This photo depicts attendees of the National Executives Meeting, circa late 1985 to early 1986. A slightly cropped, black and white version of this photo appears on page 11 of the No 39, February 1986 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's News Review. It sits under the title, "National Executive Meet", and is captioned: "Executives meet. The chief executives of arthritis organisations in five States met with the national director of AFA for an all-day planning meeting. Missing was Brigadier Peter Norton of AFA-Qld, who unfortunately suffered a stroke in November and has resigned to convalesce. From left to right: Olive Stagg (Tas), Sir Eric Willis (NSW), Alan Watkinson (AFA), Mary Balfour (Vic), Neila Foggo (SA) and Ron Elphick (WA).COL photo of a small group of people sit or stand around a small table, on which there are some printed papers.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] National Executive Meet. The Chief Executives of Arthritis organisations in five States met w the national director of A.F.A. for an all day planning meeting. From left to right Olive Stagg (Tas) Sir Eric Willis (NSW) Alan Watkinson (AFA) Mary Balfour (Vic) & Neilla Foggo (SA) RON. ELPHICK (W.A)national executives meeting, planning meeting, state organisations, arthritis organisations, national director, c1985, c1986

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo.COL photo of two women inside a shop. They are standing behind and around the shop counter, chatting. On top of the counter, there is a ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top, a plastic bag with something bulky inside, and some brochures on a small display stand (partially obscured). On the wall behind them, there are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio, a clock, and an Arthritis Victoria sign. The sign says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. Beside that shelf are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is the same Arthritis Victoria sign with blue text and a red a logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA. PHONE...". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, donations, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter.COL photo of two people inside a shop. One woman is standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. They are both adjusting clothing on a teddy bear, which is sitting on the front counter. On the counter, there is a pen and large ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top corner. On the wall behind them are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio and a clock. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign Arthritis Victoria sign, (partially obscured). On benchtop behind them, there is another sign, which is exactly the same. It says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated", and "Funds raided will be used for research, and to provide education, training, and assistance to those affected". Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" at the bottom. Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, three volunteers pose for a promotional photo. A man is playing the role of a customer while two women assist him at the counter.COL photo of three people inside a shop. Two women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. They are all chatting to one another and smiling. The man is holding a pair of spectacles and something white (indiscernable) in one hand. On top of the counter, there is a ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top, a plastic bag with something bulky inside, and some brochures on a small display stand (partially obscured). On the wall behind them, there are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio and a clock. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text, 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign. There is a similar sign on the benchtop or shelf behind the women.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, radio, clock, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter. A black and white version of a similar photo from this series appears on page 18 of the 2000 Annual Report. It accompanies a brief report on Opportunity Shops.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man hands over a $5 note to the woman standing in the centre. On the left of the counter, there are various brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler along the front edge of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large sign (mostly obscured). Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, money, cash, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man has one hand placed on top of the teddy bear's head. He is holding a handkerchief with his other hand. The woman in the centre is looking at the man. On the left of the counter, there are various Arthritis Victoria brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler across the corner of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves containing crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text, 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "Something can b... ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTO...". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, sales book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, Pauline Satchell, AV's General Manager Commercial, poses for a photo with a Long Service Award recipient.COL photo of two people, both standing, posing for a photo together. The woman is holding up a certificate. On the certificate is the text, "Long Service Award". In the background, groups of people are seated at various tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, pauline satchell, general manager commercial services, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, Pauline Satchell, AFV's General Manager of Commercial Services, poses for a photo with a Long Service Award recipient. They are both holding the award.COL photo of two women, both standing, posing for a photo. Together, they are holding up a certificate. On the certificate is the text, "Long Service Award". In the background, there is a closed door and an unframed black and white picture on a display board.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, pauline satchell, general manager commercial services, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. This photo depicts several guests seated in small groups at various tables, chatting and smiling. In the background, there are two guests standing, also chatting to one another.COL photo of several groups of people seated at octagonal tables in a large room. They are chatting and smiling. Two people are standing, facing one another. There is a bouquet of proteas in a white vase on a rectangular table against the wall. There are several unframed black and white ink paintings adorning the walls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. This photo depicts several guests seated in small groups at various tables, chatting and smiling. Two guests are standing in the background, also chatting to one another.COL photo of a group of people seated at an octagonal table in a large room. They are chatting and smiling. In the background, two other people are standing, facing one another. There are some black and white ink paintings on the walls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. This photo of depicts a group of guests seated at a table.COL photo of a group of people seated at an octagonal table in a large room. A few people are facing the camera, while the others have been Photographed from behind. There are some black and white ink paintings on the doors and walls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, four of the guests (seated at one of the tables) pose for a photo.COL photo of four women seated at an octagonal table. There are cups of tea or coffee and small plates of cake on the table. In the background, there is a long rectangular table against the wall. On the table is a large stainless steel urn, several milk jugs, glasses and glass carafes of water, and other miscellaneous items. On the wall, there is an unframed black and white ink painting, and another on a bi-fold door (which has been folded back). Below the picture, there is the text, "Welcome to all Op Shop treasure...".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, three guests (seated at one of the tables) pose for a photo.COL photo of three women seated at an octagonal table. One woman is holding a walking stick. There are cups of tea or coffee and plates of cake on the table. Behind them is a large set of windows with thin venetian blinds and a set of bi-fold doors, which have been folded back. On the outermost bi-fold door panel, there is an unframed black and white ink painting, and another on an adjoinging wall. In the background, there are two closed servery doors set into the wall. There is a narrow rectangular table below the servery.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, three guests (seated at one of the tables) pose for a photo. In the background, there are several other guests seated at another table.COL photo of three people seated at an octagonal table, smiling. There are cups of tea or coffee and small plates on the table. Behind them is a large set of windows with thin venetian blinds and a set of bi-fold doors, which have been folded back. There is an unframed black and white picture on the outermost bi-fold door panel. In the background, there is a large stainless steel urn on a table. There is another group of people seated at another table behind them. There are two unframed black and white pictures on the walls. There is a large whiteboard which has been affixed to one of the walls and, below it, a vase of flowers on a narrow rectangular table.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, Two women (seated at a table) pose for a photo, smiling. In the background, there is another group of guests seated at another table.COL photo of two women, seated at a table, posing for a photo. One of the women is holding a walking stick. There are cups of tea or coffee and small plates with cake on the table. In the background, another group of women are seated at another table.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, a group of people are gathered around an octagonal table. Four of them are seated, while one is standing. There are cups and small plates on the table. Two people hold their cups (and saucer) up.COL photo of five people gathered around an octagonal table: four of them are seated, while a fifth person is standing behind one of them. There are cups and small plates on the table. Two people are holding their cups and saucers up. There are three black and white ink paintings on the walls, one of which is on a display board. One of the paintings is on the outermost panel of a set of bi-fold doors, which have been folded back.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, three smiling guests (seated at a table) pose for a photo. There are cups of tea or coffee and small plates on the table.COL photo of three women seated at a table. They are smiling. On the table, there are cups of tea or coffee and small plates. In the background, there is a black and white ink painting on the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, three guests (one partially obscured) are seated at a table, smiling.COL photo of two women seated at a table. They are facing the camera and smiling. Facing them is another person, also seated at the table, but only partially visible in the frame. On the table, there are cups of tea or coffee and small plates. In the background, there is a telephone affixed to the wall, and two black and white ink paintings on the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, several guests are gathered around a table, some seated and others standing. One woman (standing) hands a cup and saucer and a small plate of cakes to one woman, who is seated.COL photo of several people around a table: three are seated and two are standing. One woman, standing, is passing a cup and saucer and a small plate of cakes to another woman, who is seated. There are several other cups and saucers, and small plates on the table. In the background, one person (standing) is facing the wall and has been from behind. There is a black and white picture on the wall. Two other people, who are also seated at the table, are partially obscured and mostly out of frame.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, several guests are seated around a table, while one woman (standing) passes a cup and saucer across.COL photo of several people seated at an octagonal table. Three people are on the edge of the frame, partically obscured. One of them is a woman who is standing and leaning forward. She is holding a cup and saucer above the table. On the table, there are several cups and saucers, and small plates.[On a yellow sticky note, in pencil, in the top right corner, underlined] (OPSHOP 1 [on the remainder of the note] FAR LEFT DOUG GILMORE CENTRE ALICE GILMORE RIGHT [illegible (crossed out)] BETH KEWLEY MOONEE PONDSarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, several guests are seated around a table, while one is standing. There are cups on saucers and small plates on the table. In the background, there is a long table with cups and saucers, an urn, and carafes of water. A few people can be seen seated at a table to the left, with others standing to the right.COL photo of several people gathered around a table. One person is standing, while the others (two of whom are partically obscured) are seated at the table. In the foreground, to the right, there are a few people walking behind them, away from the camera. On the table, there are several cups and saucers, and small plates. In the background, there are a few people are seated at a table to the left while, in the centre, there is a long table with cups and saucers, an urn, and carafes of water.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2004, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, an award winner poses for a photo with another person, while holding her framed certificate in her hand.COL photo of a man and a woman posing for a photo. The woman is holding a framed award. They are standing in front of some round tables at a reception centre. To their right is another woman, standing. Her face is turned towards the camera and she is smiling. To their left are two people seated at a round table.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, 2004

In 2004, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, an award winner walks up to receive her award.COL photo of a woman approaching a few people standing to the right of the frame, in the foreground. She is holding a piece of paper in her hand. Another woman is standing on a low dais, covered in red fabric. In the background, there are several people seated at a large round table.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, 2004

In 2004, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, several award winners pose for a group photo after receiving their awards.COL photo of a small group of people standing in a row, each holding a small piece of paper. One woman has a walking stick, while another woman is holding up a sign that reads "Twenty-Five Years Service", "Arthritis Victoria", "Osteoporosis Victoria". Standing in front of them is another woman. Behind them is a banner with the heading "Osteoporosis Awareness", with various text below it, including 'support' and 'advocacy'.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, 2004

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 Dr Leslie Koadlow (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. This photo is a close up of two members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) during an exercise demonstration conducted by the group on the grounds of Como House during the celebrations.B&W photo of two women conducting an exercise demonstration. They are in the garden of a large two-storey house, which is in the background.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joint action group, jag, exercise demonstration, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

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 Dr Leslie Koadlow (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, winner of the 1993 Margaret Strang Award, June Richards, poses for a photo with her husband Allen, while holding her framed award. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 7 No 2, Winter 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. Under the heading, "Vale", the photo accompanies an obituary announcing June's death. June was an AFV volunteer public speaker, a telephone counsellor, a member of the panel for the Grandparent of the Year program, and the co-ordinator of the annual fundraising fashion parade event.B&W photo of a man and a woman holding a framed award certificate. They are standing on the grounds of a large two-storey house, which is in the background.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, Pauline Satchell, AFV's General Manager of Commercial Services, poses for a photo with one of the award recipients.COL photo of two women, (one standing, one seated at a table with others), holding an award certificate together as they pose for a photo. Another person (partially obscured) is sitting next to the woman at the table. In the background, there is another group of people seated at another table. There are some black and white ink paintings on the wall.[On a yellow sticky note, in black ink] (R) Pauline Satchell, GM Commercial? General Mngrarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, pauline satchell, general manager commercial services, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, Pauline Satchell, AFV's General Manager of Commercial Services, poses for a photo with one of the award recipients.COL photo of two women, both standing, posing for a photo. One of the women is holding up a certificate. On the certificate is the text, "Long Service Award". Behind them are two unframed black and white pictures, one on the wall and one on a display board.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, pauline satchell, general manager commercial services, ink paintings, 2000

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), (formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV)), has promoted the game of lawn bowls as an excellent form of exercise for people with arthritis. Consequently, the RAAV/AFV has enjoyed a long association with various lawn bowls organisations. This photo depicts two members of an unidentified lawn bowls club posing for a photo on the green, with several bowls on the ground in front of them.Black and white photo of two people standing on a bowling green, with several bowls (a ball for bowling) on the ground in front of them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), (formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV)), has promoted the game of lawn bowls as an excellent form of exercise for people with arthritis. Consequently, the RAAV/AFV has enjoyed a long association with various lawn bowls organisations. This photo depicts two members of an unidentified lawn bowls club posing for a photo on the green, with several bowls on the ground in front of them.Black and white photo of two people standing on a bowling green, with several bowls (a ball for bowling) on the ground in front of them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise