At an unidentified arthritis or disability expo in 1982, a woman shows a small group of people various arthritis aids, which have been arranged on a display board. A handwritten sign at the bottom of the display board says, "ARTHRITIC AIDS".B&W photo of a small group of people standing around and behind a peg board, on which various items have been hung. One woman is pointing to an item on the board. At the bottom of the board is a sign that says, "ARTHRITIC AIDS".[In the bottom left corner, in blue ink] 8/9/82 BD (or "BN" - somewhat illegible)rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritic aids, kitchen utensils, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, display, expo, pain management, 1982

In May 1984, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) launched Arthritis Week at the Independent Living Centre. In this photo, Jenny Davidson and Rosemary Coster (both of whom assisted consumers during the event) are pictured standing in front of some of the displays of arthritis aids. This photo appears (as a black and white photo) on page 5 of the 1983-1984 Annual Report. It is captioned: "Arthritis Centre and Executive members helped at the Independent Living Centre display during Arthritis Week. Jenny Davidson, staff (left), and Rosemary Coster, Executive, are shown here answering questions about aids and equipment."B&W photo of two women standing in front of some display boards affixed to the wall. On the board on the left, various arthritic aids are on display. On the board on the right, a range of underwear and wash cloths are on display.[In black pencil] 100% (crossed out) 105% (plus some scribbled lines on one side). [Archivist's note, on a yellow sticky note] 1989/1990?rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, national arthritis week, naw, launch, independent living centre, arthritic aids, arthritis aids, disability aids, assistive equipment, jenny davidson, afv staff, rosemary coster, executive member, 1984

This photo of a man sitting in a lift chair appears in a paid advertisement which was published in several early editions of News Review. This is one example of the types of mobility aids available at the time.B&W photo of a man sitting in an lounge chair, smiling. The armchair has a padded headrest and armrests. On the floor in front of the armchair is a matching low footstool with four castor wheels. Written at the bottom of the photo is the text, "ARTISTIC AD REVERSE DIRECTION LEFT TO RIGHT”.[In light blue ink] 53% P12rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritic aids, mobility aids, lift chair, pain management, news review, 1980s

A girl models some hand and arm orthopaedic splints. She is wearing a splint on each hand/arm. This photo was most likely taken to accompany an article in an edition of the quarterly newsletters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV).B&W photo of a girl wearing a hand and arm orthopaedic splint on each arm. She is looking down at her right hand and arm. She is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and trousers. Behind her is a plain background.[In blueink] S.A.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritic aids, orthopaedic splints, pain management, news review, 1980s

Through its quarterly newsletters, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), was able to inform its members about the latest arthritis-friendly kitchen appliances and aids, and how to use them. In this photo, a woman demonstrates how to use a kettle pourer. She is sitting on a swivel chair on castors, at the kitchen sink. A similar photo appears in the Vol 3 No 1, Autumn 1990 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo in the magazine is captioned: " 'Sit-Stand Chair' in use at a pull-out workbench. It's [sic] adjustable height makes it a useful piece of household equipment." In the published photo, the woman is depicted sitting on the sit-stand chair, about to cut an apple on a small chopping board. The photo accompanies an article titled, 'Living with Arthritis', with the subtitle 'Independent Living Centre', 'A service of the Yooralla Society of Victoria'. According to an earlier article appearing on page 3 of the No 33, August 1984 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review, the Independent Living Centre was the venue for the launch of Arthritis Week in May 1984.B&W photo of a woman sitting on a swivel chair on castors, at a kitchen sink. She is pouring water from a kettle into the sink. The kettle is sitting on a device which enables her to pour from the kettle without having to lift it. The sink is recessed into an L-shaped kitchen bench, upon which a cup and saucer can be seen sitting near the edge of the sink. There are several miscellaneous kitchen appliances on the bench. There are cupboards and drawers beneath the bench, and one set of cupboards above the sink.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] November - December, 1989 Independent Living Centre?arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, independent living centre, demonstration kitchen, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, kitchen appliances, kitchen sink, kettle pourer, tea, coffee, hot drinks, swivel chair, sit-stand chair, pull-out workbench, retractable bench top, sliding bench top, adaptive kitchens, accessible kitchens, disability-friendly kitchens, modified kitchens, yooralla society of victoria, living with arthritis, pain management, 1989, arthritis update, 1990, news review, 1984

Through its quarterly newsletters, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), was able to inform its members about the latest arthritis-friendly kitchen appliances and aids, and how to use them. In this photo, a woman stands beside a Sit-Stand Chair (a high mobile stool on castors) and a pull-out shelf, on which sit various electric kitchen appliances (such as a food processor and an immersion blender). The photo was taken at the Independent Living Centre, which contained a specially designed demonstration kitchen through which innovative designs and aids for people living with arthritis could be showcased. According to an earlier article appearing on page 3 of the No 33, August 1984 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review, the Independent Living Centre was the venue for the launch of Arthritis Week in May 1984.B&W photo of a woman standing beside a pull-out kitchen shelf and a high stool on castors. On top of the shelf are some kitchen appliances, such as a food processor and a hand-held immersion blender. On top of the kitchen cupboards, there are several round plastic food storage containers of various sizes stacked upon one another.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] The aid (crossed out) 'Sit Stand Chair' can be wheeled into position and easily adjusted to a suitable height. [On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Joan - Use whichever of these is (crossed out) gives the clearer idea. This one perhaps - Jenny.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, independent living centre, demonstration kitchen, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, kitchen appliances, kitchen sink, food processor, blender, immersion blender, stick blender, kitchen canisters, food storage, pantry storage containers, swivel chair, sit-stand chair, pull-out workbench, retractable bench top, sliding bench top, adaptive kitchens, accessible kitchens, disability-friendly kitchens, modified kitchens, yooralla society of victoria, living with arthritis, pain management, arthritis update, news review, 1990, 1984

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 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 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, 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

Through its quarterly newsletters, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) was able to inform its members about arthritis-friendly kitchen and household aids, and how to use them. In this photo, Arthritis Victoria member and volunteer, Bill O'Connor, demonstrates the use of a knife with a specially designed handle. The handle design facilitates the grasping of the knife for ease of cutting. A similar photo appears as part of a photo collage on the cover of the 1998 Annual Report.COL close up photo of a man's hands using a knife with a specially-designed handle. He is cutting an orange on a wooden chopping board.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, arthritis knife, adaptive knife, kitchen utensils, living with arthritis, pain management, annual report, 1998

Through its quarterly newsletters, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) was able to inform its members about arthritis-friendly kitchen and household aids, and how to use them. In this photo, Arthritis Victoria member and volunteer, Bill O'Connor, demonstrates how to use a jar-opener to facilitate opening the lid on a jar of coffee.COL close up photo of a man's hands using a jar-opener to open the plastic lid of a glass coffee jar. He is standing at a kitchen bench. On the benchtop, there is a mug with a spoon in it.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, jar opener, coffee, living with arthritis, pain management, 1998

Through its quarterly newsletters, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) was able to inform its members about arthritis-friendly kitchen and household aids, and how to use them. In this photo, Arthritis Victoria member and volunteer, Bill O'Connor, demonstrates how to use a tap-turner to facilitate turning a garden tap on and off.COL close up photo of a man using a tap-turner tool to open a garden tap. The tap is located on an exterior brick wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, gardening aids, tap turner, living with arthritis, pain management, 1998

This photo depicts an arthritis aid called a "Playing Card Holder". It is a yellow plastic disc with a serrated edge, to which a hand of playing cards can be attached. The aid enables one to fan out the cards for viewing while playing a game of cards.COL close up photo of a yellow plastic disc with a serrated edge attached to a white rectangular piece of card or paper. Printed at the top of the paper or card is the text, "Playing Card Holder". Beneath that, emerging from behind the yellow plastic disc, is a black & white image of some playing cards. At the bottom left corner of the paper or card is the text, "Arthritis Victoria" with an accompanying logo. In the bottom right corner of the paper or card is the text, "$5".[In blue ink] 100% Photo 12. Page 21.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, gadgets, playing card holder, hands-free, card games, entertainment, living with arthritis, pain management, 1990s

This photo depicts a home-made seat riser on a chair without armrests. It consists of three swimming pool kickboards (made of dense foam) taped to a tray with handles. The seat riser has been placed on the chair.COL close up photo of a chair (without armrests) which has been adapted so that the seat is raised to a higher position. Three swimming pool kickboards (made of dense foam) have been stacked on top of one another, and a kitchen tray with handles has been placed between the top and second kickboards. The stack of kickboards and tray have been taped together and the entire thing has been placed on the seat of the chair. The chair has been placed outdoors. In the background, a gravel area and some trees are visible.[In blue ink, on a yellow sticky note] Kickboard seatarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, mobility aids, gadgets, seat riser, home-made aids, living with arthritis, pain management, 1990s

Since its inception, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), has sought to inform and educate its members in all manner of things related to their condition. In this photo, a woman is conducting a presentation on mobility aids. Various mobility aids are available for attendees to look at as she explains their function and how to use them safely.COL photo of a woman holding up a shower stool mobility aid. Behind her is a toilet chair mobility aid. Beside her is a table and a slide projecter. Behind her is another table with some gym hand weights, a large Arthritis Victoria sign, and a projector screen on the wall. Tables and chairs are visible in the room, which is a large hall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritic aids, mobility aids, shower chair, toilet seat riser, gym weights, safety, living with arthritis, pain management, 1990s

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 appears 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. This is the only photo from the series which appears with the article. It depicts saucepans, a kettle, and other items commonly found in a kitchen kept within easy reach on a kitchen stove, bench and shelves.B&W photo of some saucepans, a kettle, a plate and carry tray, canisters, and other items commonly found in a kitchen are placed next to or stacked on top of one another on a kitchen bench and stove. Also on the kitchen bench are a small portable television set and a small benchtop oven. Above the bench and stove is a small shelf beneath some wall-mounted cupboards. On the shelf are two small clocks, a photo frame or mirror, and some ornaments.[In light blue ink on the Photograph] 80% [In pencil & green ink, on a yellow sticky note] 10A [In blue ink on a yellow sticky note] Frequently used equipment is kept within easy reach.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, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, arthritis update, 1989

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 outlines the steps taken by Margaret to facilitate the daily challenges of living independently with arthritis. 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. In this photo, a long rod has been strapped onto a telephone receiver with tape. Although this particular photo was not published, it is a good example of a home-made arthritis aid.B&W photo of a telephone receiver, strapped to a long rod with tape, on a table amongst other items. At one end of the table is an empty chair, with a cupboard with drawers behind it. The photo is date-stamped "89 1 5" in white text on the bottom left side of the image layer (although, on this photo, the date stamp is barely noticeable and difficult to decipher against the pale coloured table).[In blue ink on a yellow sticky note] Telephone with extension handle strapped on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, pat dwyer, occupational therapist, ot, arthritic aids, household aids, gadgets, home-made aids, telephone extension handle, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, arthritis update, 1989

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

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. This photo depicts an insulated teapot and some kitchen canisters with 'drop-in' lids, amongst other items on a kitchen table. However, this particular photo was not published.B&W photo of an insulated teapot and some kitchen canisters amongst various other items on a kitchen table. The photo is date-stamped "89 1 5" in white text on the bottom left side of the image layer.[In blue ink on a yellow sticky note] Insulated teapot and canisters with drop in lids.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, pat dwyer, occupational therapist, ot, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, insulated teapot, kitchen canisters, food storage, pantry storage containers, drop-in lids, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, arthritis update, 1989

A Trigger Nozzle Forum was held at the headquarters of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) on the 31st of May, 2005. Participants included AFV volunteers, the Department of Sustainability & Environment, local MP Johan Scheffer, and representatives from Glen Eira City Council, as well as representatives from Nylex Gardenia, Toro (the Pope brand of gardening products), and Bunnings hardware stores. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 9 of the Vol 18 Issue 3, Spring 2005 editon of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. The photo accompanies an article titled, "Trigger Nozzle Forum at Arthritis Victoria". It is captioned: "L-R: Bruce Harvey, Shirley Sweeney, Judith Cassar, Anna Sorenson, John Rowlings (Nylex) and Doreen McConnell".COL photo of a small group of people sitting around a table, on which there are various garden hose nozzle attachments. A man is demonstrating the use of one of the hose attachments. Behind them, there are other people are either sitting at tables or standing.[On a while label,typed in black ink] Trigger Nozzle Forum May 2005 [Placed on top of the white printed label is a yellow sticky note with black lines, printed with the text 'URGENT' as a heading. Additional printed text includes "TO:", "FROM:", "DATE:", and "Beautone #11321".] [Handwritten on the note in light blue ink] Table 2arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, gardening aids, trigger nozzle, hose attachments, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, volunteers, department of sustainability and environment, johan scheffer, member of parliament, mp, glen eira city council, bruce harvey, shirley sweeney, judith cassar, anna sorenson, john rowlings, doreen mcconnell, nylex gardenia, pope products, bunnings, forum, update, 2005

A Trigger Nozzle Forum was held at the headquarters of Arthritis Victoria (AV) on the 31st of May, 2005. Participants included AV volunteers, the Department of Sustainability & Environment, local MP Johan Scheffer, representatives from Glen Eira City Council, as well as representatives from Nylex Gardenia, Toro (the Pope brand of gardening products), and Bunnings hardware stores. In this photo, a small group of people are sitting around some tables while perusing various garden hose nozzle attachments. There are a few other people standing in the background.COL photo of a small group of people sitting around some tables set up in a circle. The tables have various garden hose nozzle attachments on them, which some people are passing to one another. Behind them, three people are standing in front of a whiteboard. One of them is holding up a thick stack of colour-printed leaflets.[On a while label,typed in black ink] Trigger Nozzle Forum May 2005arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, gardening aids, trigger nozzle, hose attachments, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, volunteers, department of sustainability and environment, johan scheffer, member of parliament, mp, glen eira city council, nylex gardenia, pope products, bunnings, forum, update, 2005

A Trigger Nozzle Forum was held at the headquarters of Arthritis Victoria (AV) on the 31st of May, 2005. Participants included AV volunteers, the Department of Sustainability & Environment, local MP Johan Scheffer, representatives from Glen Eira City Council, as well as representatives from Nylex Gardenia, Toro (the Pope brand of gardening products), and Bunnings hardware stores. In this photo, a small group of people are sitting around some tables while perusing various garden hose nozzle attachments. There are a few other people standing in the background.COL photo of a small group of people sitting around some tables set up in a circle. The tables have various garden hose nozzle attachments on them, which some people are looking at or holding. In the background, on either side of an open doorway, a few other people are standing around in the room behind them.[On a while label,typed in black ink] Trigger Nozzle Forum May 2005arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, gardening aids, trigger nozzle, hose attachments, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, volunteers, department of sustainability and environment, johan scheffer, member of parliament, mp, glen eira city council, nylex gardenia, pope products, bunnings, forum, update, 2005

A Trigger Nozzle Forum was held at the headquarters of Arthritis Victoria (AV) on the 31st of May, 2005. Participants included AV volunteers, the Department of Sustainability & Environment, local MP Johan Scheffer, representatives from Glen Eira City Council, as well as representatives from Nylex Gardenia, Toro (the Pope brand of gardening products), and Bunnings hardware stores. In this photo, a small group of people are sitting around some tables while perusing various garden hose nozzle attachments. There is another small group of people sitting at another group of tables behind them.COL photo of a small group of people sitting around some tables set up in a circle. The tables have various garden hose nozzle attachments on them. Some people are looking at the garden hose nozzles while others are looking at some brochures. There are also some glasses of orange juice and water and a carafe of water on the table. Behind the group, a few other people are seated at another group of tables. There is a large whiteboard on the wall with an Arthritis Victoria sign sitting on the bottom ledge, leaning back against the whiteboard.[On a while label,typed in black ink] Trigger Nozzle Forum May 2005arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritic aids, gardening aids, trigger nozzle, hose attachments, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, volunteers, department of sustainability and environment, johan scheffer, member of parliament, mp, glen eira city council, nylex gardenia, pope products, bunnings, forum, update, 2005

On the 19th of January, 1983, Cynthia Shone of Frankston received a Tattersall's Award for Enterprise and Achievement. The award was presented by Frankston MLA, Jane Hill. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 1 No 1, March 1983 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. According to the brief article beneath the photo, Mrs Shone received the award "for her ingenuity in inventing simple aids for fellow arthritics which allow them to be more self-sufficient". Mrs Shone also received a cash prize of $500, which she donated to the Frankston Hospital for extensions to the physiotherapy department, where she receives treatment at the arthritis clinic for several hours each week.B&W photo of four women, smiling, posing for a photo. One of the women is holding a trophy. Behind them are part of a wood panelled wall and large curtained windows.[In blue ink] N.R. Mar 83 [In pencil] 67 [On a pink sticky note, printed with the heading 'STANDARD NEWS', with the subheadings, 'Paper', 'Title', 'Width' , 'Date', and 'Page', next to each subheading is the text, handwritten in blue ink] FUN ; Arthritis ; 67% ; 19.1.83 ; 5rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, tattersalls, enterprise and achievement, award, cynthia shone, inventor, christine preston, helen gordon, physiotherapist, jane hill, politician, member of the legislative assembly, mla, arthritic aids, living with arthritis, independent living, pain management, frankston standard newspaper, cash prize, donation, frankston hospital, physiotherapy department, physiotherapy treatment, news review, 1983

On the 19th of January, 1983, Cynthia Shone of Frankston received a Tattersall's Award for Enterprise and Achievement. The award was presented by the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Frankston, Jane Hill. Mrs Shone received the award "for her ingenuity in inventing simple aids for fellow arthritics which allow them to be more self-sufficient". Mrs Shone also received a cash prize of $500, which she donated to the Frankston Hospital for extensions to the physiotherapy department, where she receives treatment at the arthritis clinic for several hours each week.B&W photo of two women posing for a photo. One of the women is passing a trophy to the other woman. She also holding some papers in one hand. Behind them is a cork noticeboard on a wall, to which a graph on a large piece of paper has been pinned. Below the graph is the text, "TEN YEAR"... (partially obscured). There is a dried flower arrangement in a cane basket in front of the wall, beneath the noticeboard.[In blue ink] Frankston Standard. 19.1.83rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, tattersalls, enterprise and achievement, award, cynthia shone, inventor, arthritic aids, living with arthritis, independent living, pain management, jane hill, frankston mla, frankston standard newspaper, cash prize, donation, frankston hospital, physiotherapy department, physiotherapy treatment, news review, 1983

On the 28th & 29th of July, 1978, a second "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living" exhibition was held at the Peter Fraser Memorial Hall in Barkly St, Footscray. The exhibition, (the first of which had been held at Brighton's St Andrew's Parish Hall in May), was an educational and fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). A fashion parade was one of the activities offered as part of the event. In this photo, four women model a range of outfits from Fred's of Yarraville which are easy to put on, comfortable to wear, and easy to care for. Standing on the stage next to them is the MC, Joan Watson. This photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 10, September 1978 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies an article titled, "Parade and displays at Footscray", and sub-titled "Fashion Parade". The fashion parade was held on both days of the exhibition.B&W photo of five women standing on the floor in front of a stage. The first four women are standing together in a row, while the fifth woman, on the far right, is speaking into a microphone on a floor stand. There is a row of chairs behind them. In the background, four wooden benches are stacked close to one another on the stage. In the foreground, there are two seated audience members who have been Photographed from behind.[in black ink] Footscray Exhibition, parade of fashions for arthritics! 1978 [in light blue ink] Models Laura Clarke, [in black ink] Marj. Colliver, Bette Anderson & Rita Uren with compere Joan Watsonrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, fashion parade, laura clarke, marj colliver, bette anderson, rita uren, joan watson, news review, 1978