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Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Brian Crozier International, Steps in the right direction: Sean Quinn - move to Coorparoo, 12/7/2010
... Vision Australia...Sean Quinn, who is a Vision Australia client, talks about...Sean Quinn, who is a Vision Australia client, talks about ...Sean Quinn, who is a Vision Australia client, talks about he became blind and his journey through life including the move to the new office at Coorparoo.1 wmv file audio recording on hard drivevision australia, sean quinn, coorparoo, oral history -
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Audio - Sound recording, 3AW Breakfast Show segment with Nick Jones, 18/7/2006
... Vision Australia...3AW Ross Stevenson and John Burns talk to Vision Australia...3AW Ross Stevenson and John Burns talk to Vision Australia ...3AW Ross Stevenson and John Burns talk to Vision Australia orthoptist Nick Jones about peripheral vision, with Tony Shaw undergoing tests on his vision.1 CD with single trackvision australia, nick jones, tony shaw, ross stevenson, john burns, 3aw radio station -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Kim's Foundation of Hope, 2011
... vision australia foundation...This plaque was presented to Vision Australia on October 2...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Seven coloured photographs of Trieu Duong Tuong: Tuong playing with a pot and drum, a still from the Channel 9 news with Peter Hitchener and Feelix ambassador Sigrid Thornton, Tuong on a swing with an adult, Tuong with a ukele, a close up of Tuong's eyes, Tuong eating and Tuong in Vietname costume walking along St Kilda Road with the aid worker who helped bring him to Australia for the operation to relieve pressure caused by his undiagnosed glaucoma, Kim Thien Truong. Digital Image of framed collage of photographsThis plaque was presented to Vision Australia on October 2, 2011 by Kim's Foundation of Hope Inc. and its supporters for their outstanding dedication in improving the life of Trieu Duong Tuong. Many thanks. Kim's Foundation of Hope Inc. - Vong Tay Nhan Ai.vision australia foundation, children -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Foto Group, 2007 Gavin Jennings visit to Kooyong, 8/7/2007
... Vision Australia... to view the different technologies offered by Vision Australia...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...On July 8, 2007, the Hon Gavin Jennings MLA visited Kooyong to view the different technologies offered by Vision Australia, to Victorians who were blind or had low vision.77 digital images of Hon Gavin Jennings MLA visiting Kooyongvision australia, gavin jennings, tim evans, rachel johnson, tony iezzi, karl hughes, kevin murfitt, jamie kelly, chris edwards, deborah mould, jim pipczak, christine harding, maria robinson, glenn foard -
Vision AustraliaCertificate - Text, 2001 Ballarat Health Awards, April 11, 2001
... Vision Australia Foundation...Two certificates presented to Vision Australia Foundation...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Two ...Two certificates presented to Vision Australia Foundation for being a Finalist in the Care in the Community award and People's Choice award. Certificates are signed by Dr Michael Wooldridge, Minister for Health and Aged Care.2 white sheet with red and blue side banner, and black writingCommonwealth Dept of Veterans Affairs logo and The Ballarat Courier logo at the base on the left hand sidevision australia foundation, ballarat -
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Audio - Sound recording, Kooyong Fair radio advertisement circa 2004, 2004?
... Vision Australia Foundation...The Kooyong Fair was held to raise funds for Vision...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...The Kooyong Fair was held to raise funds for Vision Australia Foundation (previously AFB). Prior to the merge with RVIB and RBS, the Fair celebrated it's 40th anniversary as mentioned in this advertisement produced for radio.1 MP3 audio recording for use on radiovision australia foundation, kooyong fair, fundraising -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, Invitation to attend the laying of the foundation stone at Kooyong
... Vision Australia Foundation... of the Vision Australia Foundation and Chairman of the Centenary Appeal...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Invitation to attend the laying of the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 451 Glenferrie Road by Mr Don Argus AO, Patron of the Vision Australia Foundation and Chairman of the Centenary Appeal, on Monday 27th March 2000.A4 cream coloured page with black writingnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation -
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Audio - Sound recording, Brian Crozier International, Steps in the right direction: Karen Knight - move to Coorparoo, 12/7/2010
... Vision Australia... Living Services at Vision Australia, talks about she became blind... Living Services at Vision Australia, talks about she became blind ...Karen Knight, Regional Manager for QLD/NT for Independent Living Services at Vision Australia, talks about she became blind and her journey through life including the move to the new office at Coorparoo.1 wmv file audio recording on hard drivevision australia, karen knight, coorparoo, oral history -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph, Jess Gallagher on the Triple M Rush Hour show
... Vision Australia...In October 2011, Dr Jessica Gallagher, Vision Australia...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...In October 2011, Dr Jessica Gallagher, Vision Australia ambassador, appeared on the Triple M Rush Hour show. Hosted by James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless, their 'Good on ya' segment highlighted work down in the community.Jess Gallagher with James Brayshaw and Billy Brownlessvision australia, jessica gallagher -
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Textile (item) - Object, International Year of Volunteers 2001 quilt, 2001
... Vision Australia Foundation... and centres of various Vision Australia Foundation locations including...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Patchwork quilt decorated with 51squares including some tactile with a light purple backing covered with pink, green and yellow dragonflys. Hundreds of volunteer signatures flank the border of the quilt. The squares represent the services and centres of various Vision Australia Foundation locations including: Bayswater, Brighton, Kooyong Day Centre, Peer Support and Audio Description and Volunteers. A fabric label is attached to the back with the words 'Quilted and bound for Vision Australia by The Patchworkers and Quilters Guild of Victoria Inc. 2001' signed by the members. The quilt was made for the 'International Year of Volunteers 2001'. Embroidered on the quilt is 'Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's self'.Signatures of volunteers Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's selfvision australia foundation, volunteers -
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Text, Early long cane use: a study, 2010
... vision australia...Article on long cane use by Bronwen Scott from Vision...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Article on long cane use by Bronwen Scott from Vision Australia. Taken from the journal AER Journal: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness. Volume 3, Number 1, Winter 2010, p26-29.4 page PDFvision australia, bronwen scott -
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Audio - Sound recording, Gold 104 advertisement for sand sculpture exhibition at Rye, 2003, 2003
... Vision Australia Foundation... supporting Vision Australia Foundation....Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Advertisement for sand sculpturing exhibition at Rye beach, supported by radio station Gold 104. Each weekend until March 10, 2003 to see the life size sculptures at Rye, with proceeds supporting Vision Australia Foundation.1 sound file of radio advertisementvision australia foundation, gold 104, fundraising -
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Audio - Sound recording, RPH News special: Merger of RBS, RVIB and VAF, 30/5/2004
... Vision Australia Foundation... to merge with the Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind and Vision...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...At a special general meeting at RBS, members have voted to merge with the Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind and Vision Australia Foundation. Graeme Innes, will be president of the new entity into which these organisations will merge, and discusses the merger with Stephen Jolley.1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innesroyal victorian institute for the blind, vision australia foundation, royal blind society of new south wales, stephen jolley, graeme innes, project nexus -
Vision AustraliaCertificate - Text, Guinness Book of Records World Record for the Biggest Easter Egg Hunt, 1999
... Vision Australia Foundation...On 20 March 1999, during the Vision Australia Foundation's...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...On 20 March 1999, during the Vision Australia Foundation's Annual Easter Fair at Kooyong, Victoria, Australia, 150,000 solid chocolate eggs were hidden and found by 3000 hunters. This was entered as a world record in the Guinness Book of Records.1 scanned page mounted on white cardboardvision australia foundation, fundraising -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Foto Group, Renee Williamson, May 2007
... Vision Australia... for Education at the Vision Australia Information and Library Service...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Renee Williamson was the Business Development Manager for Education at the Vision Australia Information and Library Service. In these images she is posing with a collection of reference books, enjoying a hot chocolate and using a white cane is disembark a tram and walk across train lines.20 digital images of Renee Williamsonvision australia, renee williamson, orientation and mobility, library -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph (item) - Image, Jason Morgan, 2023 Christmas decorations at Kooyong, 23/11/2023
... Vision Australia... that reads "Merry Christmas from Vision Australia, home of Carols...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Image taken by staff member of Christmas decorations facing Glenferrie road, including an oversized inflatable Santa, a smaller inflatable Santa with his reindeer and Christmas tree and a banner that reads "Merry Christmas from Vision Australia, home of Carols by Candlelight".vision australia, buildings -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, Tilly Aston Heritage Collection brochure
... Vision Australia Foundation... at Vision Australia Foundation, with some brief information about...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Information on the Tilly Aston Heritage Collection held at Vision Australia Foundation, with some brief information about Tilly Aston (whom the collection was named after) and the resources held in the archive, and the ability of VAF to provide educational resources, accessibility advice and services to museums.1 white sheet with blue, black and green writingPhotograph of an older girl reading Braille to younger ones on a park bench (previously attributed to Tilly Aston, however there are facial discrepancies)vision australia foundation, fundraising -
Vision AustraliaAccessory - Object, Kiwi tie clip, 1975-1985
... Vision Australia Foundation... and Board Members of Vision Australia Foundation....Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...A silver Kiwi bird against a gold background. The Nicholas Kiwi Limited company tie pin symbolises the strong bond and history that existed between John Wicking and Malcolm Daubney as friends and colleagues at Nicholas Kiwi Limited and as Presidents and Board Members of Vision Australia Foundation.1 metal tie clip, a silver raised Kiwi bird against a gold/brass circular background. john wicking, vision australia foundation -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Time Capsule - Board of Directors, 2005
... Vision Australia...On November 25, 2005, a time capsule was buried at Vision...On November 25, 2005, a time capsule was buried at Vision ...On November 25, 2005, a time capsule was buried at Vision Australia's head office in Kooyong. As part of the contents, these images were put on CD and placed inside the capsule. The capsule is designated to be opened in 2066, to celebrate 200 years of providing services to people who are blind or vision impaired.1 CD with 16 imagesvision australia, gerard menses, graeme innes, john landau, june ashmore, keith barton, david blyth, malcolm daubney, lynette davis, maryanne diamond, paul gleeson, timothy griffiths, mike janes, kevin murfitt, owen van der wall, christopher cullen, tony miller, barry chapman, ivan cribb, michael brown, doug kent, george dyer, malcolm brodie, trevor anderson, don draffin, bruce allen, lawrence mccredie, peter ward, eileen ayre, rosanne cunningham -
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Audio - Sound recording, 2005 Graeme Innes letter to members regarding postal ballot on name change, 27/07/2005
... Vision Australia... the name to Vision Australia was successful, with 89% of members... the name to Vision Australia was successful, with 89% of members ...In July 2005 Chairman Graeme Innes wrote to members to let them know that the vote on a special resolution to change the name to Vision Australia was successful, with 89% of members approving the change. Now the work of raising awareness of the name had begun and members were invited to become involved with this.1 CD with 1 sound filecorporation records, tony porter, vision australia -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, RPH Print Radio Bendigo
... vision australia foundation...Vision Australia Foundation RPH Print Radio Bendigo...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Vision Australia Foundation RPH Print Radio Bendigo The services and facilities of RPH Print Radio Bendigo were made possible through the generous support of The John & Thirza Daly Charitable Trust Winifred & John Webster Charitable Trust The Jack Brockhoff Foundation and Collier Charitable FundDigital image of golden coloured plaquevision australia foundation, 3rph radio station -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 2005 Community Heritage Grant awards, 2006
... Vision Australia... collections. In 2005, Vision Australia was a recipient of one... collections. In 2005, Vision Australia was a recipient of one ...The Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program supports community organisations to look after Australian cultural heritage collections. In 2005, Vision Australia was a recipient of one of these awards. Archivist Anna Fairclough attended the ceremony at the National Library of Australia. and received the award from Senator Rod Kemp, Minister for Arts and Sport. 3 coloured photographs taken during Community Heritage Grant award ceremonyvision australia, anna fairclough, rod kemp -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Cameron L'Estrange, Workers at Prahran, 18/4//2008
... Vision Australia...Vision Australia Enterprises was the division that provided...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Vision Australia Enterprises was the division that provided employment opportunities and training for people who are blind or have low vision. It continued the initial approach that began with the formation of the first workshop in 1867. In these images, packaging items for external vendors, office skills and woodwork are shown. In 2009, the Prahran building was sold, and a new centre opened at Kensington. 52 digital images of workers in the Prahran buildingvision australia, employment, mary pipczak, norm richards, alan binginic, gena kacowicz, adrian smith -
Vision AustraliaPlaque - Image, Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards, 2002
... Vision Australia Foundation... Information Centre, Vision Australia Foundation, Kooyong. This award...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...In 2002, the Master Building Excellence in Construction Award (Excellence in Construction (Existing Building) 85M-110M) was presented to L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd for the National Information Centre, Vision Australia Foundation, Kooyong. This award hung in the main corridor of the building, opposite the middle doorway from the drop off area, from 2002 until the building's refurbishment in 2017.Black and silver coloured plastic plaquevision australia foundation, awards -
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Audio - Sound recording, Tony Porter, 25th Annual River Run/Walk radio advertisement, 1996
... Vision Australia Foundation... for the Blind (later Vision Australia Foundation) along the banks...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...The River Run/Walk event was held by the Association for the Blind (later Vision Australia Foundation) along the banks of the Yarra River. Contestants were invited to run or walk courses of 5 or 10 km, with all funds raised going to AFB. In 1996, the event comprised of 2500 entrants and was sponsored by Priceline. This audio advertisement for the event was made for the 25th anniversary.1 audio file (30 seconds) in CD-DA formatassociation for the blind, fundraising, vision australia foundation -
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Text, Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight souvenir program (2005-2017), 2005-2012 (missing 2006, 2011)
... vision australia... by Vision Australia - an amalgamation of three state based agencies...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...In 2005, Carols by Candlelight concerts began to be hosted by Vision Australia - an amalgamation of three state based agencies (RVIB, RBS and VAF). From 2005-2008, Ray Martin was the host, with Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic taking over the role from 2009 onwards. These Carols programs contain the Christmas songs, photos of the performers and advertisers wishing Christmas cheer and support for this iconic event.40 pages, illustrationsvision australia, carols by candlelight -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Foto Group, 2008 John Cain visit to Kooyong, 13/6/2008
... Vision Australia... and his wife Nancye visited the Kooyong office of Vision Australia...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...On June 13, 2008 former Premier of Victoria John Cain and his wife Nancye visited the Kooyong office of Vision Australia. After viewing demonstrations of a magnifier, screen reader and Daisy book, Mr Cain spoke to a group of VA staff and clients as well as fellow members from the PLVN (Public Libraries of Victoria Network). He later recorded an interview for VA Radio.40 digital images of John and Nancye Cain's visit to Kooyongvision australia, john cain, nancye cain, julie rae, tim evans, tony iezzi, debra rosenfeldt, jim pipczak, kevin murfitt, david blyth, stephen belbin, anne-marie schwirtlich, lorraine seeger, claude ullin, carolyn macvean, maryanne diamond -
Vision AustraliaClothing - Object, Kiwi tie
... vision australia foundation... Limited and as Presidents and Board Members of Vision Australia...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Framed dark blue tie with embroidered pattern of red Kiwi birds and white flaps with 'N' in blue. Description beneath the tie reads: The Nicholas Kiwi Limited company tie was worn by John Wicking AM and Malcolm Daubney and is portrayed in their paintings. The tie symbolises the strong bond and history that existed between them as friends and colleagues at Nicholas Kiwi Limited and as Presidents and Board Members of Vision Australia Foundation. 1 gentleman's neck tie in old gold frame vision australia foundation, john wicking, malcolm daubney -
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Audio - Sound recording, 3AW Ross and John show interview with Nick Jones, 18 July 2006
... Vision Australia...Vision Australia orthoptist Nick Jones gives Tony Shaw...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Vision Australia orthoptist Nick Jones gives Tony Shaw a peripheral vision check on 3AW Ross and John radio show. During the assessment he speaks about how vision assessments are conducted and the role of peripheral vision in everyday and sporting life. Reference to Justin Koschitzke's contact with an umpire and how everyone has a blind spot where the optic nerve joins the eye. Live air recording 18/7/2006.1 sound file of radio show interviewvision australia, nick jones -
Vision AustraliaTextile - Image, 2001 Year of the Volunteer wall hanging, 2001
... vision australia foundation..., each Vision Australia Foundation site constructed a wall...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...To celebrate the 2001 International Year of the Volunteer, each Vision Australia Foundation site constructed a wall hanging. These were proudly displayed in the various offices until refurbishments and reduction of physical office space reduced the ability to do this. Various hangings have been stored by volunteers or former staff members, however digital images were secured where possible. Ballarat's wall hanging shows Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat area around it. Mildura's wall hanging shows paddleboats on the Murray River, with grapes, a hot air balloon and a large sun.Cloth banner made by volunteers to celebrate 2001vision australia foundation, volunteers
