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Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Time Capsule - Colanda
The Colac, Victoria-based Colanda Centre was one of the last Victorian institutions and offered disability accommodation from 1976, when it was established, until 2019, with its closure.Colour photograph of the time capsule inscription, kept at the Colanda Centre in Colac, Victoria. -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Martin Unit opened in 1978 as the Hospital
The Colac, Victoria-based Colanda Centre was one of the last Victorian institutions and offered disability accommodation from 1976, when it was established, until 2019, with its closure.colanda, colac, disability services, residential services, disability, digitised photograph -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Auditor General of Victoria, "Special Report No. 15 - Met Ticket", Nov. 1990
Report - 96 pages - perfect bound, card covers, titled "Special Report No. 15 - Met Ticket", dated Nov. 1990. Report looks at the introduction of Met Ticket, industrial disputes, cost of introduction, revenue loss and protection, scratch tickets, methodology, consultation and loss of passengers. Includes driver only operation impacts, disability services and financial analysis and cost and savings impactstrams, tramways, tickets, driver only modifications, metcard, scratch tickets, conductors, unions, the met -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Reoprt - Managing Diversity Workshop NMIT, Managing Diversity Workshop: dealing with students with a disability. Student Services Department 1999, 1999
This collection of documents supports a staff workshop on "Managing Diversity" held at NMIT in 1999. It investigates the responsibility of the education sector to value diversity (irrespective of gender, culture, age, location, disability or disadvantage). 40 pages (approx.) of text. A collection of documents from various sources photocopied as notes for workshop.managing diversity, disability, special needs, human rights, equal opportunity, nmit, -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Colanda Grounds - Hostel Unit prior to renovations
The Colac, Victoria-based Colanda Centre was one of the last Victorian institutions and offered disability accommodation from 1976, when it was established, until 2019, with its closure. DRC 19 34750Digitised colour photograph of the Colanda hostel unit prior to renovationscolanda, colac, disability services, residential services, disability, digitised photograph -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Building D Mount Helen Campus, by Lucie Akers, 2023, 01/11/2023
Building D at Mount Helen Campus, Federation University. Currently (2024) inhabits university administration, AEC Centre, Disability Services, and VC Offices. This building was designed by architect Ewan Jones. Building D Mount Helen Campus, by Lucie Akers, 2023brutalism, federation university australia, mount helen campus, architect, education, building d, ewan jones and associates -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels aims to help the elderly and those with disabilities to remain living independently as long as possible. Previously volunteers delivered the meals daily, now it is a weekly delivery. The Whitehorse branch is in Silver Grove Nunawading.Coloured photograph of two women holding a container of prepared meals.meals on wheels, community care -
Expression Australia
Newsletter, Voice for Deaf People: E-news Friday 31st October 2008
Victorian Council of Deaf People now Deaf Victoria advocates on behalf of deaf people to increase access to service, to represent and provide leadership to the state government and disability groups pertaining to deaf and hard of hearing people.29.cmHx21cmW, 6 pages -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Lapel pin, Lapel pin from 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games
The 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA were the tenth edition of the Summer Paralympics. It was the first Paralympic Games where International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability athletes were given full medal statusRound lapel badge with blue, white and gold design.Official logo of the 1996 Paralympics on a white background, surrounded by a white, blue and gold motif.paralympics, 1996 atlanta paralympics -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Pin exegesis, Atlanta Paralympics pin exegesis
The 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA were the tenth edition of the Summer Paralympics. It was the first Paralympic Games where International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability athletes were given full medal status.Laminated white card (front side only)"The coloured droplets represent life's elements of body, mind, and spirit. Together they symbolize the Paralympic movement worldwide. The Australian Paralympic Federation is committed to ensuring that Australia's elite disabled athletes receive the best available preparation, coaching, training and overseas competition to produce medal winning performances at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. TARGET ATLANTA GODL '96 PO BOX 323, Glebe 2037" -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notebook, The Met, containing pad of sheets labelled "Reminder", c1995
Notebook - heavy green plastic printed with "The Met and V/Line" on the front cover containing pad of sheets labelled "Reminder" - yellow post it type notes, and asking the driver to stop at specific station and other assistance required. Used by drivers to remind them at which station or tram stop to stop at. Also has three cleat plastic card holders in the front of the pad and contact numbers for PTC disability servicestrams, tramways, ptc, the met, notebooks, instructions, disability services -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Opening of Kilmany Orbost new units by politicians, 05/1986
Kilmany Family Care Community Residential Units - ordinary community houses that are adapted for accommodation for up to six people with intellectual disabilities - opened at Orbost. See article on p. 25 of C&N for May 14, 1986.Caroline Hogg, Community Affairs Minister & Barry Murphy MLC snipping ribbon at opening of new units.Identification of persons & place.kilmany family care, hogg, caroline, murphy, barry mlc -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Castledine family home, 226 Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty
This is the home of Annie Castledine and her children, widow of Arthur Frederick Castledine. The property is now the present day site of Araluen. Araluen provides quality supports for adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Melbourne’s north-east suburbs.Son George, Sapper George Ernest Castledine VX10044 was the first soldier from the Eltham District to be killed in the Second World War, an event that ultimately resulted in the women and men of the district raising funds to create the Eltham War Memorial to benefit the children of the district as a living memorial in memory of the fallen soldiers of the district in that war.Digital file only created from scan of print on loanannie castledine, araluen, arthur frederick castledine, castledine family home, eltham war memorial, george ernest castledine, lower plenty, old eltham road, sidney castledine -
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Forest Hill Hall
The Forest Hill Hall was built before the 1960s and is situated on the South East side of the intersection of Canterbury and Springvale Rds.The hall seats 70 and can supply tables chairs and a stove. The floor is timber and there is a disability access. There are no parties allowedColoured photograph of a green building with a yellow door. Forest Hill Hall is printed on a board above the doorforest hill hall, halls -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Association for the Blind annual review 1997/98, 1998
The annual report outlines the achievements of the year, financial position and client stories. Other articles outline the extensions at Elanora and Kelaston, the introduction of the first RPH service in Mildura and gaining funding to run Disability Information Victoria on behalf of the State Government.36 printed pages with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Deaf Children Australia
Pamphlet, How Parents can help their deaf children, 1960
Pierre Patrick Gorman, CBE (1 October 1924 – 1 October 2006) was an Australian librarian and academic who specialised in education for children with disabilities. Born profoundly deaf, Gorman was the first deaf person to receive a doctorate at Cambridge University. Documents the changing nature of education of deaf children and the attitudes of the society at large and the current research. A loose-leaf printed pamphlet (A5 - 4 pages) of an address given by Dr. Pierre Gorman to the Parents Group of the Princess Elizabeth Kindergarten for the deaf, Elgar Rd, Burwood, Victoria on 25th November, 1960. deaf children australia, dca, princess elizabeth kindergarten for the deaf, pekd, dr. pierre gorman, deaf community, parenting -
Unions Ballarat
Cheshire VC: A story of war and peace (Don Woodward Collection), Braddon, Russell, 1956
Biographical account of Leonard Cheshire who was a pilot in World War II and was highly decorated throughout his military career. He was also the founder of a disability charity fund that bears his name. The book is cited as being a realistic account.Military history - WWII. Biographical interest.Book; 256 pages. Cover: yellow background; gold lettering; author's name and title. Dustcover: one ripped piece available that describes the subject of the book. Remainder destroyed/lost.Illegible name in blue ink - inside cover.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, cheshire, leonard, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "The facts on light rail in St Kilda and Port Melbourne", c1987
Three fold full colour pamphlet - approx. A5 size, titled "The facts on light rail in St Kilda and Port Melbourne", published by the MTA outlining the proposed conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines. Gives information on current passengers, proposed routes, plans. Map shows the proposed lines to be converted, and the Nicholson St tram line. Outlines issues, such as disability access, Yooralla and notes Hong Kong contract. C1987.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Melbourne Times, "Future Trams", Jun. 2001
Newspaper clipping, three A3 photocopied sheets, from The Melbourne Times, 20/6/2001, titled "Future Trams" looking at future low floor trams, platforms, disability access, tram frequency. Item written by Ingrid Svendsen, with a photos of a Citadis and Oporto trams. Has quotes from Yarra trams, John Phillips, route 109 upgrade in Victoria St, Paul Mees, M>Tram and Frank Hall-Bentick.trams, tramways, new trams, c class, tram stops, disability services, melbourne, victoria st, route 109 -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Lapel pin, The Corporation of the Borough of Etobicoke, 1975
Etobicoke - then on the outskirts of Toronto, and now a part of Toronto proper - was designated as a borough between 1967-1984. It celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1975. Quite how this and related items from that anniversary entered the collection of Disability Sports and Recreation Victoria is unknown.Elongated lapel pin - round top third, rectangular bottom two thirdsImage (in gold) of an archer and the words "The Corporation of the Borough of Etobicoke", also in gold, on a dark green background.the corporation of the borough of etobicoke -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Patch, Etobicoke 125th anniversary patch
Etobicoke - then on the outskirts of Toronto, and now a part of Toronto proper - was designated as a borough between 1967-1984. It celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1975. Quite how this and related items from that anniversary entered the collection of Disability Sports and Recreation Victoria is unknown.Round clothing patch.White text on green background, "125th ANNIVERSARY - BOROUGH OF EBITOCOKE". Inset, 125th Ebitocoke anniversary logo on white background. -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Photo, Photo of Bruno Moretti with trophies, 1960s
Bruno Moretti was a key early Australian Paralympian, and a gold and silver medallist in the Paralympics during the 1960s. A founding and later life member of Disability Sport & Recreation, Moretti continued to contribute to the disabled sports movement after his retirement from competition.Black and white photograph of Bruno Moretti with two trophies.The reverse side of the photo has the handwritten description (in pencil): Bruno Moretti BEST PLAYER 1960'S -
Vision Australia
Text, Certificate of Company Membership, 1994
The Australian Institute of Management provides training courses and information to assist develop managers across Australia. Many of the issues facing RVIB were common to those in other organisations, and to help managers overcome these, connections and memberships were sought outside the disability sector.1 x A3 cream pageAIM logo (at top) Australian Institute of Management - Victoria Certificate of Company Membership This is to certify that Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind LTD has been admitted as a company member of the Australian Institute of Management-Victoria and through this Membership supports and contributes to the development of the profession of management. Given under the common seal of the Australian Institute of Management- Victoria. (Signed by) Executive Director and President Date admitted: 29 April 1994 Australian Institute of Management seal in lower left hand corner.royal victorian institute for the blind -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, V/Line, "Services for Cusomers with special needs", 12/1991
Booklet titled "Services for Customers with special needs", dated 1/12/1991 published by The Met and V/Line providing details of disability services at major railway stations, Travellers Aid, lifts, wheelchairs, vision impairment, hearing. Primarily rail focused.Yields information about the scope of disability services on Victorian Public Transport in 1991 - poor compared to now.Booklet - 24 pages finished to DL size, centre stapled.the met, disability services, v/line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate (Framed), ASPIRE Certificate of Appreciation presented to Diamond Valley Community Hospital 1995, 1995_
ASPIRE was an organisation that supported people with disabilities in the workplace. This certificate was presented to Diamond Valley Community Hospital for its support of such programs. Diamond Valley Community Hospital (DVCH) was located in Grimshaw Street Grimshaw from mid-20th century until its closure in 2000.This indicates the 'community' aspect of Diamond Valley Community Hospital and its participation in community activities.Certificate printed on cream paper, in black framediamond valley community hospital, dvch, aspire inc. -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, The blind crusaders by Belinda Watson
Summary update of Centenary AppealNewspaper article (Aussie Post, February 21, 1998) about Neil Maxwell and his involvement with Malvern's Disability Access and Information Services (DIAS), including issues with overhanging hedges. Article also includes quotes from Murray Mountain, as a consultant with Access Australia.1 newspaper article cut from a magazinenon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, stonnington council, murray mountain, advocacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Newsletter, Nunawading health matters, 1990 - 1992
Two newsletters about health care from Eastern District Health Care Centre which encompass Nunawading, Doncaster/Templestowe and Ringwood/Croydon District Health Centres. Also a mailout Issues Paper study being undertaken by Nunawading City Council about health issues of 'Over 70' age group. Also proceedings of 'Balance of Care' workshop conducted 04/04/1990 in Doncaster to consider issues and opportunities associated with the provision of an appropriate balance of care for people with psychiatric disabilities.health, nunawading district health council, northeastern metropolitan health region, city of nunawading, doncaster/templestowe district health council, ringwood/croydon district health council, gibbs, chris, melbourne, terry, morrison, judy, delmau, margaret, marshman, ian, hicks, chris, heanue, john, mileshkin, chris, krouskos, demos, dunn, paul -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 106th 1971-1972, 1970-1971
Articles in the annual report include: Matron Dunnell receiving a Churchill Fellowship, a second year wrap up of residential accommodation for children with multiple disabilities, replacing cassette players with newer models, employment of 120 people in the factory and 82 people received individualised training and rehabilitation programs.1 printed volume with photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Lapel pin, Paralympic lapel pin
The 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA were the tenth edition of the Summer Paralympics. It was the first Paralympic Games where International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability athletes were given full medal status. The three coloured drops on the pin represent "mind, body, and spirit".Australia shaped lapel pin, with pin mechanism on the back.Enamel coloured lapel pin, with three droplets (green, red, blue), symbols of the worldwide Paralympic movement.1996 atlanta paralympics, paralympics