Staff pose for a photo around the large 'Arthritis Foundation of Victoria' sign on their first day at work at the foundation's newly completed headquarters. This photo appears on the front cover (page 1) and page 3 of the Vol 7 No 3, Spring 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "AFV staff - happy with the new Centre."B&W photo of a group of people gathered around a large sign, which is situated in the front yard of a brick building. The text on the sign is: "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA INC EST 1968 THE PERCY BAXTER ARTHRITIS CENTRE". Above the text is a logo.[On a MOVE-branded sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vol 7. No. 3 1994 AFV staff at front of new building in Elsternwick [Handwritten in red ink, on the right side] FRONT COVER - 112% PAGE 3 ['3' is circled] - 60%arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, new offices, new centre, staff, first day, arthritis update, 1994

Rheumatologist and founder of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (formerly the Rhematism and Arthritis Association of Victoria), Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006) is pictured at the Foundation's premises at Action House. This photo appears on page 16 of the Vol 6 No 3, Spring 1993 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Below: Dr Les Koadlow, AFV President, endorses the Bionic Walk. Story, page 4." The article on page 4 promotes the upcoming Great Bionic Walk which was to be held at Albert Park Lake on Sunday, the 14th of November. The walk was a fundraising event which aimed to raise five million dollars nationally to support the Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation through sponsorship of participants in the walk. A sausage sizzle and entertainment was planned to provide refreshments for participants after the walk.COL photo of a man standing in front of a row of tables set against the wall. The wall is covered with various posters, and there is a window on either side. Poster titles include: "If old age is catching up, walk a little faster" (VicHealth, Active At Any Age); "Table tennis [keeps] you moving. Move it or lose it"; "Ben Back-Bender says WATCH YOUR BACK"; "The WALK of life. Well-being Aerobic exercise Life Extension Kilograms" (Institute of Health & Fitness); "Betty Bones [illegible] YOU CAN [illegible] BONES STRONG! MOVE IT OR LOSE IT".[Handwritten in pencil] 16E (if used) [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil] Les Koadlow 1993 endorsing the Great Bionic Walk (Arthritis Update Spring 1993 pg 4, 16.dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, founder, co-founder, president, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, action house, great bionic walk, fundraising, sponsorship, australian orthopaedic association research foundation, albert park lake, sausage sizzle, arthritis update, 1993

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Rheumatologist, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung Country. In this photo, Dr Koadlow presents a bouquet of flowers to his former secretary and co-founder, Alice Petty (-1995). They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background. Following the death of Alice Petty, the photo was published with a brief obituary on page 3 of the Vol 8 No 3, Spring 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.B&W photo of a man presenting a woman with a large bouquet of flowers. The man, who is standing, leans forward towards the woman, who is a wheelchair user. They are located on a paved outdoor area. In the background, there is a large two-storey house which is located on slightly higher ground.[on photo, in pencil] 25th anniversary at Como Les & Alice Petty 1993 [on MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vol 8 No 3 1995 Pg 3dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, alice petty, secretary, founders, co-founders, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage, arthritis update

John Cain (1931-2019), Premier of Victoria from 1982 to 1990 (centre), joins two Activity Ambassadors in an exercise demonstration at the Active at Any Age launch in 1990. The Active at Any Age program was a health promotion project funded by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation. This photo appears on page 11 of the Vol 3 No 3, Spring 1990 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Activity Ambassadors".B&W photo of three people taking part in an exercise demonstration outdoors. A man, standing between two women, kicks one leg high in the air. The women, standing on either side of him, link their arms into his as each one holds her other arm out to the side. One of the women is also kicking her leg forward.[on yellow sticky note] arthritis foundation of victoria, john cain, victorian premier, activity embassadors, active at any age, program, launch, victorian health promotion foundation, exercise demonstration, arthritis update, 1990, victorian labor party, politician

This series of photos depicts appliances and equipment kept within easy reach in a kitchen. The photos, date-stamped "89 1 5", were taken during a visit to the home of Arthritis Foundation of Victoria member, Margaret. They were taken to accompany an article by Occupational Therapist, Pat Dwyer. Titled, 'Suggestions for independent living', the article and accompanying photo appear on page 10 of the Vol 2 No 1, March 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It outlines the steps taken by Margaret to facilitate the daily challenges of living independently with arthritis. In this photo, a cat sits in front of its food and water bowls - a plastic tub and bucket which have had long strings attached to them. Instead of the arthritic pet-owner having to bend down to the floor to fill the cat's food and water bowls, the container and bucket can be gently lowered or raised to and from the floor, as required, with minimal effort. Although this particular photo was not published, it is a good example of a home-made arthritis aid.B&W photo of a cat sitting in front of a food container and small bucket, both of which have strings attached to them. Behind the container and bucket is a cupboard. The photo is date-stamped "89 1 5" in white text on the bottom left side of the image layer. This self-made kitchen aid is described in an article on page 10 of the March, 1989 edition of Arthritis Update in an article by Occupational Therapist, Pat Dwyer. Titled 'Suggestions for independent living', it outlines the steps taken by Arthritis Foundation member, Margaret, to facilitate the daily tasks involved when living independently.[In blue ink on a yellow sticky note] Cat at feed bowl, strings for hoisting container to bench height are visible.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, pat dwyer, occupational therapist, ot, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, home-made aids, cat bowl, cat, feeding pets, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, arthritis update, 1989

The launch of National Arthritis Week 1991 was held with an event in Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne. This photo, taken at the event, depicts (from left to right): middle-distance runner, Sharon Stewart (Commonwealth Games bronze and silver medallist), David Parkin (Carlton Football Club Coach), and Frances Murphy (Victorian Surf Life Saving Champion) sitting in a hot tub/spa. Sharon and David are each holding a PhysiCal branded milkshake cup. Behind the trio is a display board with a "Move it or lose it" sign, photos depicting warm water therapy and exercise, and photos promoting bananas as a health food. This photo appears on the cover (page 1) of the Vol 4 No 2, Winter 1991 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, and on page 4 of the same issue under the heading, "Our front cover". The photo also appears on the cover of the 1991 Annual Report.B&W photo of a man and two women sitting in a hot tub/spa. Two of them are holding up PhysiCal branded take-away drink cups. Behind them, there is a display board with a sign and some photos of people in warm water (such as a hot tub/spa or a swimming pool). The sign is titled, "Move it or lose it", followed by a logo and the text "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA Yarra Boulevard, Kew, 3101 For Further Information: Tel. (03) 862.2555". On either side of the sign, there is a photo of a woman in a not tub/spa. A third photo (directly below the sign) depicts the same woman in a spa with two children (one child is obscured). A fourth photo (right) depicts a small group of people partaking in warm water exercises in a swimming pool. There are two small photos superimposed onto the larger photos (each depicting a close up of a man's face) with the text, "Bananas are good enough for me".[On a MOVE branded sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vo.l 4 [sic] No. 2 1991 Front cover Arthritis Week launch [underlined] Carlton Football Coach David Parkin w [On another MOVE branded sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Commonwealth Games Medallist Sharon Stewart (left) and Frances Murphy Vict. Surf Life Saving Champion in Bourke St Mall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, launch, sharon stewart, middle distance runner, commonwealth games, bronze medalist, silver medalist, david parkin, carlton football club, coach, afl, frances murray, victorian surf lifesaving, champion, hot tub, spa, warm water therapy, warm water exercise, move it or lose it, bourke st mall, physical, bananas, healthy food, healthy diet, healthy eating, arthritis update, annual report, 1991

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteer, Brenda Willis, takes a walk in a park with Glad Fenton and Frank Bowman during National Arthritis Week 1994.B&W photo of three people walking in or beside a park or reserve. One of them is using a walking frame.[Handwritten in red ink] ARTHRITIS UPDATE AUT. 94 [Handwritten in blue ink, over pencil] L. to R. Glad [Handwritten in blue ink] Fenton Frank Bowman Brenda Willis (Volunteer)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, joint walk, exercise, walking, glad fenton, frank bowman, glenda willis, arthritis update, 1994

In 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria RAAV), released a video titled, "Fighting Arthritis". The video promotes the Foundation's Arthritis Self Help Course and its Water Exercise Program, and was available for sale or for loan by community groups. The video launch was held on the bowling green at Parliament House, Victoria, at the start of the bowling season. This photo, taken at the launch event, depicts Peter Spyker, Minister for Community Services, Victoria, with the AFV's physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, and Joint Action Group member, Gwen St John, in an exercise demonstration. The photo appears on page 6 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quaterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Mr Spyker joins the fight against arthritis". The photo accompanies an article titled, "Minister tries arthritis self help", which covers the launch event. According to the article, the video was funded by the department of Community Services and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (from the proceeds of the Tobacco Tax).B&W photo of three people conducting in an exercise demonstration on the grounds of a building (which is behind them). In the middle is a man wearing a suit, shirt and tie. On either side of him are two women wearing t-shirts printed with the logo, "Joint Action", and track suit pants.[In red ink] 6A [In blue ink, (crossed out in black ink)] 71% [In black ink] 72.5% [In pencil, lines drawn vertically and horizontally to form a rectangle, with one diagonal line within the rectangle.] [On a MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vol. 2 No. 4 1989 Pg. 6 [On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Peter Spyker, Minister for Community Services, Victoria [tries arthritis exercises (crossed out)] joins Valerie Sayce (L.) & Gwen St John in arthritis exercises at the launch of the video Fighting Arthritis. The video was funded by Vic Health. UPDATE DEC. ['DEC' crossed out] NOV. '89arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, fighting arthritis video, launch, audiovisual, self-help course, water exercise program, parliament house, bowling green, peter spyker, minister for community services, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, gwen st john, joint action group, jag, exercise demonstration, department of community services, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, funding, tobacco tax, arthritis update, 1989

In 1999, a series of photos were taken of Arthritis Victoria member, Glenda Shalman, demonstrating arthritis-friendly gardening tools and aids, and how to use them. Some of these photos were used to accompany an article in the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In this photo, a woman sits at an outdoor table, tending to her potted plants with a pair of hand-held pruning shears. The shears have thick, wide handles. On the table, there are three more handheld gardening tools with thick handles. A similar photo appears on page 13 of the Vol 12 Issue 3, Spring 1999 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.COL photo of a woman is sitting at a table in the garden. She is holding up a pair of gardening shears with thick handles. On the table, there are several potted plants and three more pairs of various types of small gardening tools, all with the same type of thick handles.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Glenda Shalman Gardeningarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, gardening aids, gardening tools, pruning shears, living with arthritis, pain management, arthritis update, 1999

In 1999, a series of photos were taken of Arthritis Victoria member, Glenda Shalman, demonstrating arthritis-friendly gardening tools and aids, and how to use them. Some of these photos were used to accompany an article in the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In this photo, a woman demonstrates how to use a long-handled claw cultivator to till the soil without having to bend down.COL photo of a woman standing upright and leaning forward slightly. She is holding a long-handled gardening two-pronged tool which she uses to till the soil.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Glenda Shalman Gardeningarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, gardening aids, gardening tools, claw cultivator, living with arthritis, pain management, arthritis update, 1999

In 1999, a series of photos were taken of Arthritis Victoria member, Glenda Shalman, demonstrating arthritis-friendly gardening tools and aids, and how to use them. Some of these photos were used to accompany an article in the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In this photo, Glenda demonstrates how to use a 'garden kneeler' mobility aid to assist her in getting down to or up from a kneeling position.COL photo of a woman, from an upright position, pushing her arms down onto the armrests of a garden kneeler mobility aid. Her knees are bent at a 90 degree angle. She is either lowering herself down to a kneeling position or getting back up from a kneeling to a standing position.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Glenda Shalman Gardeningarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, mobility aids, gardening aids, gardening tools, garden kneeler, living with arthritis, pain management, arthritis update, 1999

In 1997, Dr Leslie Koadlow received an Order of Australia in recognition of his work as the founder of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria). This photo appears on the cover (page 1) of the Vol 10 Issue 3, Spring 1997 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is one of a series of photos taken at Dr Koadlow's home to commemorate his becoming a recipient of the award.COL photo of a man sitting in a green wicker chair. He has one arm pressing down on top of a cushion, which is placed against the arm of the chair. Behind him are some glass doors and windows, through which there is a view of several trees in a garden.[Handwritten in the top left corner in black ink] 6 [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil] P. I 182%dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, founder, co-founder, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, order of australia, ao, arthritis update, 1997

A group of people take part in the Kerang Joint Walk during National Arthritis Week in 1995. Walking in the foreground is Dulcie Bott. This photo appears on page 1 (front cover) and page 3 of the Vol 8 No 2, Winter 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo is captioned: "Dulcie Bott strides out at the Kerang Joint Walk. Picture courtesy Northern Times, Kerang."B&W photo of a group of people walking. In the foreground is a woman holding the tip of her sun visor and smiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, joint walk, exercise, walking, dulcie bott, northern times, kerang, arthritis update, 1995

This photo depicts Robert Kernick, Consultant Pharmacist. A severely cropped version of the photo (head shot only) appears on page 14 of the Vol 9 No 4, Summer 1996 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Fish Oil Showing Positive Results". It refers to a program designed to encourage people to take fish oil to help relieve the symptoms of arthritis through an introductory offer for the capsules at a reduced price.COL photo of a man standing behind a pharmacy counter. There are some medications on the counter in front of him, and a wall of shelves full of various medications behind him.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, pharmacist, fish oil, introductory offer, sales promotion, promotional photo, arthritis update, anti-inflammatory, omega-3, 1996

In 1992, a PGA Golf Day was held at the Peninsula Golf Club. In this photo, four players from Eastmoor Taxis pose for a photo on the golf course. This photo appears on page 16 (back cover) of the Vol 5 No 2, Winter 1992 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Another happy team supporting AFV were from Eastmoor Taxis, from left, Terry Wilson, Garry Badd, Clive Haderman and Ron Stewart."Colour photo of four men on a golf course. One of the men has a golf caddy with a golf bag and clubs on it.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, professional golfer’s association, pga, golf day, golf tournament, peninsula golf club, eastmoor taxis, terry wilson, garry badd, clive haderman, ron stewart, arthritis update, 1992

The 20th AGM of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), was held in September 1988. In this photo, AFV board member Joan Southwell presents Elva Renfrew with an award during the event. A cropped version of this photo, depicting Elva Renfrew only, appears on page 3 of the Vol 1 No 4, November 1988 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Mrs Elva Renfrew received the Foundation's highest Award, that of Associate.”B&W photo of two women standing behind a podium (partially obscured). One of the women is holding an award trophy.[In red ink] 3B 5/5, plus a vertical line in the centre and two squiggles above; [in light blue ink, on a yellow sticky note] Mrs. Elva Renfrew ex board J. Southwell. [In dark blue ink, on same yellow sticky note] AGM Sept 1988 Presentation of Awards.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 20th agm, presenter, board member, joan southwell, award recipient, elva renfrew, associate award, award presentations, podium, arthritis update, college of nursing australia, 1988

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria Malvern Opportunity Shop's Treasurer, Mavis Weller, and Secretary, Margot Oliver, peruse two full racks of clothing. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern. A similar photo (in which one of the women is smiling broadly) appears on page 5 of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an article titled, "New Op Shop Officers", under the "People" section. The photo is captioned: "Mavis, foreground, and Margo sort garments at the Op Shop."B&W photo of two women standing between two hanging clothes racks full of clothes. They are standing close, with their backs to one another, perusing the garments at close range.[Handwritten in blue ink] Aug '92 - Mavis Weller (L) [the 'L' is circled] and Margot Oliver (R) - Respective Treasurer and Secretary AFV Op Shoparthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, volunteers, mavis weller, treasurer, margot oliver, secretary, malvern, arthritis update, 1992

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 7 No 4, Summer 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Mr Noel Granger, President of Silver Top Taxi Service, with Mrs Ann Cox of Mildura and Jenny Davidson."COL close up photo of three people chatting inside a crowded room. In the background, there are several other people standing and chatting.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, noel granger, president, silvertop taxi service, ann cox, jenny davidson, arthritis update, 1994

During National Arthritis Week 1995, a mini-expo was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters. This photo depicts AFV volunteer, Margaret Farrands, on an exercise bike. Beside her is a Food Pyramid display, containing various examples of healthy foods from the different food groups. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 8 No 2, Winter 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Volunteer, Margaret Farrands, tries the exercise bike at AFV's Mini Expo."COL photo of a woman sitting on an exercise bike. Beside the exercise bike is a table, on top of which is a clear perspex pyramid-shaped display shelf along the wall. The shelves contain a range of fresh and packaged food products. On another table further along the wall, there are various gadgets or small pieces of equipment on display.[Handwritten in pencil] 3A [Handwritten in red ink] 70% [Handwritten in blue ink] Mini-Expo NAW 1995 Margaret Farrands on exercise bike [Handwritten diagonally, in black ink] Pic 31arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, mini expo, food pyramid, healthy food, healthy diet, food groups, exercise bike, margaret farrands, arthritis update, 1995

In 1992, a PGA Golf Day was held at the Peninsula Golf Club. In this photo, four players pose for a photo in front of a Phillips Mobile Communication Systems (Australia) banner. This photo appears on page 16 (back cover) of the Vol 5 No 2, Winter 1992 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Supporting AFV at the PGA golf day at Peninsula Golf Club were Phillips sponsored players, from left, John Gallos, Dave Shannon, Steven Mulvogue and Stephen Ross."Colour photo of four men crouching down in front of a large banner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, professional golfer’s association, pga, golf day, golf tournament, peninsula golf club, phillips mobile communication systems australia, sponsor, john gallos, dave shannon, steven mulvogue, stephen ross, arthritis update, 1992

In 1999, a series of photos were taken of Arthritis Victoria member, Glenda Shalman, demonstrating arthritis-friendly gardening tools and aids, and how to use them. Some of these photos were used to accompany an article in the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In this photo, a woman demonstrates how to sit back on her calves and feet while kneeling on a 'garden kneeler' mobility aid. From this position, she leans forward to dig a small garden fork or trowel into the ground with one hand.COL photo of a woman sitting back on her calves and feet while kneeling on a 'garden kneeler' mobility aid. She is holding a small garden fork or trowel in one hand, which she has dug into the ground. There are two other garden forks or trowels pushed into the ground in front of her. She is positioned beneath a large tree. In the background, some houses are visible from behind a wooden fence.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Glenda Shalman Gardeningarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, mobility aids, gardening aids, gardening tools, garden kneeler, living with arthritis, pain management, arthritis update, 1999

In late 1991, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria honoured water exercise leader, Elizabeth Roche, with an Associate Membership. In this photo, she is pictured with her trophy, which was awarded in recognition of her work as a water exercise leader for over ten years. This photo appears on page 6 of the Vol 5 No 2, Winter 1992 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an article titled "Volunteer Extraordinaire", which appears in the "People" section. The photo is captioned: "Elizabeth Roche with her Associate Membership award."COL photo of a woman standing in a garden holding a small trophy. She is smiling. There are many colourful flowers in bloom in the garden, which is surrounded on three sides by weatherboard buildings.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, award, associate membership, elizabeth roche, water exercise leader, exercise instructor, volunteer, arthritis update, 1991, 1992

In September 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held an Arthritis Self-Help Course at the Moridalloc Community Health Centre. The course was conducted by Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff. In attendance was the Minister for Community Services, Victoria, Peter Spyker. In this photo, the Minister tries out some of the chair-based exercises with a small group of women. The event is briefly mentioned in an article titled, "Minister tries arthritis self help". It appears on page 6 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.B&W photo of a man standing behind a chair in a large room. He is holding onto the back of the chair with both hands while extending one leg out to the side. Standing opposite him are three women. They are each standing behind a chair and holding onto the back of the chair with both hands. In the background, there is a long wood-panelled wall. Pushed up against the wall are five milk crates stacked up on top of one another, a wooden coffee table, a long trestle table, and a radiator. There are various items on the coffee table and trestle table, including a board propped up on a small stool on top of the coffee table. There is a plastic basket beneath the trestle table. There are two cardboard signs with handwritten text on the wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] The Hon Mr Peter Spyker, Minister for Community Services, demonstrates his exercise prowess at ["at" is crossed out] to participants in an ASHC at Modialloc CHC conducted by AFV staff in ? Oct ("Oct" is crossed out) Sept. '89 [Handwritten in blue ink, in the bottom right corner of the photo] 9/89arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, peter spyker, minister for community services, chair-based exercise, self-help course, self management, pain management, mordialloc, community health centre, arthritis update, 1989

In September 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held an Arthritis Self-Help Course at the Moridalloc Community Health Centre. The course was conducted by Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff. In attendance was the Minister for Community Services, Victoria, Peter Spyker. In this photo, the Minister stands in position behind a chair, ready to try out some of the chair-based exercises. The event is briefly mentioned in an article titled, "Minister tries arthritis self help". It appears on page 6 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.B&W photo of a man standing behind a chair in a large room. He is holding onto the back of the chair with both hands while turning his head to face a long wood-panelled wall. Opposite and facing him, there are four chairs in a row. Pushed up against the wall are five milk crates stacked up on top of one another, a wooden coffee table, a long trestle table, and a radiator. There are various items on the coffee table and trestle table, including a board propped up on a small stool on top of the coffee table. There is a plastic basket beneath the trestle table. There are some cardboard signs with handwritten text on the wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] The Hon. Mr Peter Spyker Minister for Community Services joins in an exercise demonstration at an Arthritis Self Help Course held at Mordialloc CHC in Sept '89; conducted by AFV staffarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, peter spyker, minister for community services, chair-based exercise, self-help course, self management, pain management, mordialloc, community health centre, arthritis update, 1989

In September 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held an Arthritis Self-Help Course at the Moridalloc Community Health Centre. The course was conducted by Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff. In attendance was the Minister for Community Services, Victoria, Peter Spyker. In this photo, the Minister joins a small group of women in trying out some of the chair-based exercises. The event is briefly mentioned in an article titled, "Minister tries arthritis self help". It appears on page 6 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.B&W photo of a man standing behind a chair in a large room. He is holding onto the back of the chair with both hands while lifting one leg behind him from the knee. Standing opposite him are four women. They are each standing behind a chair and holding onto the back of the chair with both hands. In the background, there is a window along one wall, and a wood-panelled wall along a perpendicular wall. Beneath the window, there are several stacked chairs. Pushed up against the wood-panelled wall are five milk crates stacked up on top of one another and a wooden coffee table. There are various items on the coffee table, including a board propped up on a small stool (partially obscured).[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] THE HON. MR. PETER SPYKER, MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES JOINS IN AN EXERCISE DEMONSTRATION AT AN ARTHRITIS SELF HELP COURSE HELD AT MORDIALLOC C.H.C. (CONDUCTED BY AFV STAFF) 9/89arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, peter spyker, minister for community services, chair-based exercise, self-help course, self management, pain management, mordialloc, community health centre, arthritis update, 1989

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 7 No 4, Summer 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Renate Kupfer, winner of the Margaret Strang Award for her work at the Malvern Op Shop, centre, chats with members Gertrude Semmler and Dot Mortensen (right)."COL medium close up photo of three women chatting inside a crowded room.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, renate kupfer, margaret strang award, malvern op shop, gertrude semmler, dot mortensen, arthritis update, 1994

In October 1994, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) gave an exercise demonstration at the Myrtleford International Festival. This photo depicts group members on stage during their performance, with their group leader, physiotherapist and AFV's Physical Activities Educator, Valerie Sayce, standing in the rear corner of the stage. This photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 7 No 4, Summer 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Members of Joint Action promoting the 'Move it or lose it' message at the Myrtleford International Festival in October.COL photo of a group of women presenting an exercise demonstration on a large outdoor stage. Standing in the rear corner of the stage is another woman. At the back of the stage is a dais, with chair laid out in a row. The dais has been decorated with red, white, and blue balloons. To the left of the stage, there is a blue and white striped market gazebo and a big bunch of yellow and green balloons tied to a stack of PA speakers. The front of the stage is covered with a long banner containing multiple sections with the VicHealth Foundation text and logo. Members of the audience, who sitting on the grass in front of the high stage, are evident in the foreground. They have been Photographed from behind, slightly to one side at a 45 degree angle. A mountain range covered in trees is evident in the background.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Members of Joint Action from left Sandy Exall Eveline Lee Betty Eavis Beryl Douglas Valerie Sayce (AFV Physical Activities Educator) in background. [Handwritten onto the photo, in pencil] 4B [Handwritten onto the photo, in thick red pencil or ink] 4B 100%arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, myrtleford international festival, victorian health foundation promotion, vichealth, joint action group, jag, members, sandy exall, eveline lee, betty eavis, beryl douglas, group leader, physiotherapist, physical activities educator, valerie sayce, move it or lose it, outreach, arthritis update, 1994

As part of the 1992 National Arthritis Week events, there was a Joint Walk through the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. Following the walk, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) conducted an exercise demonstration at the National Herbarium hall in the Botanic Gardens. This photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 5 No 2, Winter 1992 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update under the heading, "Arthritis Week success". It is captioned: "Above, and below right, the "Joint Action" team delighted the audience at the National Herbarium following the city Joint Walk in the Botanic Gardens."B&W photo of a group of people performing an exercise demonstration in a hall. Hanging up on the wall behind them is a large banner containing the text "Move it or lose it" and "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria", with a logo in between. To one side, there is an information table with boxes underneath and an A-frame sign in front.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, joint walk, royal botanic gardens, melbourne, national herbarium, joint action group, jag, exercise demonstration, move it or lose it, arthritis update, 1992

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, in her role as MC on the night. Some photos from the event appear on page 3 of the Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, as part of a National Arthritis Week (NAW) feature.Colour photo of a woman, dressed in a red and grey ballroom dance costume, in the middle of an empty dance floor in a large hall. She is speaking into a cordless microphone, while some people in the background are standing near or sitting at some tables.Colour photo of a woman, dressed in a red and grey ballroom dance costume, in the middle of an empty dancefloor in a large hall. She is speaking into a cordless microphone, while some people in the background are standing near or sitting at some tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fundraising, fundraiser, warm up for winter dance, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, mc, ballroom dancing, dance costume, ballroom costume, san remo ballroom, north carlton, national arthritis week, naw, arthritis update, 1994

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts AFV President, Bruce Dyson, joining in some dancing with two belly dancers at the event. Some photos from the event appear on page 3 of the Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, as part of a National Arthritis Week (NAW) feature.Colour photo of a small group of people dancing on a dance floor in a large hall. In the background, there are several people sitting a tables in a dining area separated by a low partition wall. There are bunches of red, white, and blue balloons floating above the tables and streamers decorating the walls.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] AFV President Bruce Dyson joins in the audience participation Belly Dancing at San Remo Dancearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fundraising, fundraiser, warm up for winter dance, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, middle eastern dance, belly dancing, dance costumes, bruce dyson, president, audience participation, san remo ballroom, north carlton, national arthritis week, naw, arthritis update, 1994