Framed photograph of a man looking at the camera. He has a salt and pepper mustache and wears a dark suit with white shirt and a dark thin tie. At present it is unknown which organisation he was involved with. The only clue are the words 'Robert Bruce' on the reverse of the frame.Digital image of man in suit and tierobert bruce

Locally produced, this ink supplier recommended buyers select their ink as it would assist the blind. Although this cannot be substantiated yet, the company may have donated a portion of profits to either the RVIB or AFB.1 glass bottle with cork stopper and inkStoneyfell (on bottle) Made by the blind Non-corrosive blue-black writing ink Suitable for fountain pens Price 1/- 4 oz. approx. Use this ink and help the blind help themselves. F & M Pty Ltd, Prahranfundraising, office equipment and supplies

A brown wooden award depicting a relief of an award with an image of black and white lawn bowls and a white jack on a green background. At the top of the board is an engraved plate that reads "Canberra Shield Indoor Bias Bowls for the Blind National Championships" with separate scroll work images of flowers and ferns at the top left and right hand edges. The relief sits in front of the top plate, whilst underneath are individual engraved plates for each years winners, with six plates not completed. At the base, in the middle, is another larger plate with the inscription "Most Outstanding Individual Performance". The 11 winners were inscribed "Most Outstanding Performance" with their name and year and sometimes their state. These were: 1984 Ivan Molloy, 1985 Judy Watts, 1986 Fay Williams, 1987 W. Fisher S.A., 1988 M. Cumming S.A., 1989 Betty Coleclough QLD, 1990 I. Molloy VIC, 1992 B. Brown QLD, 1994 Betty Coleclough QLD, 1996 A. Horner S.A., 1998 Ken Curtis, NSW".Wooden rectangle with metal plaques and image of lawn bowls in trophy topper that is wedged into boardawards, ivan molloy, judy watts, fay williams, w.fisher, m. cumming, betty coleclough, b. brown, a. horner, ken curtis, recreation

A metal circle sits on a brown wooden board. Within the circle are the words 'Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria' around the upper edge, an outline of a tree with a bush either side in the middle of the circle, and 'Award' below this. A gold coloured plate rests below this and reads: Community Horticultural Award 1987-88 This award was presented to The Association for the Blind George Vowell Centre, Mt Eliza in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the extensive uses of horticulture in an innovative programme being experienced in a practical way by visually-impaired elderly persons who are assisted by a strong volunteer group and staff. President: Val Sinclair 26 November 1988Wooden rectangle with 1 large round and 1 rectangular plaqueassociation for the blind, george vowell centre (mt eliza), awards, royal horticultural society of victoria

To recognise the dedication of volunteers, acknowledgement were made via plaques or other memorabilia. This brown board has a small RVIB logo at the top in enamel and in the bottom third is the plaque to Edith Perrett and her years of service.Digital image of wooden shield with enamel badge at top and metal plaque near the base.RVIB Kongwak Auxiliary Edith Perrett 45 Years Dedicated Service 14th March 2002royal victorian institute for the blind, nameplates

Donations for structural improvements were often acknowledged via plaques. In this example a sun lounge, at an unknown location, was funded through the Bennett family.Digital image of cast bronze plaqueThis sun lounge was provided through the generosity of Roy, Linda & Lorraine Bennett, November 1983.nameplates, royal victorian institute for the blind

To help children learn water safety as well as be able to provide physical therapy through water exercises, a swimming pool was opened at the Burwood School. Running a heated indoor pool required the installation of a solar hot water system, which was opened by Victorian MP David White in 1985.Brown plaque with gold coloured writing and Braille tapeThis swimming pool is heated by the sun (also in braille) The solar heating system was opened by The Hon. David White, MLC., Minister for Minerals and Energy February 15, 1985rvib burwood school, david white

In recognition of the support from the Lions and Lioness Clubs, the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland named a meeting room in their honour at the Kent Street offices.Digital image of plaque with Lions logo in cornerThe Lions Room So named on 20th March 1991 In recognition of the years of support by numerous Lions and Lioness Clubs in the State of Queensland and in appreciation of their collective effort in financing the refurbishment of our office facilities.royal blind foundation of queensland, nameplates

A metal street sign with a black background and white writing and a white pointing tip at the end, indicating which direction the Association for the Blind was located.Black and white road signAssociation for the Blind Centreassociation for the blind, nameplates

In recognition of the support from various Qld senate parties, the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland named a meeting room in their honour at the Kent Street offices.Digital image of gold coloured plaque with brown writing"The Senatorial Suite" In a display of genuine unity, Queensland's 12 senators of four political persuasions contributed equally toward part of the cost of the 1990 restoration of our premises. This is, in all likelihood, the first occasion in our nations history of such a unified act of giving of this kind. This room was officially named "The Senatorial Suite" on 20 March 1991 by Qld's longest serving current senator, Senator Mal Coulson.royal blind foundation of queensland, nameplates

In recognition of the support from Ethel Sheil, the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland named an area in her honour at the Kent Street offices.Digital image of brown plaqueEthel Sheil Unit In gratitude for her generous financial assistanceroyal blind foundation of queensland, nameplates

A silver plated cup with five leaf clover and small flower in in the middle, as well as handles with engraved leaves. Inscribed on the mug is: 2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament. G. Hoppitt. Leicester 1981. A plastic cup rests in the middle of the trophy, possibly a candle holder. When Clarrie Hoppitt attended a demonstration of blind bowling, he immediately offered his services to teach blind people how to play. His wife Grace was just as impressed and also began teaching, leading to her attendance at the 2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament and this cup as a souvenir of her participation in the event.1 silver plated cup with plastic insert2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament G. Hoppitt Leicester 1981nameplates, royal blind society of new south wales, grace hoppitt

At the top of the shield is a Lions International symbol consisting of two lions heads facing outwards either side of the words 'Lions International' and the letter 'L' in between them. At the base of the shield is a blue and gold coloured badge, consisting of two rifles crossed in front of the RVIB lighthouse, with the words 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Rifle Club' around the outside. Between the two symbols is engraved "In memory of the late George Glover Past President-Lions Club of Bennettswood - Patron and Life Member of the R.V.I.B. Rifle Club. George developed and donated equipment in order that the blind may enjoy rifle shooting and compete with others. His work done will continue to serve." In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. Passionate about the sport, Mr Glover continued work and supporting the club until his death in 1977.1 wooden shield with engraved silver plategeorge glover, rvib rifle club

A metal mug with an enamel badge for the Blinded Soldiers Bowling Club Victoria. Logo is blue, gold, white and red and features a gold torch with red flames against a blue and white background. 1 silver mug with metal badgeblinded soldiers bowling club, nameplates

A metal cup engraved with 'Melbourne Red Cross Younger Set' sits on top of a plastic base, which has a dark coloured plate attached to the front side. On the front plate is engraved "Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams". On the rear side are engraved the winners of the trophy: 1975 - RVIB, 1976 - RVIB, 1977 - RVIB, 1978 - MRCYS. The Melbourne Red Cross Younger Set were an auxiliary of RVIB that helped provide awareness and raised funds for services. Swish is a form of table tennis that is played without sight. The ball contains a bell and is hit with a rectangular bat under the board that acts as a net. This cup represented the annual game between the Auxiliary and RVIB players.1 pewter cup resting on top of a plastic platform with an engraved plate Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams 1975 - RVIB, 1976 - RVIB, 1977 - RVIB, 1978 - MRCYSnameplates, royal victorian institute for the blind

As part of it's member recognition program, National Disability Services (formerly known as ACROD), presented a plaque to Vision Australia recognising their 40 years of membership. It reads: NDS National Disability Services - 40 years - Presented to Vision Australia. Recognising 40 years of membership with National Disability Services, December 2012. www.nds.org.auSilver sheet on black board with blue, green and yellow writingvision australia, nameplates

Illawarra was the name given to the Geelong office of the Association for the Blind. These physical photographs were unfortunately too damaged to be retained in the collection, so a digital image was taken. 1. 1977 - Unnamed people undertaking carpentry at Illawarra. 2. 1970 to1980's - The Illawarra building in Pakington Street, Newtown. 3. 1970 to 1980's - A seascape mural with raised sea animals and corals was presented by the Embroiders Guild for the benefit of AFB members. An unknown female is feeling the mural. 4. 1970 to 1980's - A fragrance garden at Illawarra completely maintained by the Geelong Pelargonium Society, enables AFB members to enjoy the plants by their distinctive perfumes of lemon, lime, nutmeg and peppermint. A female stands in front of a garden bed and smells a pelargonium leaf. 5. 1982 - To encourage independence from costly and impersonal health services, diabetics attend Illawarra to learn self-management of their condition at home. A dietitian speaks with diabetics on treatment. 6. 1976 - The Geelong office of the AFB at Illawarra.6 digital images of Illawarra and the people involved with itillawarra (geelong), association for the blind

The first tape based talking book machine from the late 1950s, produced by Clarke & Smith, that allowed the listener to hear up to 20 hours of recordings. Although bulky (each tape cartridge alone weighed over 2 kgs), the MK1 was the first magnetic, multi-track tape produced and considered quite novel for it's time. The cartridge designed to be played on the Clarke & Smith Model12 Talking Book gramophone was designed to house the pick up mechanism (the phono cartridge which contains the stylus) in the lid, so that visually impaired people could just close the lid to play the record. Initially these players designed to handle only 24 rpm, but soon added 33 rpm and 16 rpm options via the dial located on the left hand corner of the disk base. Directions for using as well as reminders to use on alternating current only are located inside the lid. On the side of the player are two plastic dials: one for turning on and volume, the other for tone.Metal record player housed in a brown wooden carry case, with a speaker grill in the front, two plastic dials on the side and an electric cord extending from the back of the case.Manufactured for Nuffield Talking Book Libraryaudio equipment, clarke and smith

To assist in providing services, Vision Australia Foundation needed to raise additional funds through donor relations, particularly for building or renovation projects. In 2001 and 2002, the following donors were recorded as providing a substantial amount of funding towards this and were commemorated with a glass plaque displayed in the building. The following names (estates) were listed: 2001 - Henry Edward Bird Estate, Jakob Bursztyn Estate, Ian Sloan Hamilton Estate, Harold Charles Hill Estate, Kathleen Mary Johnston Estate, Jean Learmonth Shoosmith Estate, Ena Lemon Estate, Frederick Francis Percival Thornton Estate. 2002 - Betty Rae Collie Estate, Ivy May Horne Estate, Elaine Millicent Lewes Estate, Elsie Lorraine Lynch Estate, Patricia Marian Macfarlane Estate, Andrew John Watson Estate.Major Vision Australia Foundation donors vision australia foundation, nameplates

Life Governorships were awarded to individuals who undertook significant work or monetary donations to Vision Australia Foundation. This Honour Board was located in the Warrnambool office, and recognises the names of these people. 1985 J. Amoore 1985 M. Officer 1985 M. Coulthard 1990 G. King 2001 M. Godkin1 wooden board with letteringHonour Roll Vision Australia Foundation Warrnambool Centre Life Governors 1985 J. Amoore 1985 M. Officer 1985 M. Coulthard 1990 G. King 2001 M. Godkinnameplates, vision australia foundation

Polished wood in the shape of a shield, with a central silver plate inscribed with the name of the award and multiple smaller silver plates with individual winner names. There is also a round copper medal hanging from a chain decorated with a soldier pointing a gun on the front, leaves around the edge and on the back: 'In Pace Paratus', '1812 - 37 - 66' 'Presented by the Ontarion Rifle Association.' Winners were: 1972-73 A McKay 1973-74 I Leggett 1974-75 H Eyre 1975-76 J McKay 1976-77 J Musgrove 1977-78 J Musgrove 1978-79 J Patterson 1979-80 H Kakol 1980-81 J Musgrove 1982 H Kakol 1983 J Musgrove 1984 H Kakol 1985 H KakolPolished wood in the shape of a shield, with a central silver plate inscribed with the name of the award and multiple smaller silver plates with individual winner names.RVIB Rifle Club The Ann Andrew Perpetual Trophy Best Marksmanroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib rifle club

Example of a Braille magazine imported from the United States for readers in Australia. Playboy was produced by the National Library Service in Braille and exported to Braille libraries around the world. Magazines were costly to produce in-house, as they often held timely information that were not as relevant to the reader by the time that the transcription and embossing process was finished, and each issues required the process to be restarted each time a print issue was created. Working from the magazine itself, rather than an electronic file, and with no automated process yet developed, this issue in 1974 would have been scribed by hand and manually checked before being sent to the large embossing and binding machines for distribution. 1 Braille volume of Playboy magazinePlayboy - entertainment for men, August 1974, Volume 21, No 8, Part IVbraille library of victoria, braille books

NAB Volunteers helping to create the sensory garden at the Vision Australia Education Centre on March 23, 2007.rvib burwood school, volunteers

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

Plate advertising Hugh Jeffrey as a teacher, listing his qualification and specialisations of piano, violin and vocal harmony. After graduating from Melbourne University with his Bachelor's degree in music, he began teaching at the RVIB school.1 metal plate attached to painted wooden blockHugh Jeffrey Mus. Bac. Piano, Violin, Harmony, etc.nameplate, hugh jeffrey

Established to help further the welfare of blind people, the Narbethong Welfare Association sought to provide suitable accommodation. Application was made for assistance under the Commonwealth Handicapped Welfare program and Lady Grey House was opened in 1984 and was still operating in 1998 providing short-term, low cost accomodation.Digital image of Lady Grey house nameplateBen Humphreys, M.P. Member for Griffith on 31st March, 1984, officially opened Lady Grey House This project was financially assisted by the Commonwealth Government under the Handicapped Persons Welfare program. Narbethong Welfare Association Fred Bromley, President Eric Searle, Secretaryroyal blind foundation of queensland, nameplates

This award was presented at an award night hosted by the Braille and Talking Book Library to Richard Flanagan for "Death of a River Guide". As Richard Flanagan did not receive his award on the night the Braille and Talking Book Library kept it for him, however it was not collected. 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.Wooden rectangle with metal plate inscribed with winners nameBraille and Talking Book Library Tilly Aston 1873 - 1947 ... that all may read Benalla Award Audio Book of the Year 1996 Presented to Richard Flanagan for "Death of a River Guide"awards, audio books

Running a radio station required update and maintenance of equipment. In this example, a console was presented by the Victorian Council of Community Service Clubs to 3RPH, and acknowledged as such by this plaque.Gold coloured metal plate with inscription3rph, nameplates

Certificate awarded to the Arthur Wilkins Day Centre for it's work with the blind and visually impaired people of Essendon, awarded on November 8, 1988.1 certificate of service from the City of EssendonCity of Essendon Certificate of Service This Certificate presented by The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Essendon in recogition of the fine service given in a voluntary capacity to the Citizens of the Municipality by Association for the Blind Arthur Wilkins Memorial Centre. The Common Seal of the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Essendon was hereunto affixed in the presence of (signature illegible) Mayor (signature illegible) Councillor (signature illegible) City Manager On this .... day of .... , 19....association for the blind, city of essendon

Presentation to David Blyth for his significant contribution to the conference.In Recognition of Mr David Charles Hughes Blyth for this significant contribution to the program of the International Conference on Aging and Visual Impairment, April 5-7, 1994, Atlanta, Georgia. John E Crews, D.P.A., Department of Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation Research and Development Center J. Elton Moore, Ed. D., Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Visiondavid blyth, awards