured across the state, and to recognise individual auxiliaries and their members undertaking the valuable work of raising funds for RVIB. Produced six times a year, changing to monthly and possibly quarterly. A photocopied issue of the original 1956 newsletter is included. 1 v. in various pagingsAlso titled: RVIB Auxiliary newsletterroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, RVIB Volunteer newsletter, 1994-2005
Volunteers for RVIB were kept informed about programs, activities and opportunities within the larger organisation via the RVIB Volunteer Update. 1 volume of printed pagesAlso titled: RVIB Volunteer update.royal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, RVIB News, 1985-2005
Produced to help the RVIB connect with donors and supporters, the RVIB news provided a brief summary of programs, activities and celebrations at RVIB. Individual client stories were included, as well as the impact various initiatives had on the lives of clients. Produced irregularly.1 v. in various pagingsroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, Newsletter for ophthalmologists, 1995-1999
As a way of increasing communication between opthalmologists and RVIB, a newsletter was developed the services and support that the RVIB delivered. 1 v. of text and illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Brown case for Braille writer, 1940s
This brown painted metal case was used to carry and store a Braille Writer. It has metal caps on the corners and is lined with green felt. The handle on the front is leather. Two steel catches on the front hold it closed. Brown painted metal case with green felt lining and leather handle Marked on hinges 'U.K Patent No. 427897 and others'.braille equipment, assistive devices -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, RVIB Chronic, 1987-1989
This staff newsletter aimed to keep staff members up to date with what was happening around RVIB, with its often informal manner and chatty style. A Rebel Chronic was produced at times, which consisted of two A3 folded pages. 1 v. of illustrations and textAlso titled: The RVIB Chronic, The newsletter of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, The Rebel Chronicroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, The RVIB Talking Newspaper newspaper, 1992-1998
To enhance communication between RVIB head office and the various talking newspaper sites around Victoria, a newsletter was established. Articles from on technical issues, information sessions, what newspapers were being recorded and profiles of clients were distributed to keep the group informed.1 v. (in various pagings)royal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Soundscriber dictaphone, 1945-1960
The Sound Scriber Dictaphone allowed recordings to be imprinted into a soft disk that could then be replayed later. This was useful for blind stenographers who could transcribe the audio recording. The lid contains a speaker into which sounds are made, the front knob is allows for 'Talk' or 'Listen' and three other dials on the device allow for the tubes to be turned on/off, starting/stopping the turntable and the recording volume to be 'Dictation' or 'Conf". There are two measuring tapes placed near the recording head and the Listen head, which show the minutes in the recording. The large disk that is placed on this machine has been stopped at the 12 minute mark. At the rear of the device are two plugs, one of which is for electrical supply. This model of dicta phone remained popular until magnetic tapes.1 hinged leather case over a metal and wood machineSound Scriberaudio equipment, assistive devices -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, 1983 Opening of the Ballarat Low Vision Clinic, 18 July 1983
Don Dunstan (Kelaston manager), John Wicking (AFB President), Councillor Hitchcock (Branch Committee member) and Councillor Flynn at the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre extension on 18 July 1983.3 x B/W photographs and 3 col. photographsassociation for the blind, john wicking, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1983
An image of the extension work done at Kelaston in 1983 for the development of a low vision clinic, and the temporary premises in Mair Street that was utilised whilst the Howitt Street building was unavailable.2 x B/W photographsassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1983
As well as the official opening for the Low Vision Clinic extension of Kelaston, the residents also had their own party to celebrate the opening. Mrs Jill Bothe, occupational therapist, samples some food with Mrs Sainty, Miss Sharry, Mrs McDonald and Mrs Brown. A red ribbon was tied across the doorway with residents waiting to see who will cut it.2 x col. photographsassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1985
Trips away were a highlight for some day centre participants. Here Bill Ford, Miss Turner and Mrs Davies view the beauty of Myrtleford from a lookout.1 x col. photographs1985 Myrtleford holidayassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1981
Day centre participants enjoy an Easter Bonnet tea party. Ballarat 019 - Mrs Muir (blue flowers) and Miss Stoke (red trimmed sun hat) Ballarat 020 - Mr Joe Dean (tall orange and blue and green hat) Ballarat 021 - Mrs Blake (rabbit on hat) Ballarat 022 - Mrs Bennett (blue pinafore) and Mrs Joan Perry (white, yellow, pink flowers) Ballarat 025 - Mrs Davis (Daisy hat) Ballarat 026 - Mr Norm Batten (sun hat with yellow streamers)6 x col. photographs1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1985
Mrs Camfield, nursing home resident, picking blooms from the garden at Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1985association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1981
Mrs Laurie Hay, programme co-ordinator at Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1985
Mrs Golder and Mrs hayes playing croquet at Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1985association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1982
Two woman playing croquet at Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1982association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1979
Mrs Irene Flood, hairdresser, with Melbourne client (Mrs P O'Neil) taking advantage of Kelaston's flats for a holiday.1 x col. photograph1979association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1982
Construction site of the Low Vision Clinic at Kelaston.4 x B/W photographs1982association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1984
Mr Keith Stratton, Mr Stekelenburg and Mrs Hamill awaiting transportation for the day centre. To assist people in accessing service, volunteer drivers were used to facilitate transport to and from Kelaston. They were provided with a sticker for their front window to advise other people of this service when they were collecting people from their homes.1 x col. photographs1984association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1983
Receptionist Chris Davies, welcomes Mrs Elsie Taylor to the official opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre Extensions on July 18, 19831 x col. photograph1983association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1984
Holidays makers from Melbourne look over stock at Councillor David Baird's farm as part of their Ballarat weekend trip. With various centres around the region, different activities could be organised for travellers, through local connections.1 x col. photograph1984association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Image, 1983
Occupational therapist, Jill Bothe, with Mrs Pat East, a visitor to Kelaston for the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and day centre extensions on July 18, 1983.1 x col. photograph1983association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1982
Mrs Foster, resident, enjoying weaving in the grounds of Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1982association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, June 1981
On June 1, 1986, snow fell in the grounds of Kelaston. A few residents put on their coats and enjoyed the snowy site. Ballarat 010 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Mrs Kath Grist, Matron, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders. Ballarat 033 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Grist, Matron, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders.6 x B/W photographsJune 1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)