To identify AFB staff, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Assocation for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'H.M. Lightfoot Centre' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with white background and black writingassociation for the blind, badges

Plan of the first and second floors of the main building at 557 St Kilda Road, created by the RAAF during it's occupation of the same between 1942-1944.1 architectural plan of St Kilda Road main buildingroyal victorian institute for the blind, plans, raaf

A strategy board game invented in England in the 1880's, it involves placing coloured discs in lines and capturing (or flipping) opponent discs that stand in the way. Sold these days under the name 'Othello' (which links the changing relationship between discs to the Shakespearian play), the red side of the disc is smooth and the white is ridged. RNIB Catalogue no. 9434. 1 wooden box with 64 red/white reversible pieces recreation equipment, games

A hollow wooden box with an 8 pointed hole cut in top. A wooden block fits into the hole. The block is rectangular and one end has a straight bar along one side, the other end has two pointed parts on one side. There are no accompanying instructions.1 square light brown wooden box with block inserted assistive devices, education aids and devices

Certificate reads "Awarded to Association for the Arthur Wilkins Northern Suburbs Day Centre. By the Australian Bicentennial Authority which was established to plan and coordinate a nationwide profram of celebrations in 1988 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of permanent European settlement in Australia" Signed by the Executive Director (illegible), dated 2nd July 1987. All text on this certificate is located on the bottom half of the document. 1 x paper certificate from Australian Bicentennial AuthorityThe top half is populated by a repeated stylised graphic of a map of Australia, in various shades of green and gold. There is also a gold version of the same logo, labelled with "Endorsed Bicentennial Activity" , situated above the official signatures. arthur wilkins centre, essendon, association for the blind

This certificate for the registration of the business name 'Voice Print' was registered with the Victorian Corporate Affairs in 1995.1 white page with single blue edge mounted on cardboardForm 2, Business Names (Act) 1962, Section 7(4) and (5) Corporate Affairs Office, Victoria I hereby certify that the business name ... was on ... registered pursuant to and subject to the Business Names Act 1962. Given under my hand at Melbourne, this 13 October 1995 ... for Commissioner for Corporate Affairsassociation for the blind, corporation records

Victorian Association of Braille Writers had subcommittees including the 'Entertainment Committee' which organised concerts, lectures including fortnightly socials and dances throughout the year. These minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, minutes acceptance, matters arising from the minutes, accounts, reports, matters arising from reports, donations, general business and the date of the next meeting. It was noted at the June 4, 1953 meeting that the Braille Cottage at Chelsea had been sold to Mr and Mrs Smith of Ascot Vale, both who are blind readers for £1,950.1 volume of handwritten pages and typewritten sheets glued on to pagesvictorian association of braille writers, recreation

"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

This poster is advertising 'Royal Packaging and Assembly Ind' coir mats. There is a line drawing of a jester's legs and shoes and the tip of a jester's staff on a coir mat. 1 rectangular white poster with red and black text with illustration Royal Packaging and Assembly Ind. Coir Mats For the Home, Office, Factory, Hall, School. Woven Business Logos, Monograms, Lettering. Standard Sizes or Made to Order Acknowledged as Top of the Range Manufactured at our factory from the finest Indian coir Packaging and Assembly Ind. - the Industrial Division of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Telephone: 5292211royal victorian institute for the blind, employment

Small red and white plastic object with sensors in one end and a white switch and black knob on the other end. A black strap is attached to the base and the letters 'RNIB' are inscribed on the red plastic.1 red and white sensory with black dial and white buttonRNIBassistive devices, royal national institute for the blind

Funds were raised for RVIB in the during the 1940's and 1950s by putting on concerts called 'Variety on Parade'. The ticket reads 'As a Thanksgiving for sight! Proceeds in aid of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Babies, Children & Adults, St Kilda Road, Prahran, Melbourne'. It was held at the Public Hall, Buckrabanyule on Tuesday 2nd Sept. 1952 at 8pm. Admission was 3/6 and it was advised that 'New! Non-stop Variety Entertainment of Music, Mirth and Sensational Acts' would be experienced. 1 rectangular shaped concert ticket with black ink text Ticket no. 56 Ticket no. 57royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

Designed to signify bequest donors, the Iris Club badge consists of a light and dark blue Iris flower with dark centre and green stalk.1 metal pin depicting an iris attached to white cardboard'Iris Club' 'Vision Australia Foundation'vision australia foundation, badges

Bequest Honour Board. Many projects which provide invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity of the following people. Mr Leslie John Beard. Mr Oriel John Grattan. Vica & Mitia Yavitch1 wooden tablet with 4 engraved gold coloured nameplatesBequest Honour Board. Many projects which provide invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity of the following people. Mr Leslie John Beard. Mr Oriel John Grattan. Vica & Mitia Yavitch.royal victorian institute for the blind, leslie beard, oriel grattan, vica & mitia yavitch

To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 brown wooden shield with engraved gold and blue plate Association for the Blind Centenary. John Wicking. In appreciation of your outstanding contribution as Chairman of the Tilly Aston fund, part of the $7.5M Centennary appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, john wicking

Built in 1918-1919, this distinctly styled building was constructed with the needs of returned blind soldiers in mind by architects Anketell and Henderson. Matting tracks were placed in the single level floor and handrails on the wall to guide users around the building. In 1929, two stained glass windows were constructed and placed in the building to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Louis Braille's birth. (These were removed and transferred to Kooyong when the library moved its operations in 2002.) The building is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.1 x col. photograph of red brick octagonal buildingbraille and talking book library, tilly aston

Four people retrieving Braille from the shelves to pack into cane storage baskets for dispatch. A woman is taking a book off the shelf, another is annotating a piece of paper whilst a third woman looks at the spine of a book. A man in a dust coat is also handling a book. Book shelves line the walls and cane baskets are stacked upon the floor.1 B/W digital image of people sending braillebraille library of victoria, braille

A man uses a long fixed cane to ascend steps to a church.1 B/W photograph of man ascending church stepsMobility - historical Negative number: 8/70103royal blind society of new south wales, white cane day, orientation and mobility

In this image a man sits and places tiles carefully on to a board, after applying adhesive. He wears floral apron, to protect his clothing, and a pot of Selley's Tile Bond (with an ice cream stick in it), rests on the board. Most likely taken during a crafting program held at a centre.1 black and white photograph of man sticking tiles to a boardrecreation, crafting

View of RVIB building in St Kilda Road, taken from the front lawn. Leaves are scattered across the grass and a single male figure stands outside the building.1 black and white photograph of St Kilda Road buildingroyal victorian institute for the blind, buildings

Often RVIB staff went to people's homes to provide assistance such as orientation and mobility, and rehabilitation. In this image, a older man holds a white cane as he stands on the front garden step of his Victorian era home, shaking the hand of a younger female who is speaking to him. 1 black and white photograph of two people shaking handsroyal victorian institute for the blind, orientation and mobility

Black and white photograph of a man wearing a suit and hat, and a young boy of approximately ten years of age, standing side by side, outdoors, and each holding a white cane.1 black and white photograph of man and boy holding canesroyal victorian institute for the blind, orientation and mobility

10 students read at their desks in the classroom. Braille maps are on the walls and their are miniature wooden tanks, airplanes and a building on top of the cupboard. The walls are wood panelled to halfway up, then glassed.1 black and white photograph of 10 pupils in the school roomrvib burwood school, education

To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. Shortened to MBE, the award consists of a silver cross with a circular centre and a fleur de lis attached on four sides. Above the north facing fleur de lis is a crown which is connected to a rose pink crossgrain ribbon with pearl grey edges, and tied into a bow. In the central part is the profile of King George V and Queen Mary, and the words 'For God and Empire' in raised letters against a roughened background edging the portrait. On the rear are the copperplate letters 'GRI' (which stand for Georgius Rex Imperator) and an image of a crown directly above this. It is designed to be worn on the left hand side by the female recipient. In 1937 this medal was awarded to Miss Millicent Frances Ritchie for her service as Secretary of the Braille Association of Australia.1 silver coloured medallion attached to ribbon in black case millicent ritchie, victorian association of braille writers, medals

Certificate awarded to Hugh Jeffrey in 1938 upon his being awarded the Diploma in Music (Instrumental School Pianoforte Teaching). The certificate features elaborate script and the University of Melbourne logo at both the top centre and in the red seal at the bottom left hand corner. Signed by the University Chancellor (illegible) Dated 23rd August 1938.1 frame with paper certificate with black writing and red sealhugh jeffrey, awards

Coin collections have a long and varied history. Coins were often collected in churches in a box located near the entrance/exit, and later via a collection plate that was passed amongst the congregation Funds were used to repair the church or feed the poorest of the parish. The donation of coins is and was considered part of religious life and mentioned in Christian, Jewish and Islamic texts. With the need and expansion of charitable works occurring outside religious life, charity boxes began to spread into hospitals, orphanages and asylums. The need for non-fixed boxes grew with the rise in charities and their activities outside a fixed building. Collection boxes could be large (and therefore hard to move) or could be held by individuals acting as collection agents, working at a specific location, moving between dwellings or at events. In this example, the RVIB tin could be used gathering coins at events such as Carols by Candlelight, White Cane day or other special marketing days.1 metal coin collection tin with handle and paper wrapYour Donation Supports the Work of The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind RVIB lighthouse logo 557 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Telephone 9529 3544royal victorian institute for the blind, equipment

Coin collections have a long and varied history. Coins were often collected in churches in a box located near the entrance/exit, and later via a collection plate that was passed amongst the congregation Funds were used to repair the church or feed the poorest of the parish. The donation of coins is and was considered part of religious life and mentioned in Christian, Jewish and Islamic texts. With the need and expansion of charitable works occurring outside religious life, charity boxes began to spread into hospitals, orphanages and asylums. The need for non-fixed boxes grew with the rise in charities and their activities outside a fixed building. Collection boxes could be large (and therefore hard to move) or could be held by individuals acting as collection agents, working at a specific location, moving between dwellings or at events. In this example, the 3RPH tin could be used gathering coins at events such as outside broadcasts or other special marketing days.1 metal coin collection tin with handle and paper wrap1170 Radio 3RPH For the print handicapped A service of the Association for the Blindassociation for the blind, 3rph radio station

Founded in 1891, the Ellams Duplicator Company produced drum and flat duplicators that copied a stenciled sheet and allowed multiple copies to be made. Considered desk top, this rather heavy machine was operated by turning the handle and could turn out 100 copies a minute. This would have been useful for donation request letters or large print newsletters.1 black case holding a black drum and metal platesEllams Rotary Duplicator Self Feeding Ellams Duplicator Co Ltd 12 King Street London E.C. Alfred Street, Brisbane, Australiaoffice equipment, ellams

To encourage the development of audio books, a series of awards were established by the National Library of Australia in 1988, and sponsored by TDK from 1991 until their demise in 2000. Open to both commercial and non-commercial publishers, it aimed to recognise the quality achievements by individuals and publishing houses and to promote the inclusion of audio books into the mainstream market. After the conclusion, Vision Australia Foundation decided to continue the awards in-house.1 digital image of poster created to celebrate award winnersVision Australia Library 2000 Awards Night Presentation Dinner held at Hotel Sofitel, The Carillon Room Braille Book of the Year: Happy Families by Susan Varga Sanderson Young Adult Narrator of the Year: Stuart Halusz for The Ivory Trail Sanderson Young Adult Audio Book of the Year: joint winners The View from Ararat by Brian Caswell & The Ivory Trail by Victor Kelleher Narrator of the Year: Helen Morse for Happy Families Audio Book of the Year: Happy Families by Susan Vargavision australia foundation, awards