A Research Strategies Workshop, held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. An article covering the event was written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang, titled "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee.B&W photo of a group of people sitting around some tables placed in a large square formation. One person is sitting on the inside of the square table formation. There are several documents on every table. On one table, there is an ashtray and a square tape recorder with its own cover - one of the operational buttons is depressed. In the background, there is a large mirror on the wall, on which a reflection of two windows with blinds is evident. Next to the mirror is a piece of fabric hanging over the top of a display board or room divider (partially obscured).[Handwritten in pencil] ARRF MEET SATrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, australian arthritis and rheumatism foundation, aarf, research strategies, workshop, scientific advisory committee, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, dr strang, article, affiliation of raav with aarf, news review, 1979

A Research Strategies Workshop, held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. An article covering the event was written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang, titled "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee.B&W photo of a group of people standing outside a brick building, chatting. Some are holding a cup and saucer in their hands. There is a plaque on the exterior brick wall, containing the text, "RHEUMATISM AND ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA ACTION HOUSE OFFICIALLY OPENED ON ... BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE HONOURABLE SIR HENRY WINNEKE...".[Handwritten in pencil] ARA AT COFFEErheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, australian arthritis and rheumatism foundation, aarf, research strategies, workshop, scientific advisory committee, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, dr strang, article, affiliation of raav with aarf, news review, 1979

A Research Strategies Workshop was held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. This is one of two photos accompanying an article written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang titled, "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several other meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee. This photo is captioned: "Members of the A.R.A. attended the Research Strategies Workshop at Action House with Chairman, Dr. Ken Muirden at the head of the table."B&W photo of a group of people sitting around some tables placed in a large square formation. Some people are sitting on the inside of the square table formation. There are several documents on every table. In the background, there is a large television set on a stand, with an open box on top of a small table next to it. There are also two windows with blinds.[Handwritten in pencil] ARA FRIDAY Scie T [somewhat illegible]rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, australian arthritis and rheumatism foundation, aarf, research strategies, workshop, scientific advisory committee, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, dr ken muirden, chairman, dr strang, article, affiliation of raav with aarf, news review, 1979

A Research Strategies Workshop, held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. This is one of two photos accompanying an article written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang, titled "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee. This photo is captioned: "Members of the A.A.R.F. Executive Committee Meeting at Action House. At the head of the table on the right, Dr. Steven Malazzo, Chairman and on the left Mr Douglas Hughes, Honorary Secretary."B&W photo of a group of people sitting around some tables placed in a large square formation. There are several documents on every table. In the background, there is a large television set on a stand, with a small table next to it. A briefcase has been placed on top of the television. On top of the table is a large rectangular item with a cover placed over it, an open AIWA (consumer electronics brand) box, and other miscellaneous items. There are also two windows with blinds.[Handwritten in pencil] ARRF MEET SAT Members of the A.R.A. attending the Research Strategies Workshop at Action House with Chairman, Dr. Ken Muirden at the head of the table. [Handwritten in pencil beneath "Dr. Ken Muirden", in smaller a smaller sized font] members of therheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, australian arthritis and rheumatism foundation, aarf, research strategies, workshop, scientific advisory committee, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, dr steven malazzo, chairman, mr douglas hughes, honorary secretary, dr strang, article, affiliation of raav with aarf, news review, 1979

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

In 1995, the H & L Hecht Trust sponsored a talk by Australian rheumatologist, Professor Nicholas Bellamy. In this photo, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's President, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), and Professor Bellamy partake in a chat and a drink at the event.COL photo of two men standing indoors, near a doorway. On the wall behind them is a butler's servery, which is closed.[Handwritten in pencil, across the top left of the photo] Professor Nicholas Bellamy + Dr Les Koadlow H + L [Handwritten in blue ink, on the top right corner of the photo] R I 6. [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil] H + L Hecht Visiting Professor - 1995dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, founder, co-founder, president, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, professor nicholas bellamy, h & l hecht, visiting professor, guest speaker, percy baxter arthritis centre, 1995

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

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

Winner of the 1989 Taxi Driver of the Year award, David Gawthorn, is pictured holding up his award (an engraved silver platter) as he leans out of his taxi car window. Engraved on the platter is "Winner VICTORIAN TAXI DRIVER OF THE YEAR - 1989". David Gawthorn was a spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. As a taxi driver, he was aware that many people with arthritis rely on taxis due to problems with mobility. He felt that it was important to show them courtesy and consideration as it would make life easier for them. Mr Gawthorn was presented with the award at a Gala Dinner held at the Hilton Hotel in July 1989. The award was a joint initiative between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the Victorian Taxi Association, and the Roads Corporation. It was also sponsored by 3MP radio station and the Hilton on the Park. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 11 of the vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an artice titled, "Taxi Driver of the Year spokesman for arthritis". The photo is captioned: "David Gawthron - picture courtesy Herald & Weekly Times Ltd".B&W photo of a bearded man leaning out of a taxi car window while holding up a silver platter award. Engraved on the platter is the text, "Winner VICTORIAN TAXI DRIVER OF THE YEAR - 1989".[In red ink] 11A 2 sizes 118% & 83% 100# screen 25 cms [upside down] [In blue ink] UPDATE, DEC [crossed out] NOV ’89 48% p11 [In red ink] Taxi Talk Cover x 118 [in blue ink] % [In red ink] + + Page 12 [illegible - crossed out] 83% DICK TRIM OPP [In the centre of the photo, stamped in pink ink within a rectangular border] COPYRIGHT HERALD-SUN Photograph SUPPLIED BY FEATURE SERVICE THE HERALD & WEEKLY TIMES LTD. MELBOURNE AUSTRALIAarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, award, taxi driver of the year, david gawthorn, spokesperson, award recipient, silver platter, mobility, 1989