This is a blank, unfilled template of the Life Member Certificate, which reads "Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Life Member. This is to Certify that ...[name]... was this day ... [date]... Appointed a Life Member in honour of exemplary service to people who are blind or vision impaired. By Order of the Board of Directors." There are also designated spaces for signatures of the President and CEO. Caertificate includes the Lighthouse for the Blind logo centered at the top of the page.1 certificate with blue and gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, office equipment and supplies

Edna Adams was a member of the AFB and attended the Kooyong base. She was taught by Tilly Aston when she attended the RVIB School.2 colour photographs with negativesEdna Adams, student of Tilly Aston at RVIB School. Photographed at Kooyong 1995edna adams, association for the blind

A brown wooden award with a inscribed banner at the top which reads "R.V.I.B. Perpetual Golf Trophy" and at the base of the shield "Sponsored by the Post Office Club Hotel St Kilda". In the centre of the shield is a large image of the RVIB lighthouse on a teal background, with gold writing 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' against a black background around the outside. 10 small shields have the name of the winners inscribed: 23.10.88 A. Lindores, 41 points; 5.3.89 E. Van Cuylenberg 41 points Rosebud C.C.; 12.11.99 D. Diaz 38 points Rosebud C.C.; 4.3.90 J. Imlach, 44 points, Chirnside Park; 11-11-90 K. Jacques, 40 pts, Chirnside Park, 3.3.91 D. Ingley, 35 points, Emerald G.C.; 10.11.91 R. Lee, 46 points, Lakeside G.C.; 12-4-92 E. Petersen, 42 points, Lakeside G.C.; 15-11-92 B. Hayden, 36 points, Drouin G.C.; 14.3.93 Claire Tellefson, 36 points, Lakeside G.C.Wooden shield with 10 mini shields, RVIB logo and bannerroyal victorian institute for the blind, awards

A Centenary Certificate of Appreciation presented by the RVIB to the Ballan Auxiliary for outstanding service.A Centenary Certificate of Appreciation presented to Ballan Auxiliary for outstanding service. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, babies, children and adults. It bears the RVIB Seal, a logo and the words Centenary Year 100 1866/1966. It is signed by the President and the Executive Director. The certificate is cream coloured with a light blue border, under glass in a plain, beveled, light coloured timber frame.This registration number is marked on the back of the frame.certificate, royal victorian institute for the blind, ballan auxiliary

Santa and his helpers, including Humphrey B Bear, share the stage with the orchestra and choir during the 1983 Carols by Candlelight performance.B/W photograph of RVIB Carols by Candlelight stage and performerscarols by candlelight, humphrey b bear

Oral history interview and partial transcript of Harry Finlayson, who became head teacher in 1928-1938, then returned as headmaster in 1952 until 1954, before moving to Essendon and finally Echuca. He discusses the changes brought by Mr Hedger, the establishment of the Scout troop, the first long play records from America and England, as well as the educational challenges.1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB teacherroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, harry finlayson

A family with two boys holding candles at a Carols by Candlelight concert in 1988. Note: See also 150641_130 in Album 3 for colour transparency of this image.B/W photograph of a family enjoying Carols by Candlelight.RVIB Annual Report; PR page. RVIB News photo for Carols by Candlelight story (crossed out). 82%carols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

"RVIB is grateful for Mrs Janet Conn for her generous support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired. Mrs Conn's donation was made in loving memory of her late husband, Mr Charles Conn. June 1999." Beneath this script is the Braille text of the above. Digital image of plaque with writing and BrailleRVIB is grateful for Mrs Janet Conn for her generous support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired. Mrs Conn's donation was made in loving memory of her late husband, Mr Charles Conn. June 1999.royal victorian institute for the blind, janet conn, rvib burwood school

This wooden board, which was used to make the system portable, served as a firm base needed to sustain puncture pressure when transcribing. The metal hinge held paper on the board, and a row of holes either side of the board held a frame in place, thereby ensuring that the lines of Braille were straight across the page.1 wooden back board with metal hingeRVIB logo and name attached to board, partially hidden by hingebraille equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind

Designed to create an impression on paper, the slate allows users to create Braille by guiding the stylus into the correct alignment to produce Braille, through the applied use of pressure that creates a depression on one size of the paper and a raised dot on the alternative side. In this example, the frame has two side hinges which allow it to sit over the paper edge, and four lines of Braille could be written.1 metal Braille frame with four lines of Braille windowsPerkins Model 140 RVIB sticker has been attached to the back of the framebraille equipment, assistive devices

This kit was designed to help children understand about Braille through a series of activities and exercises. It consisted of 2 books and a plastic ruler (which is missing). Learn about Braille book - which provided a brief history of Braille, how it is used, alphabet, numbers and introduction to Grade 2. The Bee Book - a print Braille book where children can feel the words and the diagrams.1 plastic case with 2 booksLearn about Braille kit RVIB logo Image of Bee Braille (printed)royal victorian institute for the blind, education

Possibly an inter-generational photograph of Carols by Candlelight attendees, named Worshop or Worsnop.B/W photograph of three females and a small boy holding candles in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.891217/342 RVIB News. Annual Report PR page (crossed out). Worshop's or Worsnop'scarols by candlelight

assortment of badges. NSW Country Women's Association ; Royal Victorian Institute For The blind Auxiliary ; Orbost Memorial Hall-1926 ; Red CrossCWA badge - Angus & Coote RVIB - Stokes + Son Melb. Red Cross - Parkes Bris. 2/-badges costume-accessories nsw-country-womens-association royal-victorian-institute-for-the-blind orbost-memorial-hall red-cross

As part of management standards to adhere to best practice, RVIB went through the certification process to receive ISO accreditation within its offices.1 certificate with signatures and stampCertificate reads "Certificate of Registration. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Limited, 557 St Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia (refer to Schedule of Addresses dated March 20 2003 for additional certified sites) complies with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems Requirements for the following capability: This registration covers the Quality Management System for the provision of case management, production, resources, and support services including education, course development and provision of training, rehabilitation, employment, technology, information and fundraising for people who are blind or vision impaired. The registration also includes the provision of commercial products and services through RVIB Enterprises." Signed: Alex Ezrakhovich, General Manager Certification. Certificate #: QEC12897. Issue Date: 1st April 2003. Certified Date: 29th December 1999. Expiry Date 19th March 2006.royal victorian institute for the blind, registration

As a way of increasing communication between opthalmologists and RVIB, a newsletter was developed the services and support that the RVIB delivered. 1 v. of text and illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters

Sister Elizabeth Lindsey worked at the RVIB Nursery from it's inception in 1933. During this time, she took photographs of the children, whom she had care of, documenting their life at RVIB as well as the wartime displacement to Olinda when the army took over the St Kilda Road building. Adopting one of her orphan charges, Sister Lindsay left RVIB in 1945. 58 digital files of photographs.rvib nursery, monty james, angelo harris, jimmy schultz, ian cooper, bertie glenister, alan crotty, harry parsons, shirley devine, helen boyd, alan woods, joan morice, david ditchfield, elaine dean (later leahy), cynthia walker, matron jessie morrison, barbara spencer, mae rita, margaret russell, jessie rita, pearl tropman, margaret seary, heather stewart, mrs jenkins, gwen baird, hilda gammon, bobby bolter, judith king, joan ryan, olinda

Report on the combined efforts of RVIB Auxiliaries2 x A4 sheets stapled and foldedroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

Report on the combined efforts of RVIB Auxiliaries2 x A4 sheets stapled and foldedroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

Report on the combined efforts of RVIB Auxiliaries2 x A4 sheets stapled and foldedroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

Report on the combined efforts of RVIB Auxiliaries2 x A4 sheets stapled and foldedroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

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 boxes were placed in a semi-permanent location, such as a shop counter or bar, for people to donate money. Periodically it would be emptied by a collector, who either unlocked the padlock that was usually attached or replaced it with a new box.2 wooden boxes with paper label, perspex or glass,metal hinges and locking mechanism.Blind Babies, Children & Adults Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Phone 51 1381 All services provided by the RVIB are free - thanks to your helproyal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

Presentation at RVIB to unknown man with three other men either shaking hands or presenting the award. From the camera and camera bag held by the awardee, most likely a photographer who has done work for RVIB.B/W copy of negativesE:602royal victorian institute for the blind

Sister Elizabeth Lindsey worked at the RVIB Nursery since it's inception in 1933. During her time there, she took photographs of the children, whom she had care of, documenting their life at RVIB as well as the wartime displacement to Olinda when the army took over the St Kilda Road building. Adopting one of her orphan charges, Sister Lindsay left RVIB in 1945. See the notes section for individual descriptions.1 x black photograph album with coloured embossed cover containing photographs, a newspaper clipping and card.barry farnsworth, brian sitlington, douglas clarkson, bobby bolter, ben hewitt, bill henderson, norm white, jessie rita, mae rita, thelma stewart, peggy penhall, helen boyd, heather stewart, margaret russell, lois allen, ian cooper, monty james, angelo harris, pamela wegg, nurse babs, nurse pierce, jimmy schultz, bertie glenister, margaret seary, alan nuske, harry parsons, shirley devine, joan morice, david ditchfield, don smith, nurse blair, alan woods, alan crotty, elaine dean (later leahy), hilda gammon, elaine mckenna, cyril minns, ernest wilson, gladys moncrieff, marjory pyvis, rvib nursery, sister elizabeth lindsey

RVIB workers place seeds into packets on a production line.1 x B/W photographJO 4081royal victorian institute for the blind

Two material mats that were made in the workshop at RVIB2 matsroyal victorian institute for the blind, employment

Dolls house used by children who resided in the RVIB nursery. Possibly made by R.F. Tunley, as the design resembles one used at Narbethong House and a picture taken at RVIB nursery refers to children playing with the Sunbeam House, however no name plate indicates this.Wooden dolls house with two doorsroyal victorian institute for the blind, richard tunley