Basis for presentation about the RVIB Burwood School. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). 2 printed pages of foolscap paperroyal victorian institute for the blind, education

An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: increasing need for services and sustainable funding models, closure of Paul Cullen Centre in Roselands due to changing to government legislation, refurbishment of Enfield office and renaming of client services area to Paul Cullen Centre, commitment to creation of national blindness agency and reduction of costs due to de-duplication of library and production services, support during Early Years, Learning Years, People of working age and Later in Life, and clients Jamahl, Natasia, Ros and Cliff.1 printed volume of information about the RBS during the financial yearroyal blind society of nsw, annual reports, nastasia campanella

Notes on the Rehabilitation Training Centre, which started in 1963. References to other documents (including in the archive) are made as well as a reprint of a newspaper article on switchboard training and reception employment. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). 4 printed pages of foolscap paperroyal victorian institute for the blind, employment, rehabilitation, orientation and mobility, john keast, bruce whitehead

19 pages in table format, of events that occurred and people who were involved with the RVIB, and 1 page showing an aerial view of an unknown area. Based upon the Nipper document, this table was created by Jo Ann Matthews and C.H. Nipper.19 pages in table format, of events that occurred and people who were involved with the RVIB, and 1 page showing an aerial view of an unknown areanon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, royal victorian institute for the blind

When author C.H. Nipper created historical overview of the first 60 years of the RVIB, various topics were covered by an unordered series of pages on individual topics. These are: Admittance of Aboriginal people (1/2 page) Blinded soldiers (5 pages) Blindness - causes and prevention (4 pages) Buildings and Land (Snippets) - gas - grant of crown land - heating - insurance - water Change of name (1 page) Deaf-Blind and the Multiple Handicapped (3 pages) Education (9 pages, 1 missing) Education extracts from various newspapers (2 pages) Employment: - Placement of blind people in employment (1 page) - Dairyman (4 pages) - Insurance brokerage as a profession of the blind by Fred C Tolstrup (3 pages) Fundraising (Snippets) - Coles Book Arcade - Sporting matches Kiosks for the Blind (1/2 page) Matilda Ann Aston (5 pages) Music (5 pages) Nursing (2 pages) Organ (Snippets) Ormond Hall (3 pages) Pensions (1/2 page) Rehabilitation Training centre (3 pages) Talking Book Library (1 1/2 pages) Welfare Services (3 1/2 pages)2 page foreward and 17 page historyroyal victorian institute for the blind, c.h. nipper, blind soldiers, deaf-blind, ormond hall, fundraising, rvib nursery, nellie melba, alice mcclelland, charles halle, blinded soldiers bowling club, talking books, employment, aboriginal and torrens strait islander people, pensions, tilly aston, fred c tolstrup, charles gatty, blindness, welfare services, rehabilitation, education, buildings

Address given by Dr Richard E. Hoover to a Rehabilitation Conference, held at Ormond Hall in February 1963. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). Dr Hoover discusses how different devices can be tailored to individuals to provide them with confidence in travelling. Known as the 'Father of the Long Cane', Dr Hoover was invited to stay as a guest of the RVIB and, as well as the conference, gave several lectures to staff during his 6 week stay.7 pages of foolscap printed pagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, richard hoover, orientation and mobility

Financial information for the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales, presented as an appendix to the annual report.1 printed volume of financial information for RBSroyal blind society of nsw, annual reports

An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: launch of telephone based talking newspaper 'Today's News Now', pilot project in Canberra to obtain apprenticeships for 11 clients, development of computer-based training module, involvement in DAISY Consortium, completion of 'As I See It' - a video and handbook training package, achieved goal of $1M to upgrade RBS studios to digital technology, discussion with RVIB to create a national talking book library, the decision to sell the Paul Cullen Centre nursing home due to cost of compliance with new legislation, and client profiles of Lolita, Shayne Allen, Krystel, Tim, Nona and Xen and images of clients Callum, Sam, Lachlan and Debbie.1 printed volume of information about the RBS during the financial yearroyal blind society of nsw, annual reports, shayne allen, krystal keller, tim noonan, talking newspaper service, john landau, carol ireland, richard miller, katherine purcell, mike fryer, mark walker, justice windeyer, keith barton, roslyn lambert, chris cullen, frank martin, ivan cribb, averil legg, gai wibberley, lina jabbour, mike brown, john chatterton, barry chapman, john valder, angelo loukakis, nicholas opolski, scott monk, emma steele

The annual report outlines the achievements of the year and financial position of the organisation. Other articles discuss the addition of Telelink groups for Greek, Vietnamese and Macedonian clients, planning to move from Commercial Road building, Boroondara Council becomes the first to offer information in audio and Braille, expansion of radio network with stations open in Albury, Shepparton and Bendigo, Kooyong Fair raises $60,000, George Vowell, Mirridong and Kelaston receive government accreditation, and a Vision Australia centre opens in Southport QLD.1 volume of printed pages with illustrationsvision australia foundation, corporation records, emily macdonald, chris lynch, john mcleod, donna meade, anna baxter, john williams, margaret bell, helen morse, sue harrison, nellie lucas, edna barron, margaret sanders, helen coutts-green, john wicking, neil maxwell, peter darwin, margaret laughton, ken austin

Certificate reads "Certificate of Appreciation: The President and Committee Members of the Victorian Dragon Boat Association gratefully acknowledge the support of the Association for the Blind in the staging of the 1998 Melbourne International Dragon Boat Festival.." Signed by the President K. C. Ong, undated. Centered at the top of the page is a stylised logo of a Chinese dragon. 1 certificate of appreciation with dragon illustrationassociation for the blind, awards

The annual report outlines the achievements of the year and financial position of the organisation. Other articles discuss the name change from AFB to VAF, the increasing number of clients with eye conditions and growing relationships with overseas organisations in Indonesia and the Hong Kong Society for the Blind, the lobbying to remove bicycles, skateboards and skates from footpaths, the need for a new building at Kooyong for an increasing library, the redevelopment at Elanora and need for work at Kelaston and Mirridong, introduction of new badges with number of years of service for volunteers, and profile of client Jill Lougoon.1 volume of printed pages with illustrationsvision australia foundation, corporation records, jill lougoon, peter rickards, rohan rickards, lillian waight, jean hanly, mary ramsay, margaret blow, iris campbell, sheryl flingo, reg stirling, lotte harris, olga wilson, john moule, dr alan johnston, lola cogdon, john cook, rod mcnamara, nan browne

The annual report outlines the achievements of the year and financial position of the organisation. Other articles discuss the agreement to merge the library division with NILS (National Information Library Service), expansion of radio network with a station in Geelong and new services in Warragul and Warrnambool, launch of new building at Kooyong, redevelopment at Mirridong to incorporate Community Services facilities, Kooyong fair raised $30,000, continuing discussion over amalgamation with RVIB and RBS, the sad disbanding of auxiliaries at Geelong and Warragul, 12 Easter Egg hunts were held in partnership with Kenman Kandy and Hungry Jacks - an increase from 5 last year, and partnering with Rye Beach Action Group to bring sand sculpting to Rye.1 volume of printed pages with illustrationsvision australia foundation, corporation records, malcolm daubney, michael lynch, graeme jones, fundraising, kooyong fair

An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: opening new offices in Newcastle and Wagga, and establishing a regular presence in Broken Hill, implementing a new staff framework to oversee professional practice and casework, review and increase of volunteer positions, introduction of the 'Dots for Tots' program, establishing a Deafblind service in south-west Sydney, Audio Description launched in Canberra, partnership with Prime Australia resulting in the production of 10 commercials, a brief outline of RBS historical events and featuring clients Tanya, Ross, Lulu, Judy, Sam Jones (with Kurt Gidley), Andrew, Kay, Marie and Margaret (with Angelique).1 printed volume of information about the RBS during the financial yearroyal blind society of nsw, annual reports, graeme innes, sir alfred stephen, major general paul cullen, max roberts, john chatterton

The annual report outlines the achievements of the year and financial position of the organisation. Other articles cover the decision to sell the nursing homes, the amalgamation, the passing of John Wicking, relocation of services from Box Hill to Mitcham, sale of the Newtown and upcoming transfer to Belmont for the Geelong team, expansion of RPH network, opening of Sandhurst Wing to Mirridong as well as the development of the Jean Shoosmith Sensory Garden, and profiles of Ken Frederick, Jane Clifton, Rowan Forster, Alison Gardner, Norma Crook, Bettina Ducat and Aiden Graham.1 volume of printed pages with illustrationsvision australia foundation, corporation records, malcolm daubney, mike janes, valerie thomas, ken frederick, jane clifton, rowan forster, alison gardner, norma crook, bettina ducat, aiden graham, jamie kelly, debbie cooke, alan bates, george zamanis, rod mcnamara

The annual report outlines the achievements of the year and financial position of the organisation. Other articles include reflecting upon the sale of nursing homes, the amalgamation, restructuring due to sale of homes, and images from the Tilly Aston Heritage collection covering the 100+ years of the organisation.1 volume of printed pages with illustrationsvision australia foundation, corporation records, malcolm daubney, mike janes, valerie thomas

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 Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. 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 9pm, the performance was opened by the Melbourne Lord Mayer and the process of torchbearers (100 girls dressed in white flowing dresses walk slowly in time with the music to the stage) as a prelude to the event.1 volume with photographs and illustrationscarols by candlelight, austin hospital, margot sheridan, lawrence warner, royal victorian institute for the blind, gwen bowdler, johnny o'keefe, norman swain, bernard evans, philip gibbs, norman k mcleod, syd morgan, dr charles bennett, harold stokes

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 Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. 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 9pm, the performance was opened by the Melbourne Lord Mayer and the process of torchbearers (100 girls dressed in white flowing dresses walk slowly in time with the music to the stage, trained by Vera Hopton) as a prelude to the event.1 volume with photographs and illustrationscarols by candlelight, austin hospital, margot sheridan, lawrence warner, royal victorian institute for the blind, gwen bowdler, norman swain, philip gibbs, sir maurice nathan, syd morgan, vera hopton, norman k mcleod, cherbourg mission, dorothy baker

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 Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. 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 9pm, the performance was opened by the Melbourne Lord Mayer and the process of torchbearers (100 girls dressed in white flowing dresses walk slowly in time with the music to the stage, trained by Vera Hopton) as a prelude to the event.1 volume with photographs and illustrationscarols by candlelight, austin hospital, margot sheridan, lawrence warner, royal victorian institute for the blind, gwen bowdler, norman swain, philip gibbs, syd morgan, vera hopton, e. leo curtis, judy jacques, mrs curtis, charles scott, salvation army staff band

Program showing songs and performers of the 1979 Carols by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, brian naylor, jim watsford, colin woods, david johnston, blair edgar, harold badger, leslie miers, rolf harris, john farnham, paul meenie, linda george, thomas edmonds, markeeta little wolf, margaret nisbett, franciscus henri, kirri adams

Program showing songs and performers of the 1980 Carols by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, brian naylor, jim watsford, colin woods, david johnston, janet perkins, blair edgar, jill perryman, neil warren smith, keren minshull, jennifer murphy, normie rowe, james pegler, steven tandy, harold badger

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

Program showing songs and performers of the 1982 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, normie rowe, colette mann, gaye macfarlane, little river band, simon gallaher, john diedrich, robert colman, richard casey, joan carden, jim watsford, colin woods, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, blair edgar

Program showing songs and performers of the 1983 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationscarols by candlelight, jim watsford, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, philip gould, suzanne johnston, karen knowles, john lidgerwood, jackie love, colette mann, jackie trent, tony hatch, denis walter, australian children's choir, colin wood, brian naylor

Program showing songs and performers of the 1986 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationscarols by candlelight, brian naylor, geoff harvey, edward (ted) hanlon, debbie byrne, barry crocker, john farnham, venetta fields, simon gallaher, alison jiear, david lemke, ricky may, national boys choir, marina prior, jackie trent, tony hatch

Program showing songs and performers of the 1985 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationscarols by candlelight, brian naylor, geoff harvey, edward (ted) hanlon, peter wynne, jacqui atanasovski-green, jon st peeters, donald cant, the cobbers, peter cupples, colleen hewett, kamahl, jackie love, ross skiffington, session singers, suzanne steele, special guest, norman banks

Program showing songs and performers of the 1984 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationscarols by candlelight, jim watsford, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, denis walter, colin wood, brian naylor, geoff harvey, sue mikkelsen, stella axarlis, barry crocker, denise drysdale, colleen hewett, joan mcinnes, patrick mcmahon, polyphony, the shirt tales

In 2000 the Royal Blind Society hosted the Cellarmasters Behind the Budget Luncheon. President Graeme Innes gave the welcome, HG Nelson was MC and an auction of items was held to raise funds for RBS. Handwritten notes in this copy of the programme reflect upon the amounts raised and provide suggestions on how to improve the event.16 page booklet with 1 cartoonHandwritten figures on some auction pages and notes at back.royal blind society of new south wales, fundraising

Acknowledgements were given for the receipt of volumes transcribed by volunteers. In this set of cards, Mrs Brangwin is acknowledged for multiple volumes of various books in the 1950s.White index card with pre-printed fields and spaces for handwritten itemsImage of Braille punch in top left hand corner in a circle. Braille Library William Street Sydney Dear ...... Thank you for Volume ...... of ................ This will be bound and added to the library of the Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. We are grateful for your continued interest in our work. Yours sincerely, President Braille Writers Association of N.S.W.iris brangwin, braille writers association of new south wales

Supporters of Vision Australia Foundation were kept informed about programs, activities and opportunities within the larger organisation via Vision News. 6 pages of a tri-folded newsletterVision Newsnewsletters, vision australia foundation

Two brochures produced to help educate the general public about general eye conditions. As well as common questions, there are images of the eye and the differences in what a full vision person can see and what a person with the condition can see.2 A4 tri-folded brochures about various eye conditionsAge-related macular degeneration Information on Cataractroyal blind society of nsw, pamphlets, education