This photo of a shop window display in Rochester was presented to Arthritis Victoria by Barabara Wolfe, a member of the Rochester Arthritis Support Group. The window display was organised to help promote 'Arthritis Awareness Week' (probably National Arthritis Week), which ran from the 30th of March to the 11h of April, 2000.COL photo of a shop window display. Among the items on display are a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand, books, brochures, information sheets, posters, and a VicHealth Masters Games promotional t-shirt. Affixed to the top of a bookshelf is a yellow cardboard sign, containing the text "Join our Joint Walk Tuesday 11th April 9:30am Lions' Park (near Water Tower) 10:30am Morning Tea (B.Y.O. snack & drink) Everyone Welcome Rochester Arthritis Support Group". Leaning against the bottom of the bookcase is a small wooden-framed blackboard, with the text "Arthritis Awareness Week 2nd - 8th April" written in chalk.[Handwritten in blue ink] No. 13 Arthritis Week Display - 30th Mar --> 11th April Shop window Gillies St Rochester by Rochester Arthritis Support Group.arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, rochester arthritis support group, shop window display, joint health promotion, posters, 2000

This photo depicts participants of the Joint Walk organised by the Rochester Arthritis Support Group for National Arthritis Week (NAW).COL photo of a group of people gathered around a wooden picnic table in a park. Most of the people are standing around the picnic table, while some people are sitting on the two benches on either side. There are a few items on the table, such as a water bottle, some backpacks, a cap, and a small drink cooler box (known in Australian vernacular as an 'esky', or a 'chilly bin' in New Zealand vernacular). In the background, there are some large trees, and a large tank beyond a cyclone fence.[Handwritten in blue ink] 16 [circled] Walkers for Arthritis Week on 11th April, 2000 Campaspe River, Rochester.arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, rochester arthritis support group, joint walk, campapse river, 2000

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, a woman leads the group in a gentle exercise routine.COL photo of a group of people standing in a large park, doing some exercises. They are standing slightly apart on a grassy area, with many trees in the background. One participant is standing behind his walking frame.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, a woman leads the group in a gentle exercise routine.COL photo of a group of people standing on a grassy area in a large park. In this photo, a woman is standing apart from the group, facing them. One participant is standing behind his walking frame. Everyone is holding one curved arm up above their heads, with their other curved arm down in front of their pelvises. There are many trees in the background.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, event attendees are taking part in a gentle exercise routine at the park.COL photo of a group of people standing in a large park, doing some exercises. They are standing slightly apart on a grassy area, with their hands up in front of their chests. One participant is standing behind his walking frame. There are many trees in the background.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, event attendees are taking part in a gentle exercise routine at the park.COL photo of a group of people standing on a grassy area in front of a large marquee. They are standing with their arms by their sides. In the background, there are some other people standing inside the marquee, in which there are several white plastic tables and chairs set up.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, event attendees are taking part in a gentle exercise routine at the park.COL photo of a group of people standing on a grassy area in a large park. They are standing slightly apart, and lunging slightly forward on one leg while holding their arms out in front of them. One participant is standing behind his walking frame.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, event attendees are taking part in a gentle exercise routine at the park.COL photo of a group of people standing on a grassy area in a large park. They are standing slightly apart, with their hands up in front of their chests. There are many trees in the background.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, event attendees are taking part in a gentle exercise routine near the marquee.COL photo of a group of people standing on a grassy area in front of a large white marquee. They are holding their curved arms outstretched, with hands almost touching. There are other people inside the marquee, with white plastic tables and chairs around them. The photo has been taken at a slight angle from the side. One woman in the foreground has her back to the camera.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts AFV's Christine Hume-Cook with an unidentified woman at the event.COL photo of two women seated at a table. On the table, there are two PhysiCal disposable milkshake cups, a small stack of polystyrene cups, a red bowl containing fruit and nut mix, and several printed leaflets in different colours. On the wall behind them, there is a poster titled "Make A SPLASH About Arthritis!", with the sub-title "Water exercise is a great way to keep your joints moving."[Handwritten in blue ink] Christine Hume-Cook at Sea Lake B & J Arthritis Week April 12 1999arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, sea lake, christine hume-cook, 1999

In April 1999, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff travelled to Merbein, Sea Lake, and Mildura during National Arthritis Week (NAW). These visits were conceived as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) information display at the Merbein Community Health Centre for National Arthritis Week (NAW) 1999. A similar information display was set up at the Sunraysia Health Care Centre, in Ramsay Crt, Mildura.COL photo of a large, freestanding display board in front of a curtained window. Beside the display board, on a perpendicular wall, there is a display of numerous brochures inside plastic sleeves affixed to wall. There are also a few signs or posters, a framed item, and a clock on the wall.[Handwritten in blue ink] DISplay aT MERBEIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE. FOR ARTHRITIS WEEK. SIMILAR ONE AT SUNRAYSIA HEALTH CARE CENTRE RAMSAY CRT MILDURA.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, merbein community health centre, information displays, brochures, leaflets, posters, merbein, 1999

The theme for the 1996 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was "Ring the Bells for Arthritis", with the Glen Iris Handbell Ringers performing at the launch. There was a Joint Walk along Southgate, beside the Yarra River in Melbourne - one of around 24 Joint Walks held across Victoria during the 1996 NAW. In addition, there was a "Making Life Easier" expo held on the day. In this photo, the Glen Iris Handbell Ringers perform in the forecourt of a building to during the Making Life Easier expo. There is a brief report on this and other events held that week on pages 9 and 10 of the 1996 Annual Report.COL photo of a troupe of performers holding various sized handbells. They are standing in a semi-circle formation in an outdoor forecourt of a building. Behind them is a large freestanding multipanel display board containing the text "Move It or Lose It" in the centre, and "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria" on either side. In the background, there is a set of stairs leading up to the first floor of the building, with several people walking up and down the staircase. There are several people walking around the ground floor, and some watching the performers.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Arthritis Week 1996 Making Life Easier - Expoarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, ring the bells for arthritis, glen iris handbell ringers, music, melody, making life easier, expo, staircase, annual report, 1996

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, a woman leads the group in a gentle exercise routine.COL photo of a group of people standing on a grassy area in a large park, doing some exercises. One woman is standing apart from the group, facing them. Everyone is standing slightly apart , with their hands up in front of their chests. One participant is standing behind his walking frame. There are many trees in the background.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Park [In the bottom right corner of the label, handwritten in blue ink] 5 [circled twice and somewhat illegible]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

One of the many events held during National Arthritis Week in 2004 was a Tai Chi exercise demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne. This photo, taken at dusk, depicts a large electronic advertising billboard at Federation Square commissioned to promote National Arthritis Week. The Tai Chi demonstration is featured in a round up of the National Arthritis Week 2004 events on pages 12-13 of the Vol 17 issue 2, Winter 2004 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update.COL photo of a large electronic advertising billboard on the side of a tall building. The billboard displays white text on a red background. The text is, "National Arthritis Week", with the respective text and logos for 'Arthritis Victoria' and 'Osteoporosis Victoria' beside it. Above the main text are the silouhettes of some figures running and leaping. In the background, there is a view of some multistory buildings, including two tall skyscrapers.[In the bottom right corner, handwritten in black ink] tai chi NAW 04 [On the bottom left, handwritten in blue ink] Cover [circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, tai chi, exercise demonstration, federation square, advertising billboard, electronic billboard, melbourne, 2004

On Thursday the 22nd of April, as part of National Arthritis Week (NAW) 2004, Arthritis Victoria held an Eastern Regional Seminar and Luncheon at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. This photo depicts a side view of seminar attendees.COL side view photo of a group of people sitting on white plastic chairs at white plastic tables. On various tables, there are some printed booklets and one polystyrene cup. The internal metal frame of the white marquee in which they are located is evident. In the background, outside of the marquee, there is a large park with several trees.[Handwritten in pencil, in the top left corner] NAW [Handwritten in pencil, in the top right corner] Jells Park NAW 04 [On a white label, handwritten in light blue ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 Jells [crossed out] Jells Park/Eastern Region Seminar and Luncheon 22 April 2004arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, eastern regional, seminar, guest speakers, education, information, support, research, advocacy, luncheon, jells park, wheelers hill, 2004

In May 1987, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), held a book launch to help promote Valerie Sayce (AFV physiotherapist) and Ian Fraser's new book, 'Exercise Beats Arthritis'. The book launch was the key event in launching that year's National Arthritis Week (NAW). In this photo, authors Valerie Sayce and Ian Fraser pose for a photo with Norm and Libby, characters from the federal government's “Life. Be In It" health promotion campaign. A similar photo (taken from a slightly different angle) appears on page 3 of the No 44, June 1987 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies an article on the book launch and other National Arthritis Week activities held that year. Many of these events were well promoted, with much support from television and radio media, including a live radio interview with Valerie Sayce by 3AW's Muriel Cooper at Chadstone Shopping Centre (see page 4 of the same newsletter issue).B&W photo of four people, standing, posing for a photo in a large room. Two of the people are in costume, while the other two are dressed in regular clothing. The two people in costume are dressed as the characters Norm and Libby from the government's “Life. Be In It" health promotion campaign. Behind the group, there are some other people sitting on chairs placed in a semi-circle, with one person standing, and an A-frame sandwich board with the heading, 'MIND YOUR BACK'. In the foreground, there is one other person standing to the right of the frame, (partially obscured).[On a white label, typed in black ink] NATIONAL ARTHRITIS WEEK LAUNCH [underlined] Authors of the book "Exercise Beats Arthritis" Valerie Sayce and Ian Fraser. With 'Norm' and 'Libby' from Life. Be In It. [In the top right corner, directly on the photo, in blue ink] 3 [In centre, below the label, written sideways in pencil] 3 [On a MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] News Review 1987 No. 44 [illegible scribble] pg 3arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, national arthritis week, naw, book launch, exercise beats arthritis, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, ian fraser, authors, norm, libby, life be in it, health promotion, news review, 1987

The theme for the 1996 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was "Ring the Bells for Arthritis", with the Glen Iris Handbell Ringers performing at the launch. There was a Joint Walk along Southgate, beside the Yarra River in Melbourne - one of around 24 Joint Walks held across Victoria during the 1996 NAW. In addition, there was a "Making Life Easier" expo held on the day. In this photo, a group of people gather in the park after the Joint Walk. There is a brief report on this and other events held that week on pages 9 and 10 of the 1996 Annual Report.COL photo of a group of people gathered in a park. Some people are sitting on chairs placed around a large blue and white marquee, while others are standing on the grass or on a concrete path and driveway leading to a weatherboard building. There are also a few people gathered inside the marquee, under which there are some rectangular tables. Some people are wearing a red vest with "MARSHALL" in white text. Many are wearing blue and white sunvisors. There is an A-frame sandwich board on the driveway, containing the text, "Ring the Bells for Arthritis - Arthritis Week Joint Walk". To the left of the marquee, there is a large white and blue "Move it or Lose it" banner. Behind the marquee, there is a large white and blue "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" banner. There is some discolouration on the right hand side of the Photographic image, in the form of a bright orange circle and some vertical lines.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, ring the bells for arthritis, joint walk, marquee, banner, annual report, 1996

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

During a visit to Violet Town in 1993, Dr Elsie Koadlow (1922-2010) and Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), pose for a photo with Grandparent of the Year entrant, Pat McGuigan. This photo, attributed to the Euroa Gazette, appears on the back cover (page 16) of the Vol 6 No 2 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo is captioned: "Bottom Left: Pat McGuigan, right, an entrant in the Grandparent of the Year, is pictured with Dr Les (AFV President) and Dr Elsie Koadlow when they visited a function at Violet Town. Picture courtesy of Euroa Gazette."B&W photo of three people standing in front of a framed painting on a stand or easel. One woman is wearing a badge or sticker on her top with the text "ARTHRITIS WEEK". Another framed painting, on the floor and leaning against something, is evident to the left of the frame. The reflection of a chandelier light fitting is evident in the windows behind them.[Stamped in the top right corner, in purple ink] Euroa Gazette Photo [Handwritten in pale orange/brown ink] 16D [Handwritten in red pencil or ink] 78%arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, arthritis week, outreach, dr leslie koadlow, president, dr elsie koadlow, pat mcguigan, grandparent of the year, gpoty, entrant, paintings, violet town, euroa gazette, arthritis update, 1993

One of the many events held during National Arthritis Week in 2004 was a Tai Chi exercise demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne. This photo, taken at dusk, depicts a large electronic advertising billboard at Federation Square commissioned to promote National Arthritis Week. The text on the billboard is, "Live Well with Arthritis!". The Tai Chi demonstration is featured in a round up of the National Arthritis Week 2004 events on pages 12-13 of the Vol 17 issue 2, Winter 2004 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update.COL photo of a large electronic advertising billboard on the side of a tall building. The billboard displays white text on a red background. The text is, "Live Well with Arthritis!", with the respective text and logos for 'Arthritis Victoria' and 'Osteoporosis Victoria' below that.[In the bottom right corner, handwritten in black ink] tai chi NAW 04arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, tai chi, exercise demonstration, federation square, advertising billboard, electronic billboard, live well with arthritis, melbourne, 2004

One of the many events held during National Arthritis Week in 2004 was a Tai Chi exercise demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne. This photo, taken at dusk, depicts a large electronic advertising billboard at Federation Square commissioned to promote National Arthritis Week. The text on the billboard is, "Arthritis Victoria Website www.arthritisvic.org.au", followed by the text and logos for 'Arthritis Victoria' and 'Osteoporosis Victoria'. The Tai Chi demonstration is featured in a round up of the National Arthritis Week 2004 events on pages 12-13 of the Vol 17 issue 2, Winter 2004 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update.COL photo of a large electronic advertising billboard on the side of a tall building, at dusk. The billboard displays white text on a red background. The text is, "Arthritis Victoria Website www.arthritisvic.org.au", with the respective text and logos for 'Arthritis Victoria' and 'Osteoporosis Victoria' below that.[In the bottom right corner, handwritten in black ink] tai chi NAW 04arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, tai chi, exercise demonstration, federation square, advertising billboard, electronic billboard, melbourne, 2004

During National Arthritis Week in 1999, a lawn bowls event was held on the "Robert W Smith Bowling Green" (location unknown). This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 12 Issue 2, Winter 1999 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It appears as part of a feature on National Arthritis Week 1999 events.Colour photo of several people at a lawn bowls club. One man is bowling while several others look on from behind him on the green, or further back from the veranda of the building.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] HE [or "ME"]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, lawn bowls, robert w smith bowling green, 1999

One of the many events held during National Arthritis Week in 2004 was a Tai Chi exercise demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne. In this photo, a group of people are doing a Tai Chi exercise routine. The event is featured in a round up of National Arthritis Week 2004 events on pages 12-13 of the Vol 17 issue 2, Winter 2004 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update.COL photo of a group of people exercising in a paved town square. They are lunging forward, with one arm outstretched in front of them and the other arm positioned near the chest or hip. Both hands have been formed into fists. In the background, there is a building with some mirrored glass panels and a small veranda. Beside the building, there is a grassy area with some trees at the back.[On a white label, printed in black ink] NAW 2004 - TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS - FEDERATION SQUARE - TUESDAY 20TH APRILarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, tai chi, exercise demonstration, federation square, melbourne, 2004

One of the many events held during National Arthritis Week in 2004 was a Tai Chi exercise demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne. In this photo, a group of people are doing a Tai Chi exercise routine. The event is featured in a round up of National Arthritis Week 2004 events on pages 12-13 of the Vol 17 issue 2, Winter 2004 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update.COL photo of a group of people exercising in a paved town square. They are standing with their arms slightly outstreched in from of them, at chest height. Some of the group are in shadow. In the background, there is a large yellow Edwardian building with a dome (partially obscured) on the roof.[On a white label, printed in black ink] NAW 2004 - TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS - FEDERATION SQUARE - TUESDAY 20TH APRILarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, tai chi, exercise demonstration, outdoor umbrellas, care umbrellas, federation square, melbourne, 2004

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

One of the many events held during National Arthritis Week in 2004 was a Tai Chi exercise demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne. In this photo, a group of people are doing a Tai Chi exercise routine. Flinders Street Station is in the background. The event is featured in a round up of National Arthritis Week 2004 events on pages 12-13 of the Vol 17 issue 2, Winter 2004 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update.COL photo of a group of people exercising in a paved town square. They are standing with their arms slightly outstreched in from of them, at chest height. Some of the group are in shadow. In the background, there is a large yellow Edwardian building with a dome (partially obscured) on the roof.[In the bottom right corner, handwritten in black ink] Tai Chi NAW 04arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, tai chi, exercise demonstration, federation square, flinders street station, melbourne, 2004

In April 1999, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff travelled to Merbein, Sea Lake, and Mildura during National Arthritis Week (NAW). These visits were conceived as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) information display at the Merbein Community Health Centre for National Arthritis Week (NAW) 1999. A similar information display was set up at the Sunraysia Health Care Centre, in Ramsay Crt, Mildura.COL photo of various displays in a large room. There are posters on the wall and around a window. Booklets, brochures, and leaflets are laid out on two tables and a display board. There are also decorations, such as paper skeleton cut-outs hanging from the ceiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, outreach, national arthritis week, naw, merbein community health centre, information displays, books, brochures, leaflets, posters, merbein, 1999

In 1984, Television camera crews were in attendance for the launch of National Arthritis Week (NAW). This photo depicts Pauline Schulzoff being interviewed and filmed by a television crew. The photo appears on page 3 of the No 33, August 1984 edition of News Review, the quarterly newsletter of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). It is captioned: "Pauline Schulzeff talks to a TV camera at the opening of Arthritis Week". The accompanying article states that the launch of Arthritis Week 1984 was held at the Independent Living Centre, and received much radio and television coverage. "On TV, news reports appeared on Channel 2 on 6 and 13 May, and BTV 6, and interviews on BTV 6 and GLV 8." BTV 6 and GLV 8 were both television stations in regional Victoria, with BTV 6 being in Ballarat and GLV 8 being in the Gippsland/La Trobe Valley region. This photo also appears on page 3 of the 1983 - 1984 Annual Report. It is captioned: "Channel 2 interviews Mrs Pauline Schulzoff at the launching of Arthritis Week 1984."B&W photo of a woman, who is seated. She is facing a television camera operator, who is filming her with the television camera poised on his shoulder. Behind her, there are a a few other people sitting on chairs and looking on. One woman is in the process of sitting on a chair. In the background, there is another woman standing.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, national arthritis week, naw, launch, independent living centre, television crew, television camera, broadcast television, radio broadcast, news reports, channel 2, abc news, channel 6, btv 6, ballarat, channel 8, glv 8, gippsland, la trobe valley, interview, pauline schulzoff, news review, annual report, 1984

As part of the National Arthritis Week 2001 events, a seminar was held at the Brighton Town Hall. This photo depicts the Healthy Bones Bus parked outside the town hall.COL photo of a large white van parked outside a large white building. There are various text and logos depicted on the side of the van: "Arthritis Victoria" and "Osteoporosis Victoria" in small font, with their respective logos, at the top; "Healthy Bones Bus 1800 011 041" in large text across the centre; "Proudly donated by the Victorian Ladies' Bowling Association" and "Proudly Sponsored by PENSIONERS NETWORK" with its respective logo, both in small font at the bottom. There are also several drawings of skeletons in various sizes positioned around the text and logos.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, seminar, healthy bones bus, education, outreach, victorian ladies bowling association, donation, pensioners network, sponsors, brighton town hall, 2001

This photo depicts a man playing the Italian bowling game of bocce on a clay court during a National Arthritis Week event, one year (date and location unknown).Colour photo of a man playing bocce on a clay court, while spectators watch from behind a fence.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, bocce