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Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Magic 1278, 2008 Carols by Candlelight concert from Magic 1278, 2008
Audio recording from radio station Magic 1278, of the 2008 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight concert.2 CDs of audio recordingsLabelled CD2 and CD3 (CD1 not found)vision australia, carols by candlelight -
Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Robotron Pty Ltd, Eureka A4 electronic secretary, 1990s
The Eureka A4 was invented in Melbourne by Milan Hudacek, and designed to capitalise on the growth of IBM PCs. It attached to the PC and allowed blind and vision impaired people to utilise screen orientated programs. It had a sockets for telephone lines, a Braille keyboard, an inbuilt disk drive, speed and volume controls as as well outlets for data ports and headphones. The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (now a part of Vision Australia) received both the Eureka Award and the Qantas Rolls Royce Award in 1990 for its participation in the development and promotion of the Eureka A4 computer. It was the first computer of its kind, designed specifically for people who are blind or vision impaired.1 black rectangular box with grey and orange keys with advertising leafletSerial no: 1897braille equipment, assistive devices, milan hudacek -
Vision Australia
Text, 2002-2005
Vision Australia Foundation,Tilly Aston Customer Council minutes 12/9/2002 -27/6/2005Paper register -
Vision AustraliaImage, circa early 2000's
Vision Australia Foundation volunteer Edna Allen. Dianne Kerr (right), unidentified female and Edna Allen (left)2 x col. photographdianne kerr, ballarat office -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, John Puttick with Anna Bligh, circa 2000?
John Puttick, Chairman of Vision Queensland, with Anna Bligh, Minister for Disability Services (later to become Queensland Premier).2 col. photographs of John Puttick and Anna Blighvision qld, john puttick, anna bligh -
Vision AustraliaPamphlet - Text, The Kooyong story: Fifty years of service to the blind, Golden jubilee 1928-1978, 1978
Brief overview of the establishment of a blind cricket ground at Kooyong and growth of services for blind and vision impaired by the Association for the Blind.16 pages of text and illustrationsassociation for the blind, victorian blind cricket association -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFilm, David Johncock, "Melbourne Trams & Trains", 2022
DVD filmed and produced by David Johncock of the UK, providing the history of Melbourne Trams and Trains and current vision of 2022. Demonstrates the work of David JohncockDVD - in a clear front black plastic case.melbourne, trams, trains, dvd, films -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Postcard
Sent to Mrs Garnet O'Neill from her brother Bill Beaty, Light Horseman, sent c1915Black and white postcard with verse.|'Sweet Thoughts'|While slowly sinks the sun from view,|Gilding the west with rosy light,|Come fond memories, dear, of you,|To brighten my deepest thoughts to-night.|Richer than golden clouds above,|Pictures of ne'er forgotten hours,|Visions of our unchanging love,|Thoughts of each promise dear, of ours.|WillmerDear Gar........From Billdocuments, postcards -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Yarra Trams, "Building for the next 100 years of Melbourne Trams", 2011
Book - 40 pages - full gloss heavy weight paper, centre stapled titled - "Building for the next 100 years of Melbourne Trams", giving a corporate overview of Yarra Trams - including the partner companies of the KDR partnership, vision, its position in Melbourne's community, its fleet, people, stats, history and future plans. 2nd copy added 15/4/2019.trams, tramways, yarra trams, keolis, kdr, downer, melbourne -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: October 30, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. October 30: New adventures – Russell Short, Role of a social worker in dealing with vision loss – Alex Z. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Moiz on track for fun run, 08/03/2017
Moiz Siddiqui is determined to knock off a 10km run and won’t let a vision-impaired diagnosis stand in his way. News article 1 page, black text, colour image.moiz siddiqui, vision impaired, eltham leisure centre -
The Cyril Kett Optometry MuseumRound gold rimmed quizzer, 19th Century
The power of the lens, +7.50 DS, suggests this might be a magnifying lens for near work rather than a quizzer for distance vision.Round gold rimmed quizzer with machine engraved lens rim. Turned ornamental stem with a small engraved swivelling ring at its end for a cord or ribbon. The lens is glass of power of +7.50 DS. -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Pop Coin Minverose Limited, Coin holder, 1983
This coin holder has five holes for holding coins, and was designed to assist vision impaired people to store and find coins.1 black pentagonal shaped coin holderPop Coinassistive devices, equipment -
Vision Australia
Text, Royal Blind Foundation 1883-2006, 2006
A brief overview of the history of the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland from it's inception to it's merger with Vision Australia in 2006.1 Microsoft Word documentroyal blind foundation of queensland -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, AFB Low Vision services advertisement, c2006
Promotional material produced to expand awareness of the Association for the Blind as a provider of services to help people with low vision as well as blindness.1 MP3 audio recording for use on radiorehabilitation, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 2009 Vision Australia Oxfam Trail Walker team, 2009
Vision Australia staff members: Kate Gniel, ?, ?, Kate Randall, are ready to tackle the 2009 Oxfam Trail Walker challenge.Coloured photograph of four women ready to head out on Trail Walkervision australia, oxfam, kate gniel, kate randall -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from "The Post" 21-1-97", P2, Cable rates under review A proposal being considered by Maroondah and other Victorian councils to charge telecommunication and power companies rates on their overhead cables was met with a low-key response by Telstra last week. Optus Vision would be affected too.` -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 32
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Robyn McKenzie interviews Maria Markou about the Telephone Response Service. Stephen Jolley speaks with Clare Bilton-Roos about books in the library. Valerie Thomas interviews Roz Stewart, who has been involved with the Association for the Blind, Tilly Aston Council, Vision Australia and Macular Vision Loss Support society. Robyn McKenzie chats with Kate Gneil about the Southern Cross Games, a Come and Try day for a variety of sports and the upcoming conclusion of the Rye Sand Sculpturing exhibition.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, maria markou, clare bilton-roos, roz stewart -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: October 10, 2000
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. October 10: Physiotherapy with kids who are blind or vision impaired – Nicola Goss, International White Cane Day – Anna Maganoy. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: November 14, 2000
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. November 14: Group leader of the Oakleigh Low Vision group – Pat Dunmore, Out of Sight in the Shed workshop – Steve Beschel. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: May 8, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. May 8: Challenges of motherhood – Julianne Pretner, Parenting children who are blind or have low vision – Sandy Mackevicius. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: December 25, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. December 25: Challenges of motherhood – Julianne Pretner, Parenting children who are blind or have low vision – Sandy Mackevicius.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Time Capsule - People's hopes for the future of Vision Australia in 2066: responses from Vision Australia clients and staff in Victoria, 2005
On November 25, 2005, a time capsule was buried at Vision Australia's head office in Kooyong. As part of the contents, these interviews 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. Clients and staff were asked what their life was like now and what they hoped would happen by 2066.1 CD with 30 sound filesvision australia, anna fairclough, barbara taylor, chris feegan, craig carey, debbie cooke, dorothy hamilton, ed gamble, elizabeth craven, elizabeth woods, frances keyland, brother gerard devlin, graham turner, jordie howell, karl hughes, ken austin, mark janes, nadine riches, rachel johnson, deborah mould, rebecca maxwell, reuben ryan, richard gale, robert de graauw, sal prestia, sandy bach, stephen jolley, sue oriander, tim noonan, andrew wright, tony clarke, tony porter, yvonne palacki, time capsule -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Obstacles of Promise
Discussion of opportunities (or lack of opportunities) open to creative and talented Australians. Asserts main obstacles to promise and progress are conservatism and lack of vision.This appears to be a talk or a speechTypewritten, quarto, (carbon copy), 8 pages. Second copy has pages 3-5 missing. (Two copies)kingsley henderson, australian creativity, new architecture, colour, shapes, robin boyd, manuscript -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Photograph, 1999
The Nowa Nowa School building was opened in 1918, by M Cameron MP (from Vision and Realisation Vol 3, p 1127).Colour photograph of Nowa Nowa Primary School 3738 Nowa Nowa Victoriaschools -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, 94.7 The Pulse Roads to Recovery with Greg McHenry and Noel Read, 05/08/2008
Community Radio station 94.7 The Pulse speaks with Noel Read about Vision Australia and his experiences with the organisation as a client and an employer.1 CD with single trackvision australia, greg mchenry, noel read -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Folder, Yarra Trams, "Moving Melbourne Forward", c2000
Printed folded heavy card folder with the title "Moving Melbourne Forward", able to contain papers, but more providing information about Yarra Trams following the formation of Yarra Trams - Transdev and Transfield in 1999. Notes Yarra trams "owns" 201 trams and 130km of track. Has a message from the CEO Hubert Guyot and details of the network and Yarra's visions for the future. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tramways, melbourne, transfield, transdev -
Vision AustraliaMixed media - Sound recording and Image, Time Capsule - People's hopes for the future of Vision Australia in 2066: responses from Vision Australia clients and staff in New South Wales, 2005
On November 25, 2005, a time capsule was buried at Vision Australia's head office in Kooyong. As part of the contents, these interviews 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. NSW clients and staff were asked what their life was like now and what they hoped would happen by 2066.1 CD with 30 sound filesvision australia, time capsule, david 'geordie' mcburnie, gerard menses, jane ellis, christine cummins, robyn whitelock, luisa ferranato, david woodbridge, russell dines, marion jones, gillian true, marina ipaviz, paul chand, vanessa spark, graeme innes, nick gleeson -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument, Eltham Community Festival, 11th-13th November 1994, 1994
20th Eltham Coimmunity Festival "Echoes of Eltham - Celebrating the visions of Eltham from the past and into the future" Nell White, Festival Co-ordinatorA4 copy paper yellow coloured tri-fold1994, eltham festival, nell white -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Optical Equipment, Spectacles, fine metal frame with case, 20thC
Glasses, also known as eyeglasses or spectacles, are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes. They are normally used for vision correction or eye protection. A pair of fine metal framed spectacles with a blue lined caseOPTICAL PRESCRIPTION SPECTACLES / 23/ COLLINS ST MELBOURNE/spectacles, optical equipment, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, early settlers
