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Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Facing the future: Association for the Blind annual report 1995/96, 1996
The annual report outlines the achievements of the year, financial position and client stories. Other articles outline centenary celebrations and appeal, the launch of No Sight, Great Vision by John Wilson, the proposed National Information Centre and the changing needs of nursing homes.33 printed pages with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Vision AustraliaArticle - Text, Hedge fight off by Mike Bruce
Newspaper article about complaints raised by a lobby group regarding 90 hedges that overhung footpaths and were dangerous for the vision impaired. Council implemented a new policy and the group dropped its equal opportunity complaint against Stonnington Council.1 newspaper article cut from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, stonnington council, advocacy -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Foto Group, Renee Williamson, May 2007
Renee Williamson was the Business Development Manager for Education at the Vision Australia Information and Library Service. In these images she is posing with a collection of reference books, enjoying a hot chocolate and using a white cane is disembark a tram and walk across train lines.20 digital images of Renee Williamsonvision australia, renee williamson, orientation and mobility, library -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Interview with Barry Palmer by Michele Prentice, 4/8/2004
Oral history interview with Barry Palmer by Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff 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. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, michele prentice, barry palmer -
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Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: August 19, 2003
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. August 19: Myths of Vision – Ruth Nicholson, Otway FM radio show, dressage and ten pin bowling – Chad Kelly.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: September 28, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. September 28: For Sight Achievement award for Community Service – Wanda Egerton, Vision 2020 World Sight day – Diana Faille. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Wooden clock, 1993
Upon his retirement in 1993, this clock was presented by the grateful community at Kelaston, to honour the work done for vision impaired people in Ballarat and across Victoria by John Wicking. Made by resident Jack Jones, it had a lacewood base and Huon pine centre.1 x wooden clock with plaque attachedTo John O Wicking AM in grateful recognition of the outstanding care and time devoted to the Association for the Blind 1972-1993association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), john wicking, jack jones -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph (item) - Image, Jason Morgan, 2023 Christmas decorations at Kooyong, 23/11/2023
Image taken by staff member of Christmas decorations facing Glenferrie road, including an oversized inflatable Santa, a smaller inflatable Santa with his reindeer and Christmas tree and a banner that reads "Merry Christmas from Vision Australia, home of Carols by Candlelight".vision australia, buildings -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Yarra Trams, "From Shopping to relaxing", c2000
Pamphlet for "From shopping to relaxing we're bringing Melbournians closer to their City" - promoting Yarra "Trams vision, route 109, new tramcars, superstops and a better pedestrian environment. Published c2000 following the awarding of the Franchise to Transdev / Transfield in August 1999.Yields information about the plans of Yarra Trams c2000.Pamphlet - 3 fold DL full colourtramways, yarra trams, melbourne, superstops -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBooklet, Yarra Trams, "A Greener Alternative", 5/2008
Booklet - "A Greener Alternative" - providing details of Yarra Trams vision for sustainability, signed by Dennis Cliche. Gives information on the activities being undertaken to save power, water and their ecological footprints. Has the tram tracker and love your trams logos on the rear.Yields information about Yarra trams sustainability practices 2008.Booklet - "A Greener Alternative" - DL size, 20 pages, centre stapled, full colour trams, public transport, yarra trams, sustainability, denis cliche -
Vision AustraliaPlaque - Object, John Wicking Wing, 1996
Constructed in 1996, the new wing at Elanora Nursing Home was named after John Wicking, President of the Association for the Blind for over 10 years, and a strong supporter of the Association and it's work.1 round metal plate with raised inscriptionThis plaque commemorates the turning of the first sod in the construction of the John Wicking Wing, 21st October 1996. This building recognises the outstanding contribution by J O Wicking AM President of the Association for the Blind 1972-1984 and long time friend of blind and vision impaired people throughout Victoria.association for the blind, john wicking, elanora home (brighton), nameplates -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Back Doors to Toorak, 1964
Boyd reflects on the increasing growth of apartments built in the urban fabric. The growing demand for flats also contributes to the increasing number of developers who, to Boyd's dismay follow the bare minimum in the Code of Buildings that ultimately contributes and affects the romantic visions of the Australian landscape.Original manuscript of an article titled 'The Flat Revolution' published in The Australian, 13.11.1964.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 5 pagesflat building, developer, building code, urban living, robin boyd, manuscript -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Association for the Blind 93rd annual report 1988, 1988
Articles in annual report include: President's Report, Members of the General Committee, Executive Director's Review of Services, A Day with Association Volunteers, Volunteer Service, Vision Victoria Appeal, Record of Service 1987/88, Blind Members, Finance Report with Balance sheet. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Vision AustraliaDocument - 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 -
Vision AustraliaText, Newspaper clippings 4 (1979-81), 1979-1981
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 red covered notebook with newspaper cuttingswhite cane day -
Vision AustraliaText, Newspaper clippings 3 (1978-79), 1978-1979
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 red covered notebook with newspaper cuttingswhite cane day -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 5 (1971-1972), 1971-1972
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 blue covered notebook with newspaper cuttingsGuiding light press cuttings (written on spine)association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 6 (1972-1973), 1972-1973
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 green covered notebook with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 8 (1974), 1974
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 blue covered notebook with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 9 (1974-1975), 1974-1975
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 folder with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 11 (1975-1976), 1975-1976
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 green notebook with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 12 (1976-1978), 1976-1978
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 red notebook with newspaper cuttingsPress clippings book from March 1976, March 1976-February 78association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 13 (1979-1987), 1979-1987
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 uncovered notebook with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 16 (1984-1985), 1984-1985
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 red notebook with newspaper cuttingsNo. 2 6/9/84 - 30/4/85association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 17 (1983-1984), 1983-1984
To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 red notebook with newspaper cuttingsNo. 1 4/5/83-29/2/84 1/3/84-6/9/84association for the blind -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Ted Hanlon by Judith Buckrich, 17/6/2004
Oral history interview of Ted Hanlon by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff 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. 3 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, edward (ted) hanlon -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with David Ditchfield by Judith Buckrich, 31/3/2004
Oral history interview of David Ditchfield by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff 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. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, david ditchfield -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Doug Kent by Judith Buckrich, 31/3/2004
Oral history interview of Doug Kent by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff 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. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, doug kent -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Kevin Poole by Judith Buckrich, 12/7/2004
Oral history interview of Kevin Poole by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff 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. 1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, kevin poole -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Ted Petersen by Judith Buckrich, 16/6/2004
Oral history interview of Ted Petersen by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff 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. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, e.e. (ted) petersen
