Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the death of one of the original members Charles D. Taylor, 120 members on the roll, a successful social held at Dr Strong's church, some small loans granted to members, three concerts held in the Western District were not profitable however those around Melbourne were favourably attended, changes to the Constitution to provide for honorary members, 180 visits were made across 12 metro districts, the Tea Agency now has ten members using this service, and the Industrial Depot has been hampered by the war efforts but the Association has agreed to a further trial and thanks the VABW for letting them store some books for members who are unable to travel to the Collins Street office.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the closure of the Industrial Depot due to its inability to break even, loans were made for blind people to learn a calling, employ an instructor and help a young man start a business as a hawker, free postage was granted for Braille and Moon articles through an Act of Parliament, and blind voters being able to vote in Federal elections.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including an increase of membership to 150, the unfortunate illness of Mr Holgate, that attendance at meetings has improved due to the possible transfer of them into the city, the Secretary is now paid for their work due to the amount required, a number of goods designed for the blind have been imported by the Association from England and are being sold, some of which (the embossed music) has formed the beginning of a small music braille library, instruction in light handicrafts in the homes of the blind is continuing and now includes a knitting machine, concerts are still being undertaken with the focus on publicity for the Association and covering performing fees rather than as a fundraiser, and there are plans to create a fund scheme for sick workers.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership of 166, the death of B.W. Holgate who was a most active worker, another order of goods has arrived from England, due to the large increase of work an office has been opened at Oxford Chambers, the Tea Agency has been reorganised, decision to establish an Australian Braille Correspondence club, asking for help in identifying anyone needing the services of the Association and efforts being made to remove the Immigration Restriction Act thus removing the bond required when travelling between states.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

, Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership total of 185, loan of 10 pounds to a member to start his own wool and coal business which has been a success, a typewriting machine has been purchased and instruction of this for our members will be made available, and a suggestion was taken to hold a demonstration of what the Association does which resulted in a successful gymkhana at the Glacierium. From this event a total of 223 pounds was raised and will be used as a building fund to help find more employment for blind workers.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including attaining 210 members, a talk by Tilly Aston and another by Mr Lowe on cooperation were held, the Annual Picnic was held at the Caulfield Racecourse on the King's Birthday and included a band, some trials of skills and an impromptu concert at the end of the day, 50 pounds has been put aside for the Sick Benevolent Fund however this cannot be established until 200 pounds has been raised, and an approach has been made to the government for securing an Old Age pension for those who are blind however nothing definite has been granted.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the growth of membership to 219, over 400 visits were made to people in their homes, all items designed for blind in England and have sold and a new order will be drawn up with members invited to add their items, the Correspondence Club continues to flourish with Brazil and Chile, via Esperanto, now involved and there are insufficient correspondents to keep up with demand from American writers.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including 240 members, decision to establish a home for the indigent blind, 800 visits have been paid to people in their homes, more than 90 pounds has been lent to members in distress, provision has been made in the new Electoral Bill for the Blind to record their votes and the loss of Mr Norris from Mackay, who had become of the first members of the Braille Correspondence Club and contributed articles to magazines.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including a membership of 276, nearly 1000 visits made to people in their homes with several taking the opportunity to learn Braille, leasing of 'Woodburn' to accommodate those who were unable to provide for themselves or convalescent rather than provide short term financial help, an extension of the Railway Permit was secured so that the holder is able to travel with a guide and pay only one fare on the Brighton Electric Tramway and Williamstown Ferry Boat club, commitment by the Federal Government to extend the invalid pension to blind persons, the Department of Education is improving lighting which will help some children with eye difficulties and the loss of Sir Malcolm McEachern, F.S Grimwade, Mr Quayle and Dr McBurney, (the latter for whom a portrait will be placed in the Home for the Adult Blind due to his professional and personal support of the Association).1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership of 299, 1000 visits were paid during the year, the Public Works department erected a set of steps from the top of the cliff to the sands so that Home residents may be able to access the beach, Railway Permits will now also be honoured on the Prahran-Malvern Electric Tramway and Bay Excursion Steamers, a concert party toured to Egerton, Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Myrniong and Toolern Vale for the dual purpose of raising awareness and funds for the Association, Mr A Solomon has been appointed as a second Collector to visit Country Towns and with the support of the wife of the Minister for Public Works, Miss Aston and Miss Munce waited on the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne, gave her full support to organise a fund to purchase the land and buildings in Mair Street for the Association.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership of 333, with the support of Mrs W.H. Edgar and the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne, 'Woodburn' was purchased and there were sufficient funds to reconstruct a wing to the present brick building, and plans are being drawn up under the supervision of Mr Paterson for some necessary extensions, the North Melbourne and Essendon Electric Tramway and Northcote Cable Tramway were added to the Railway Pass concession scheme, a successful concert tour was made of the Goulburn Valley from Alexandra down to the Murray, the loss of Mr Bacon - who was the first Blind Collector appointed by the Association - and Mrs May Harrison, VABW secretary who tirelessly promoted the welfare of the blind.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the inception of a series of conferences attended by representatives of various interstate and local blindness agencies, as part of an exchange of ideas with a deputation to Federal Ministers and the Premier of Victoria being favourably received, decision to form a regular concert party due to successful endeavours over the past two years, the issue of postal rates for Braille will be brought under notice at the next Postal Conference with the hope that change will eventuate in this area, a Memorial Fund has been established to perpetuate the memory of May D Harrison with a tablet placed in the Braille Library and a marble cross erected on her grave, and an obituary for W H Campbell, former President..1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the opening of the new wing at the Adult Home for the Blind by Lady Denman, removal of a 300 pound debt due the combined efforts of the Police, Military and Fire Brigades who hosted a monster carnival at Luna Park to raise funds for this, and with the help of the Minister of Railways - Hon. Donald Mackinnon - free suburban train for guides has now been granted.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the continued success of country concert tours in providing both an income for performers and raising awareness of the Association, return of wounded soldiers has prompted the need for support for those who have been blinded and the Minister of Defence has been approached to provide a list of those such affected so that the Association can provide assistance, advice and possible accommodation at Mair St, a sub-committee has been established to determine if massage training could be provided as an employment option, passing of active members Miss Faulkner and Rose Josephs, and the Honorary physician to the Adult Home for the blind (Dr Gray) has departed his position for overseas war service.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the continuance of the concert parties, a trial massage course was held with two students graduating, the loss of Mrs Grimwade who was a Patron of the Association, and thanks to the Automobile Club residents took a road trip to Mordialloc for some afternoon tea.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the continued support for Country Concert Parties, the addition of the Brunswick and Coburg Tramway Trust to the Railways Pass concession scheme, appointment of two lady collectors in lieu of a single male collector with very gratifying results, the Association wishes to compile statistics on the sources of blindness with the aid of its visitors, a committee has been formed to inquire on the possibilities of cigarette and cigar making as a light handicraft, a garden party was held to celebrate the 'coming of age' of the Association since it was formed 21 years ago, and the passing of Mr W Hall, who was a vice-president of the Society and placed his devotion to the cause above his physical disabilities, and will remembered by a lasting memorial at the Home.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including continued support through donations despite abnormal conditions caused by the war, less attendances at Country Concert Party events however it remains in a sound financial position, a bequest of 200 pounds was received from Jean Bickford for the purpose of accommodating blinded soldiers at Brighton, the work of the Association has largely been limited in area however with the Secretary's visit to both Bendigo and Ballarat it is hoped that more is possible, a new trade of plaiting bark to make small floral baskets has been added, a near miss was incurred at the 'Re-union' at Woodburn after the hot afternoon helped generate a violent tornado which fortunately missed the Home but created havoc a few hundred metres away, and the loss of several members and supporters, including Mr Young who was killed in a tram accident and Mrs G W Paterson, who along with her husband W Paterson, an active supporter of the Home.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including withdrawal of the Country Concert Party due to the influenza epidemic, efforts being made to develop a Sewing Guild, continuation of Bark Plaiting to make small baskets, introduction of a French Polishing and Boot Repairing classes, the need for a separate building at Brighton to house the ill and the establishment of fund towards this with a 100 pound donation from the Felton Bequest, and the unfortunate increase in deaths amongst members due to the epidemic including past President T. Lowe, Country Concert Party singer Miss N Gray, and the return from active service of Dr Grey.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the amendment of the Constitution to admit sighted officers to take up Committee positions and the election of the first sighted President Mr G A Mexwell, who had been with the Society since its beginning, the provision of wool from the Department of Defence at wholesale rates for blind knitters as well as the distribution of clothing surplus to need, a social evening held to farewell Mr D Blackely (one of the founders of the Association) as he moves to Western Australia, the new pass issued by the Metropolitan Tramways Board covers all lines and allows free travel for blind persons, and W.H. Paterson has stepped down from the Home Committee due to business and health reasons, however will still continue as a Trustee.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

From its beginning, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB. In this report praise for both the school and the work of the Insitute by external agencies is mentioned, the program of allowing children to handle exhibits courtesy of the Museum of Victoria, Hugh Jeffrey has just attained his degree as a Bachelor of Music (only the second to do so), honours also to Arthur McKay and other pupils who received Honours passes at university, over 1000 piano tunings were carried out this year by RVIB trained specialists, the Institute classes in cooking and hand and machine sewing have proven useful to single and married women of Melbourne, the Institute supports two cricket teams as well as other physical culture, and providing advisc to the Post Master General concerning telephone dials.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

From it's beginning in 1867, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB. These include the acquisition of Ormond Hall, nursery and school buildings by the Commonwealth and the transferal of infants and pupils to 'The Georgian' at Olinda with the need for more staff due to more residential staff required, blind pupils formed a 'Junior Red Cross Circle' raising money and also contributed knitwear and splints for mine-sweepers, the loss of Headmaster Garnet Dent, Miss Lenna Bryson and Mrs E Dunkerton on or after the move to Olinda, the appointment of Headmaster Geoffrey E Green, Miss Betty De Huggard and Miss Dulcie Allen, with Mrs Rita Nightingall and Miss Vera Hopton visiting Olinda to provide lessons, Arthur McKay passed his Diploma of Music, 1400 pianos and harmoniums were tuned this year, as most sighted employees are engaged in war work an application was successful with the Director of Manpower to keep some sighted workers in key positions as they may be required to help those blinded by war action, around 25 partially sighted workers have been placed in other factories, several workers passed the Junior First Aid Certificate of St John's Ambulance, and the loss of Dr W.B. Vance who was Honorary Medical Officer for 39 years.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Minutes of the Queensland Society of Blind Citizens committee including centre activities, staffing changes, fund raising appointment and resignation of committee members and life governorships. Some events include: 25/1/1972 - approaching the Townsville branch to ask if any applications for assistance for cyclone damage have been received, no benefits be paid to relatives doing work for members, the payment of 20 cents a week to the Queensland Musical Literary and Self Aid Society for rent of building until the Qld Society of Blind Citizens is formed and incorporated. 24/9/1974 - due to increasing utilities an increase to hostel board from $17 to $21 per week for all residents in employment. 22/10/1974 - call for special general meeting concerning dissolution of QML SAS and transferring assets and liabilities to QSBC, free use by the Coo-ee Fishing Club of the downstairs hall on Fridays and send a 'notice to fence' to the adjoining property in Stephens Road, South Brisbane. 1 book with typed pages stuck inqueensland society of blind citizens, queensland musical literary and self aid society for the blind

Minutes of the Queensland Society of Blind Citizens committee including centre activities, staffing changes, fund raising appointment and resignation of committee members and life governorships. Some events include: 23/11/1971 - addition of committee's approval for the purchase of a house to be used as a men's hostel, 14/12/1971 - collector Donnelley to be advised to divorce his religious activities from his collections and the Executive Committee inspect a house in Gladstone Road for potential purchase.1 book with handwritten and typed pages stuck inqueensland society of blind citizens, queensland musical literary and self aid society for the blind

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: launch of the Life Ready program and Big Visions book series, departure of Andrew Moffat as director and Chair, acknowledgement of Dorothy Hamilton's 40 year involvement with AFB/VAF/VA, partnership with ACMI to conduct audio-described tours, expansion of Seeing Eye Dogs in NSW, and held 100K Your Way and Bay of Fires trek fundraising campaigns.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records, alessandra dimarco, andrew moffat, ron hooton, bill jolley, graeme craig, natalie kaine, sekinda senan, dorothy hamilton, ellie hudson, craig shanahan, matt formston, sam rai, alex lonsdale, jacqui birchall, bill shorten, chris edwards, john barlow, nicola cotton, rolf geerlings, kylie gersch, abi howes, jess mckenzie, ashleigh reeves, koa reeves, jake reeves

Annual report information documenting the financial positions and changes at Vision Australia.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: due to a second year of COVID disruptions 20% of services were delivered by telehealth, launch of "Happy Pants" program for children under 10, audio description services provided for Melbourne Theatre Company streaming of 'As You Like It', Feelix Library now offering Lego Braille Bricks kits to borrowers, partnership with Amazon to connect to VA offices through Alexa, and return of the Bendigo Easter Egg Hunt.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records, andrew moffat, ron hooton, katie spence, sanjiv rajendran, laura hendrey, gurleen chona, kieran jiwa, jessica gallagher, katie farrell, anthony carbines, nastasia campanella, callum padgett, ellie hudson, michelle percuoco, carly shedden, natalie kaine, rebecca kent, stephanie micallef, tones and i, lina xi, paige coleman, walter mcguire, bec murrell, natasha maclaren jones, tony broun

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: the impact of Covid 19 upon operations, extension of telehealth services, use of Webinars for instructive sessions, improvements in online services such as VAConnect App, Envoy and Kiosk, partnership with Lego to launch Lego Braille Bricks in Australia, and Carols by Candlelight was held without a live audience for the first time. 1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records, andrew moffat, ron hooton, abi howes, natalie kaine, nikki hind, sylvie palladino, david hobson, marina prior, lissette molina, paige coleman, anne ruston, chris edwards, greg hunt, katie allen, david hurley, matthew layton, caitlin smith, carly vaughan, stephen jolley, justine heath, nigel mapes, susan diver

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: the launch of educational tool Code Jumper, use of Zoom to complete training with people with new Seeing Eye dogs, successful trial of Check In and Chat webinars, successful lobbying with ABC and SBS trialing a 1 year audio description service, and the introduction of Australia's first tactile bank notes. 1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records, nicole migani-roberts, ron hooton, andrew moffat, paul kapeleris, hannah sutherland, gordon gray, david hodgson, nadia mattiazzo, tim boyle, gareth ward, kim rulach, jane bradley, caitlin jung, tony wu, matthew layton, ian edwards, karen wolffe, nemoy malcolm, jenny abela, sybil smith, alimata karimu, june smith, joy nuske, liz chen, mary delahunty, stella glorie, victoria pymm, lindsay boulton, chris edwards, marion dickinson, max schroder, susan diver, ian finlayson, nastasia campanella, tanya savva

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: farewell to Heith Mackay-Cruise from the Board, transition of Library clients to Envoy Connect digital player, relocation of Perth office, and Dorothy Hamilton receives an OAM for her services to the blind and vision impaired community.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records, ron hooton, andrew moffat, bill jolley, josh frydenberg, nick gleeson, jennifer smith, sir peter cosgrove, mia armsworth, nic hoskins, adam smith, carly vaughan, james christie, julian rait, dorothy hamilton, john tribe, susan diver

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: sudden loss of Stephen Crook and Robert Moir, retirement of Theresa Smith-Ruig, Don Fraser, Liz Alison, opening of the Leigh Garwood Mobility Training centre, introduction of Iris Vision, and Tech Buddies program introduced to provide after sales support with devices.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records, nicola cotton, julie hall, jessica timmons, micah cheung, ron hooton, andrew moffat, david woodbridge, kelly o'dwyer, james holloway, dung nguyen, vu nguyen, martin stewart, sir peter cosgrove, denis walter, sylvie palladino, marina prior, david hobson, serena melissari, sonya hardman, jack hardman, neslihan sari, grant uther, anthony testa, julie newton, lucian galbraith, bashir ebrahim, daniel keogh, marion dickinson, werner brand, alison jones