In 1999, the Bairnsdale Self Help Group was awarded the Mollie Riches Trophy. This photo depicts Alison Hughes, from the Bairnsdale Self Help Group, accepting the award from an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria representative.COL photo of two women, standing outside a building, are holding an engraved silver platter. There is a section of a wall behind them, with two curtained windows (partially obscured) on either side.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Alison Hughes Bairnsdale SHG Awarded Mollie Richies [sic] Trophyarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, mollie riches trophy, awards, alison hughes, bairnsdale self help group, 1999

In 1998, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a seminar and luncheon in Bairnsdale. In this photo, the AFV's Domenic Trimbole and Sue Tardiff pose for a photo with Alison Hughes from the Bairnsdale Self Help Group.COL photo of three people standing in front of a multipanel display board. At the top of the display board, there is a sign with the text, "ARTHRITIS VICTORIA", and a logo. On the display board, there are various large photos, posters, books and brochures in clear perspex holders. Poster titles include "Stay on your feet", "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions", and "Exercise Beats Arthritis". Book titles include "The Arthritis Handbook" and "The Arthritis Helpbook". To the left of the display board, there is a brick wall with a large window. There is a large fern outside of the window.[Handwritten in black ink] Domenic Trimbole, Allison Huse [sic] & Sue Tardiff Bairnsdale S&L '98arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, education, seminar, luncheon, domenic trimboli, sue tardiff, alison hughes, bairnsdale self help group, 1998

In 1999, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria representatives met with self help group representatives from the Gippsland region. This photo depicts AFV Librarian, Lisa Bywaters, and an unidentified AFV staff member with representatives from various Gippsland region Self Help Groups. In the back row, second from the right, is Alison Hughes from the Bairnsdale Self Help Group.COL photo of a group of people posing for a photo inside a building. Behind them are a wall display of brochures, some directional signs indicating the location of the building's commercial tenants, and a wooden staircase leading to the next floor.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] members of groups from East Gippsland Region [the word 'East' has been crossed out] L-R ['L-R' has been crossed out]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, lisa bywaters, librarian, alison hughes, bairnsdale self help group, gippsland self help groups, 1999