In June 1988, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) had an information stand at the Investment & Retirement Seminar, which was held at the Royal Exhibition Buildings. This photo depicts Channel 9 News anchor, Brian Naylor, posing for a photo with AFV staff and one of the event organisers at the AFV's information stand. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 1 No 3, September 1988 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. Above the photo is the title, "Bryan Naylor says hello". The photo is captioned: "Channel 9 news reader, Brian Naylor, paid a visit to the Arthritis Foundation's stand at the June Investment and Retirement Seminar at the Exhibition Buildings. He is pictured, second from left, with Robyn Hill AFV Fund Raising Manager, Bernard Rogers AFV Chief Executive and Tony McHugh, who organised the seminar." Brian and Bernard are depicted in the photo holding open AFV Physiotherapist Valerie Sayce's book, which she co-authored with Ian Fraser. The book is titled, "Exercise beats Arthritis". An article promoting the upcoming event, titled "Investment and Retirement Exhibition", appears on page 3 of the previous issue of Arthritis Update (Vol 1 No 2, June 1988).Colour photo of four people standing in front of a multi-panel display board. The two people in the middle are holding open a book titled, "Exercise beats Arthritis". The display board contains textual information and Photographs.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Channel 9 News Anchorman Brian Naylor pays a visit to the Arthritis Foundation's stand at the June Investment & Retirement Seminars at the Exhibition Buildings. L to R. Robyn Hill, Brian Naylor, Bernard Rogers and Tony McHugh exhibition organiser. [On the same sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] .6. 1988 [On the same sticky note, handwritten in pencil] 95% [On a round, white label on the top right of the photo, handwritten in black ink] B11 [On the photo, handwritten in blue ink] 3Barthritis foundation of victoria, afv, investment and retirement seminar, brian naylor, channel 9, news anchor, robyn hill, fundraising manager, bernard rogers, chief executive, tony mchugh, event organiser, royal exhibition building, carlton, 1988, valerie sayce, ian fraser, authors, exercise beats arthritis

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

During National Arthritis Week in 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria, held a "Making Life Easier Expo" at its headquarters in Elsternwick. In attendence was the Minister for Health, Victoria, the Honourable Rob Knowles. In this photo, AFV President, Bruce Dyson, Minister Rob Knowles, and an unidentified woman pose for a photo during the event. According to a brief article which appears on page 2 of the Vol 9 No 2, Winter 1996 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, the Minister also helped to launch a video on the day, titled "More Exercise Beats Arthritis".COL photo of three people standing in a row, posing for a photo. Behind them is a room full of people, seated, while a few people are standing. In the background, some posters can be seen on the walls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, making life easier, expo, rob knowles, minister for health, victoria, bruce dyson, president, video, more exercise beats arthritis, arthritis update, 1996

During National Arthritis Week in 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria, held a "Making Life Easier Expo" at its headquarters in Elsternwick. In attendence was the Minister for Health, Victoria, the Honourable Rob Knowles. In this photo, Rob Knowles, the Minister for Health, Victoria, addresses the attendees. Seated behind him are Bruce Dyson and some members of the Joint Action Group (JAG). According to a brief article which appears on page 2 of the Vol 9 No 2, Winter 1996 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, the Minister also helped to launch a video on the day, titled "More Exercise Beats Arthritis".COL photo of a man, standing, addressing an audience. There are several other people seated behind him. On the wall behind them is a large white and blue banner with the text "MOVE IT OR LOSE IT", "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" and logo. There are various posters on the walls and a display board, including a poster of a dancer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, making life easier, expo, rob knowles, minister for health, victoria, bruce dyson, president, joint action group, jag, video, more exercise beats arthritis, arthritis update, 1996

During National Arthritis Week in 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria, held a "Making Life Easier Expo" at its headquarters in Elsternwick. In attendence was the Minister for Health, Victoria, the Honourable Rob Knowles. In this photo, AFV President, Bruce Dyson addresses the attendees. Seated behind him are the Honourable Rob Knowles, Minister for Health, Victoria, and some members of the Joint Action Group (JAG). According to a brief article which appears on page 2 of the Vol 9 No 2, Winter 1996 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, the Minister also helped to launch a video on the day, titled "More Exercise Beats Arthritis".COL photo of a man, standing, addressing an audience. There are several other people seated behind him. On the wall behind them is a large white and blue banner with the text "MOVE IT OR LOSE IT", "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" and logo. There are various posters on the walls and a display board, including a poster of a dancer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, making life easier, expo, rob knowles, minister for health, victoria, bruce dyson, president, joint action group, jag, video, more exercise beats arthritis, arthritis update, 1996

During National Arthritis Week in 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria, held a "Making Life Easier Expo" at its headquarters in Elsternwick. In attendence was the Minister for Health, Victoria, the Honourable Rob Knowles. In this photo, AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, leads a chair-based exercise routine during the Expo. Assisting with demonstrating the exercises are members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) and the AFV's Jenny Davidson. According to a brief article which appears on page 2 of the Vol 9 No 2, Winter 1996 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, the Minister also helped to launch a a video on the day, titled "More Exercise Beats Arthritis".COL photo of a woman, standing. She is holding the hands together in front as she twists her body to one side. On the wall behind her is a large white and blue banner with the text, "MOVE IT OR LOSE IT", "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA", and a logo. In the room, there is a group of people sitting on chairs. They are doing a similar movement with their bodies while remaining seated. A few people are looking in from outside a doorway. There are various posters on the walls and a display board, including a poster of a dancer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, making life easier, expo, rob knowles, minister for health, victoria, bruce dyson, president, video, more exercise beats arthritis, arthritis update, 1996

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

This photo depicts a section of the audience at an unidentified event, posing for a photo in front of a building with the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria and Vic Health Promotion Foundation banner.Black and white photo of a group of people standing on the corner veranda of a building, and a few others sitting on a garden bench or standing in front of the veranda. There is a set of large windows on each of the two walls surrounding the veranda. A large banner hanging from the metal ballustrade across the front of the veranda contains the text, "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria Ph: 03 862-2555 EXERCISE HELPS BEAT ARTHRITIS Funded by Vic Health Promotion Foundation".[Handwritten in pencil] A section of audience (- 350 attended.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, vichealth, victorian health promotion foundation, banner

In January 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) partnered with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation to sponsor the lawn bowls Classic Pairs Tournament. This photo depicts AFV's Ben Witham at the event with the President and Secretary of the Warrnambool Memorial Bowling Club (now known as the City Memorial Bowls Club).B&W photo of three men standing next to a large horizontal banner affixed to an exterior wall constructed from decorative concrete blocks (also known as "breeze blocks"). At the top of the banner, in large font, is the text (partially obscurred), "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA", preceeded by a telephone number. Across the centre, there is the text, "Exercise Helps Beat Arthritis" (partially obscured). Across the bottom of the banner, there is the text (partially obscured), "...ER PROJECT FUNDED BY VICTORIAN HEALTH PROMOTION FOUNDATION”.[On a green sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Dear Barb, for the historical record! Ben [On a second green sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Ben Witham |89 with the President and Secretary of the Warrnambool Memorial Bowling Club at the Classic Pairs Tournament Jan '89 partly sponsored by the AFV ( via the Health Pro. Foundation)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lawn bowls, classic pairs tournament, ben witham, warrnambool memorial bowling club, city memorial bowls club, president, secretary, 1989

Two unidentified women pose for a photo at a major outdoor event by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, in partnership with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth).COL photo of two women, standing in a park, behind two microphones stands. One of the women is wearing a 'Move It Or Lose It' windcheater/sweatshirt. She is holding a bunch of white balloons printed with the 'MYER' retail store logo, and there is a large bunch of similar balloons on the ground. In the background, there is a large banner attached to some trees. It contains the text (partially obscured) "...ion of Victoria Ph: 03 862 2555 EXERCISE HELPS BEAT ARTHRITIS Funded by Vi... Promotion Foundation", and the VicHealth logo.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, park, balloons, myer, sponsorship, banner

This photo depicts a small group of people at a Bowls Victoria event (date and location unknown) at which people were encouraged to try out the game of lawn bowls as a form of gentle exercise to stay "Active for Life" and help beat arthritis.Colour photo of two men playing lawn bowls on a portable bowling green (or practice rink) indoors while a few people look on. They are inside a room with polished floorboards, large windows, and a decorative dado feature on the painted walls.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] PHOTO 7 ["7" is circled] Bowls Victoria encouraging the general public to get ACTIVE FOR LIFE by taking up bowls [At the end of the sentence, there is a full stop in red ink]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, bowls victoria, lawn bowls, portable bowling green, practice rink, active for life, gentle exercise