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

An unknown nursing home resident sits as she reads 'Stories for a Prince', outside in the shade. It is unknown where these images were taken, however assumed to be at Elanora.1 black and white photograph of older woman reading a bookelanora home (brighton), recreation, association for the blind

Doreen Falk, a volunteer guide at Vision Australia, leans down towards an elderly woman in a wheelchair, who is wearing headphones. In the background, various men stand and look to the right, most likely at an official function.1 colour photograph of woman leaning down to woman in wheelchairassociation for the blind, doreen falk

An older woman sits on an outdoor chair, smiling to camera. She wears a cardigan and a floral dress.1 B/W photographs of older female sitting outsideassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Female staff member smiles at an elderly female resident seated beside her, as they enjoy the sunny day. Believed to have been taken at Kelaston.1 colour photograph of two women sitting outside a buildingYellow post it note: F Caption Storyassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Miss Lucy Baldwin turned 100 years of age on December 2, 1992 whilst living at Kelaston.1 b/w photograph of Lucy Baldwin sitting in a chairMiss Lucy Baldwin 100 Years 2.12.92 Miss Lucy Baldwin, Kelaston Home Ballarat - 100 on 2/12/92 50% P2 (3)association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), lucy baldwin

Kelaston manager Don Dunstan smiles towards camera, as he walks behind three women along a corridor.1 x B/W photograph of man and three women Ballarat No.2association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), don dunstan

Two women sit on a red couch, one wearing a blue gray marle jumper (Dot Sharples) and the other a red top (Mary Annette).1 colour photograph and negative of two women sitting on a couchLeft to right: Elanora residents Dot Sharples and Mary Annetteassociation for the blind, dot sharples, mary annette, elanora home (brighton)

Image of Mrs Bertha Cobbin, as she sits in a chair on her 102nd birthday. A staff member kneels beside her.1 b/w photograph of Mrs Bertha Cobbin at ElanoraElanora 1985 A.R. photo 2association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), bertha cobbin

Image of Mrs Bertha Cobbin, as she sits in a wheelchair on her 104th birthday.1 b/w photograph of Mrs Bertha Cobbin at ElanoraBH0604 Advertiser Bertha Cobbin - 104association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), bertha cobbin

Resident Mrs Rita Coburn makes welcome Tom Ferral, giant mascot of Elanora.1 coloured photograph and negative of Mrs Rita Cobura and catResident Mrs Rita Coburn makes welcome Tom Ferral, giant mascot of Elanora.association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), rita coburn

In 1984 Kevin Bartlett was crowned King of Moomba, and visited Barry Farnsworth at Elanora.1 b/w photograph of Barry Farnsworth with Kevin Bartlettassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), barry farnsworth, kevin bartlett

Elanora resident Mrs Vera Monkhouse stands with the assistance from a nurse.1 b/w photographs of Vera Monkhouse and Elanora nurseElanora resident Mrs Vera Monkhouseassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), vera monkhouse

This card provided the bearer with the ability to park on the RVIB grounds. It reads as follows: Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind 557 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3004, Victoria, Australia Telegraphic address: 'Royalblind". Telephone: (03) 529 3544 Fax: (03) 51 4735 Parking Authorisation Vehicle Reg. No. Date Time Authorised by Please display this card on dashboard1 white card with blue writing and spacing for handwritten detailsroyal victorian institute for the blind, office equipment and supplies