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Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: March 4, 2003
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. March 4: Training and technology @ 201 High St – Sharon Boling, Vision Initiative – Christine Harding. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Textile (item) - Object, International Year of Volunteers 2001 quilt, 2001
Patchwork quilt decorated with 51squares including some tactile with a light purple backing covered with pink, green and yellow dragonflys. Hundreds of volunteer signatures flank the border of the quilt. The squares represent the services and centres of various Vision Australia Foundation locations including: Bayswater, Brighton, Kooyong Day Centre, Peer Support and Audio Description and Volunteers. A fabric label is attached to the back with the words 'Quilted and bound for Vision Australia by The Patchworkers and Quilters Guild of Victoria Inc. 2001' signed by the members. The quilt was made for the 'International Year of Volunteers 2001'. Embroidered on the quilt is 'Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's self'.Signatures of volunteers Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's selfvision australia foundation, volunteers -
Vision Australia
Text, Early long cane use: a study, 2010
Article on long cane use by Bronwen Scott from Vision Australia. Taken from the journal AER Journal: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness. Volume 3, Number 1, Winter 2010, p26-29.4 page PDFvision australia, bronwen scott -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Gold 104 advertisement for sand sculpture exhibition at Rye, 2003, 2003
Advertisement for sand sculpturing exhibition at Rye beach, supported by radio station Gold 104. Each weekend until March 10, 2003 to see the life size sculptures at Rye, with proceeds supporting Vision Australia Foundation.1 sound file of radio advertisementvision australia foundation, gold 104, fundraising -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Recollections of RVIB School by Molly Miller, interview conducted by Jim Smith and Reuben Ryan, 28/3/1989
Oral history interview of Molly Miller. Former students recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. It was recorded in the Villa Maria Nursing home.1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, reuben ryan, molly miller -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, RPH News special: Merger of RBS, RVIB and VAF, 30/5/2004
At a special general meeting at RBS, members have voted to merge with the Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind and Vision Australia Foundation. Graeme Innes, will be president of the new entity into which these organisations will merge, and discusses the merger with Stephen Jolley.1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innesroyal victorian institute for the blind, vision australia foundation, royal blind society of new south wales, stephen jolley, graeme innes, project nexus -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: July 8, 2003
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. 8 July : Braille, past, present and future – Jordie Howell, Living with central vision loss – Heather James. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: August 12, 2003
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. August 12: Journey through vision loss – Ken Baker, Local government, cricket and RVIB – Ian McDonald. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Blind Person's Tramways Pass", 1981
Document provided to people with impaired vision to enable free travel on MMTB vehicles. Gives condition of travel, was to expire on 1/12/1981 with space for date of issue and the bearer's name. Signed by Mr Aird, MMTB Secretary,Demonstrates a free pass issued to people with impaired vision and entitled to free tram and bus travel.Yellow cloth (rexine) covered document on one side, paper on the other titled "Blind Person's Tramways Pass", No. 2002, stamped "Sample Issue Only". The yellow cloth has been given a sealed finish with the paper insert glued to the inside. stamped "Sample Issue Only" on the inside.tramways, tickets, mmtb, blind persons, passes -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Results and Observations from Research into Employment Levels in Australia - overview document, March 2007
In 2007, research was taken into employment levels of people who are blind or have low vision via a survey and interviews with a variety of people. This report was commissioned to provide primary evidence on the employment and unemployment situtation, and compare this to ABS data. 1 CD with 9 sound filesvision australia, employment, david baldwin -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder
Information folder pertaining to Bill Borthwick. Contents: -article, The Age, 2 August 2001, Bill Borthwick: a man of decency, vision and compassion. -obituary, The Age, 11 August 2001 -article, Ranges Trader Mail, 7 August 2001, Tributes flow for politician, friend, Bill Borthwick -article, Ranges Leader, 8 August 2001, "Progressive" Bushfire Bill -letter to editor, Ranges Leader, 8 August 2001, Bill left us a challenge to follow his lead -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter - St Laurence Court History, 1968-1998
An initial meeting between the Bendigo Catholic Diocese and the Brotherhood of St Laurence took place in September 1966. Land was acquired in Upper California Gully and the first flats were occupied by August 1968. In 1989 a thirty bed hostel was opened in Wesley Street, Kangaroo Flat and this was extended to 50 beds in 1993. Constant extensions on both sites have allowed for more flats, hostel beds and emergency units.St Laurence Court (Bendigo) Inc. - A Short History B4 Newsletter consisting of 7 pages: Cover: St. Established by the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, compiled for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations on Sunday, 9th August, 1998. Page 1 First meeting, land purchase and stages of building. Page 2-3 Present Accommodation and Board Members. Page 4 Merchardising, Volunteers and Residents. Page 5 Administration Staff. Page 6 Mission Statement and Values. Page 7 Vision Statement. history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, st laurence court bendigo, aged care, benetas residential aged care -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Moving Forward", 29/10/2001 12:00:00 AM
Eight page, Newspaper supplement to The Age, Monday October 29, 2001 titled "Moving Forward" - A passenger transport supplement - or "Why Melbourne's tram, train and bus network is travelling in the right direction. Features a photo of C 3001 travelling west in Collins St. Includes articles and statements on vision of the various operators, tram, train and bus, VicTrip, one link, Metcards, buses and the Camberwell Junction project "Let there be light". Adverts from Metcard, Karcher, Yarra Trams and Connex.Label on front page "The Age Monday, October 29, 2001".trams, tramways, yarra trams, m>tram, metcard, melbourne, public transport, camberwell junction, tram 3001 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Banyule Banner May 2021, 2021_05
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on council initiatives such as Reconciliation action, cycling and projected vision for Banyule 2041.A record of events within the City of Banyule.32 pages, colour illustrations. banyule banner, banyule council -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 86th annual report 1981 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1981
Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, balance sheet, auditors' report, nursing home, social work, rehabilitation, low vision clinic, honorary services, sport and recreation, blind members, life governors.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Burwood register, 1977-1989
Young clients with vision impairment or blindness require various types of educational support. This register provides listings of the name, address, date of birth, H.O.D. date, referred by whom, diagnosis and assessment programme recommended by the RVIB Visiting Teachers.1 v.rvib burwood school -
Vision Australia
Leisure object - Object, Skip-Bo cards, 1993
A set of Skip-Bo cards with printed instructions. On the box is marked 'Brailled Skip-Bo Card Game 10509'. This is an example of how popular card games can easily be made accessible by the use of Braille for those without vision. Skip-Bo playing cards with braille embossed on top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in white cardboard box recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Guinness Book of Records World Record for the Biggest Easter Egg Hunt, 1999
On 20 March 1999, during the Vision Australia Foundation's Annual Easter Fair at Kooyong, Victoria, Australia, 150,000 solid chocolate eggs were hidden and found by 3000 hunters. This was entered as a world record in the Guinness Book of Records.1 scanned page mounted on white cardboardvision australia foundation, fundraising -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Wendy Thompson assists Shirley Warboys during an induction session
Wendy Thompson (right) an RBS Volunteer Course Instructor, helps a blindfolded Mrs Shirley Warboys, feed herself. This exercise was commonly used to demonstrate to staff and volunteers the ways that everyday tasks could be accomplished despite vision loss.B/W photograph of one woman assisting anotherWendy Thompson (right) an RBS Volunteer Course Instructor, helps a blindfolded Mrs Shirley Warboys, feed herself. The point of the exercise is to show Volunteers show lack of sight can be overcome, given special training.royal blind society of nsw, wendy thompson, shirley warboys -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: November 18, 2003
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. November 18: Goalball – Robyn Stevens, Employing people who are blind or have low vision – Andrew Kostopouls (HERTZ). royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: September 7, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. September 7: Technology updates – Jim Pipczak, Vision assessment with people who have an intellectual disability – Ruth Nicholson. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Newsletter, The Answer June/July 2023 Audio Version, 2023
The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from June/July 2023.activities, answer, widows -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Newsletter, The Answer October/ November 2019 Audio Version, 2019
The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from Oct/Nov 2019.activities, answer, widows -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Newsletter, The Answer February /March 2023 Audio Version, 2023
The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from Feb/Mar 2023.activities, answer, widows -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Newsletter, The Answer February/March 2021 Audio Version, 2021
The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from Feb/Mar 2021.activities, answer, widows -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Newsletter, The Answer April/May 2021 Audio Version, 2021
The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from April/May 2021.activities, answer, widows -
Vision Australia
Award - Text, John Wilson Award citation - Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell, 6/10/2000
"The Board, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Staff acknowledge and record for posterity the outstanding service given to blind and vision impaired people in Victoria. This exceptional contribution was made in a selfless and warmhearted manner and continues Vision Australia's tradition of caring and sharing. Inherent in the many attributes displayed were the admirable qualities of leadership, loyalty, consistency of purpose, and a great generosity of spirit. In recognition of this distinguished service we now pay tribute to and honour Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell in the presentation of the John Wilson Award on 6th October 2000." Signed by John Cook - Chief Executive Officer, ? Chairman, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Malcolm Daubney, President.1 white A3 page with blue border around edgevision australia foundation, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson, Edie, 1928
The fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground bore.Black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park, fronting Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.tourism, recreation, caravan parks -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson Edie, 1928
This fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter, who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground bore.Small format black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park, fronting Roadknight Street. Shows sign at the rear of block on timber fence, other buildings in background. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, recreation, caravan parks -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson Edie, 1928
This fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground boreSmall format black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park fronting Roadknight Street. Shows homestead, cabin and tents, small tree in foreground, vehicle at side. Vera Wilson, later Vera Harbeck, standing outside entrance. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, recreation, camping, room display