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Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 24/2/1986 to 25/9/91, 1986-1991
These meetings were held at the Kooyong office and the minutes include Present, Chair, Apologies, Minutes, Matter arising from minutes, Correspondence, Life governors, Election of members, Nominations, Reports from Regional Blind Members groups. Some highlights include: 27/10/1986 it was reported that tactile maps of the Melbourne Metropolitan Railway network are now available. 6/2/1987 as special meeting had been called to discuss in detail what action should be taken regarding the proposed $2 coin. John Cook advised that BMC had been invited to send a representative to Canberra to meet with other Blind consumers and representatives from the Mint and Treasury. The BMC agreed the coins needed further testing. 29/2/1988 The Treasury received further letters regarding the $2.00 coin. It was agreed this matter could not be pursued any further. 26/11/1990 it was reported that the commissioned by BMC of the Association's founder Miss Tilly Aston, was officially unveiled by Mrs Jean Ross and Mrs Diana Jones at the 95th Birthday Celebration Concert. The portrait was then hung in the foyer of the Vision Resource Centre. Suitably framed photographs of the founder's portrait to be circulated to all branches. The visits to primary schools by BMC members continued as part of the School's program as did the BMC radio program on 3RPH. Minute book for Blind Members Councilassociation for the blind, blind members council -
Vision Australia
Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 25/3/1991 to 7/2/1994, 1991-1994
These meetings were held at the Kooyong office and the minutes include Present, Chair, Apologies, Minutes, Matter arising from minutes, Correspondence, Life governors, Election of members, Nominations, Reports from Regional Blind Members groups. Some highlights include: 27/7/1992 Mr Ian Moore reported where possible a volunteer driver will be provided to transport members to and from day centres. Where a volunteer driver is not available a taxi will be arranged at the member's expense, with financial hardship cases assisted. 4/3/26/4/1993 a tactile map of AFB Centres has been produced with the assistance of Mr. Danby for members' information. 31/5/1993 it was reported a donation by Mr John Wicking of $50,000 was received to enable the History of the Association to be written by Mr John Wilson. 1 bookassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Tilly Aston Customer Council minutes 28/2/1994 to 28/9/1998, 1994-1998
Minutes contains welcome of new members, and work undertaken with 3RPH, public transport, schools, library and other groups on improving services for blind members.1 bookassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Tilly Aston Customer Council minutes 20/10/1998 - 26/8/2002, 1998-2002
Minutes contains welcome of new members, and work undertaken with 3RPH, public transport, schools, library and other groups on improving services for blind members.1 bookvision australia foundation, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Tilly Aston Customer Council minutes 11/11/1997 - 6/7/2004, 1997-2004
Minutes contains welcome of new members, and work undertaken with 3RPH, public transport, schools, library and other groups on improving services for blind members.1 bookvision australia foundation, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Tilly Aston Customer Council minutes 12/9/2002 -27/6/2005, 2002-2005
Minutes contains welcome of new members, and work undertaken with 3RPH, public transport, schools, library and other groups on improving services for blind members.1 bookvision australia foundation -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Blind George Vowell Branch Committee meeting minutes 10/2/1977-10/8/1988, 1977-1988
Minutes of the Mt Eliza branch committee (later known as the George Vowell branch committee) including centre activities, staffing changes, fund raising appointment and resignation of committee members and life governorships. Some highlights include: 9/5/1980 - the opening of the George Vowell Centre by Rt Hon Phillip Lynch, AFB President John Wicking and Mrs Kathleen Vowell. 16/9/1981 - the purchase of a Lowrey Debut Organ from Brash's Frankston for residents and day centre members to use. 12/11/1986 - the handing over the running of the annual fair in 1987 to a committee of volunteers rather than staff members.1 bookassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Blind George Vowell Branch Committee meeting minutes 8/2/1989-11/10/2000, 1989-2000
Minutes of the Mt Eliza branch committee (later known as the George Vowell branch committee) including centre activities, staffing changes, fund raising appointment and resignation of committee members and life governorships. Some highlights include: 9/5/1990 - the success of the 10th Anniversary Ball, which was greatly enjoyed. 10/3/1993 - a demonstration of the new Dial-in News Service that operated from Kooyong. 14/4/1999 - A time capsule was being prepared to be 'planted' in the courtyard during Volunteers Week.1 bookassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Quarterly general meeting of the Queensland Society of Blind Citizens: 19/11/1974 - 17/8/1976, 1974-1976
Minutes of the Queensland Society of Blind Citizens committee including centre activities, staffing changes, fund raising appointment and resignation of committee members and life governorships. Some highlights include: 19/11/1974 - the final meeting of the Queensland Musical, Literary and Self Aid Society for the Blind, dissolving it and vesting all assets to the Queensland Society of Blind Citizens. 21/11/1975 - a report of duplicity from a man who gave a false name and identification, then sold cash and property before absconding. 2/6/1976 - members in Townsville are desirous of purchasing a property to utilise as a headquarters. 41 Armstrong Street, Hermit Park was approved for purchase on 29/6/1976.1 bookqueensland society of blind citizens, queensland musical literary and self aid society for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Thank you certificate to Vision Australia Foundation's Essendon Centre volunteers and day program members, 2001
Celebrating the International Year of the Volunteer, Vision Australia Foundation wished to acknowledge the volunteers and day program members who inputted ideas into the design of the centre's banner. Special thanks to the following for their contribution to the stitching, painting, tapestry, applique and embroidery: Margit Arends, Alice Austin, Judith Edwards, Pamela Harris, Shirley Reid, Margaret Isaacs, Gwenda Johnson, Helen Malone, Catherine Newton and Mary Tams.1 cream sheet with grey and black writingvision australia foundation, volunteers -
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Certificate - Text, VAF Certificate of Appreciation - May 1999, May 1999
"Presented to Kelaston Ladies Auxiliary/Centre Committee Bendigo in grateful recognition of their generous support of blind and vision impaired people at the Kelaston/Mirridong Centre, May 1999". Signed by John Cook (Chief Executive Officer) and John Moule (President)2 cream coloured sheets with blue and black writingVision Australia Foundation eye logo in top left hand cornervision australia foundation, kelaston home (ballarat), auxiliaries -
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Certificate - Text, ADMA membership 2005 - Vision Australia Foundation, June 2005
"This is to certify that Vision Australia Foundation is a member of the Australian Direct Marketing Association for the year ending June 2005 and thereby abides by the Association's Code of Practice." Signed by Rob Edwards, CEO.1 cream coloured sheet with black writing and red sealadma logo in middle of page at basevision australia foundation, awards -
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Certificate - Text, Better Health Channel Partner
The Better Health Channel was an initiative of the Victorian State Government that VAF was involved with over a period of years. 1 white sheet with large blue and green borders and blue writingRed apple next to Better Health Channel in middle at topvision australia foundation, awards -
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Document - Text, Tilly Aston Heritage Collection brochure
Information on the Tilly Aston Heritage Collection held at Vision Australia Foundation, with some brief information about Tilly Aston (whom the collection was named after) and the resources held in the archive, and the ability of VAF to provide educational resources, accessibility advice and services to museums.1 white sheet with blue, black and green writingPhotograph of an older girl reading Braille to younger ones on a park bench (previously attributed to Tilly Aston, however there are facial discrepancies)vision australia foundation, fundraising -
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Certificate - Text, 2001 Ballarat Health Awards, April 11, 2001
Two certificates presented to Vision Australia Foundation for being a Finalist in the Care in the Community award and People's Choice award. Certificates are signed by Dr Michael Wooldridge, Minister for Health and Aged Care.2 white sheet with red and blue side banner, and black writingCommonwealth Dept of Veterans Affairs logo and The Ballarat Courier logo at the base on the left hand sidevision australia foundation, ballarat -
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Programme - Text, 3KZ Carols by Candlelight program 1948, 1948
Carols by Candlelight is a Christmas concert held at the Sidney Myer Music bowl. Programs and candle holders were sold, and collections made during the event to raise money for the Austin Hospital and the Red Cross. 3KZ also recorded the concert, which was played on radio on Christmas Day with a phone number to ring to donate. Prior to the Carols program at 10pm, the Red Cross organised an International Peace Pageant of various cultural groups as a prelude to the event.1 volume with photographs and illustrationscarols by candlelight, austin hospital, red cross, margot sheridan, melbourne aboriginal choir, max balderson, ann boulton, robert simmons, robert payne, mary miller, joan arnold, rex barber, university string orchestra, lawrence warner, coburg girls choir -
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Text, 1978 Carols by Candlelight program, 1969-1980
In 1969, 3KZ advised that would hand over organising the event to RVIB, and negotiations began with Channel 0 and Radio Australia. In 1970, Carols by Candlelight® was televised for the first time on Channel 0. Channel 9 took over in 1979 and has continued ever since. In 1979, Brian Naylor took over from Philip Gibbs who had hosted since 1952. 37-47 pages, illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight -
Vision Australia
Programme - Text, Carols by Candlelight 1981, 1981
Program showing songs and performers of the 1981 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, julie anthony, stella axarlis, simon gallaher, bram manusama, dianne manusama, joan mcinnes, brian naylor, daryl somers, denis walter, jim watsford, colin woods, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, blair edgar -
Vision Australia
Text, Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight souvenir program (2005-2017), 2005-2012 (missing 2006, 2011)
In 2005, Carols by Candlelight concerts began to be hosted by Vision Australia - an amalgamation of three state based agencies (RVIB, RBS and VAF). From 2005-2008, Ray Martin was the host, with Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic taking over the role from 2009 onwards. These Carols programs contain the Christmas songs, photos of the performers and advertisers wishing Christmas cheer and support for this iconic event.40 pages, illustrationsvision australia, carols by candlelight -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1898, 1898-1903
From it's beginning in 1867, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 volume containing several reports with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Annual report 1953-2004, 1953-2004
Individual copies of annual reports for RVIB from 1953/54 as it moved towards its merged entity with two other state based agencies in 2004.Unpaged volumes, illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Vision Australia
Pamphlet - Text, Lady Nell 'Seeing Eye' Dog School and Rehabilitation Centre for the Blind, 1977
A booklet promoting the work of the Lady Nell 'seeing eye' dog school from 1977. The school at the time was the only original 'seeing eye' dog school in Victoria, which was registered with the Hospitals and Charities Commission and was financially assisted by the Victorian State Government. The booklet was for sale for $1.00.36 page pamphlet with portraitslady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration -
Vision Australia
Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution annual reports 1879-1898, 1879-1898
In 1875 John William Wood left a legacy of 5000 pounds for a building to be erected for the benefit of people who were blind. A site near William Street was agreed upon, and building commenced of a two storey sandstone in Boomerang Street. Some months after its completion, a public meeting was held to inaugurate the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution, outline its rules and regulations and elect a board of management. To publicise it's work and gain donor support, the SIBI produced an annual report outlining the finances, facilities and programs offered.1 volume, illustrationssydney industrial blind institution -
Vision Australia
Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution annual reports 1890-1900, 1890-1900
This bound volume of the SIBI annual reports also contains an illustrated catalogue and price list for items manufactured and sold by the institution in 1900, as well as a booklet 'Some Brief Facts Relating to the Blind' by H. Hedger.1 volume, illustrationssydney industrial blind institution -
Vision Australia
Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution annual reports 1901-1903, 1901-1903
Annual reports for the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution, including a price list and catalogue of items manufactured by the workers.1 volume, illustrationssydney industrial blind institution -
Vision Australia
Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution annual reports 1904-1906, 1904-1906
Annual reports for the SIBI, including two illustrated catalogues with prices for goods produced by workers of the institute, dated 1900 and 1906 respectively.1 volume, illustrationssydney industrial blind institution -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution annual reports 1906-1911, 1906-1911
Annual reports for the SIBI in a bound volume.1 volume, illustrationssydney industrial blind institution, annual reports -
Vision Australia
Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution annual reports 1912-1918, 1913-1918
Annual reports of SIBI, including an illustrated booklet for the NSW Training Centre for Blind Soldiers. During and after the Great War, the services of the Institution were pushed to the limit by the rising numbers of blinded soldiers returning from the battle front.1 volume, illustrationsOn the inside of the cover is a signed affidavit relating to a will made in 1924. sydney industrial blind institution -
Vision Australia
Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution annual reports 1925-1929, 1926-1929
Annual reports from the SIBI, bound in a single volume.1 volume, illustrationssydney industrial blind institution -
Vision Australia
Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution annual reports 1930-1934, 1930-1934
Annual reports from SIBI in a single bound volume.1 volume, illustrationssydney industrial blind institution