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

This series of photos were taken in 1996 at the launch of the bilingual "Move it or Lose it" brochures for the Italian community. As a result of a commitment by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), to better reach and serve the multicultural community, bilingual brochures were produced in several languages. In this photo, physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, leads a gentle stretching exercise demonstration during the event.COL photo of a woman standing at a black lectern. She is standing straight and has her head turned to one side. Behind her are a few people, (seated and partially obscured), who also have their heads turned to one side. There are several posters on the wall behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, bilingual, italian, move it or lose it, brochures, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, gentle exercise, stretching exercises, exercise demonstration, 1996

A large group of people take part in some gentle chair-based stretching exercises at an unidentified event at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick.COL photo of a large group of people seated on rows of chairs in a large room. They all have their arms outstretched above their heads. In the background, a set of bi-fold doors, which have been folded up in the open position, are visible beside some large windows. Various shrubs are visible through the windows.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, chair-based exercise, gentle exercise, stretching exercises, self-management, pain management, c1990s

A large group of people take part in some gentle stretching exercises at an unidentified event at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick.COL photo of a large group of people in a large room. Several people are standing in front of a chair, which have been set up in rows, while others remain seated. The people standing all have their arms outstretched above their heads. In the background, a set of bi-fold doors, which have been folded up in the open position, are visible beside some large windows. Various shrubs are visible through the windows.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, gentle exercise, stretching exercises, self-management, pain management, c1990s

On Saturday the 28th of May 2005, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Fibromyalgia Seminar and Expo at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was attended by more than 350 people. Presenters included rheumatologist, Dr Daniel Lewis, and Dr Craig Hassed from Monash University, who specialises in mind-body and integrative medicine. Also available on the day were 30 minute break-out sessions covering topics such as Feldenkrais, Food for Life (nutrition), Pain Management, Psychosocial Aspects, Relaxation, and Yoga. In this photo, Libby Spiers demonstrates some gentle neck stretching exercises to the audience from the stage.COL photo of a woman standing beside a lectern on a stage. She is tilting her head towards her left shoulder while holding her arms straight down by her sides. Behind her are two vertical free-standing banners, positioned on either side. One banner is titled 'Osteopororis Victoria' and the other is titled 'Osteoporosis Awareness'. In the background, there are several sections of wood panelling and a clock above an organ.[On a white label, printed in black ink] Fibromyalgia Seminar May 28 2005 Libby Spiersarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, seminar, expo, information, education, pain management, feldenkrais, food for life, nutrition, healthy food, healthy diet, psychosocial, relaxation, yoga, libby skiers, gentle exercise, neck stretches, melbourne town hall, 2005

This series of photos were taken in 1996 at the launch of the bilingual "Move it or Lose it" brochures for the Italian community. As a result of a commitment by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), to better reach and serve the multicultural community, bilingual brochures were produced in several languages. This photo depicts the attendees taking part in a simple chair-based stretching exercise.COL photo of a large group of people, who are seated on rows of chairs. They are each holding one arm up, outstretched, with their other hand on their laps. Behind them, there is a freestanding "Move It Or Lose It" banner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, bilingual, italian, move it or lose it, brochures, gentle exercise, stretching exercises, chair-based exercise, 1996

This series of photos were taken in 1996 at the launch of the bilingual "Move it or Lose it" brochures for the Italian community. As a result of a commitment by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), to better reach and serve the multicultural community, bilingual brochures were produced in several languages. In this photo, the attendees takes part in a simple chair-based stretching exercise.COL photo of a large group of people who are seated on rows of chairs. They are each holding one arm up, outstretched, with their other hand on their laps. On the wall are several Italian travel posters.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, bilingual, italian, move it or lose it, brochures, gentle exercise, stretching exercises, chair-based exercise, 1996

This series of photos were taken in 1996 at the launch of the bilingual "Move it or Lose it" brochures for the Italian community. As a result of a commitment by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), to better reach and serve the multicultural community, bilingual brochures were produced in several languages. In this photo, the attendees is taking part in some simple chair-based stretching exercises.COL photo of a group of people, seated, stretching one leg forward while lifting it off the ground. Behind them are some people standing in the background. Two of these people appear to be in costume. On the wall are some travel posters, and at the back of the room is a freestanding "Move It Or Lose It" banner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, bilingual, italian, move it or lose it, brochures, gentle exercise, stretching exercises, chair-based exercise, 1996

This series of photos were taken in 1996 at the launch of the bilingual "Move it or Lose it" brochures for the Italian community. As a result of a commitment by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), to better reach and serve the multicultural community, bilingual brochures were produced in several languages. In this photo, the attendees is taking part in some simple chair-based warm-up exercises.COL photo of a large group of people, seated. They are shaking their hands as a warm-up exercise. There are some printed brochures on some chairs and on the floor. In the background is a freestanding "Move It Or Lose It" banner beside an open doorway, through which some people are standing. Beside them are two people who appear to be in costume.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, bilingual, italian, move it or lose it, brochures, gentle exercise, stretching exercises, chair-based exercise, 1996

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

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 five members of an unidentified lawn bowls club posing for a photo on the green, with a few bowls on the ground in front of them.Black and white photo of five people standing next to one another on a bowling green.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts four members of the Lillydale Bowling Club posing for a photo in front of the AFV and VicHealth's "Move It or Lose It" banner.Black and white photo of four people sitting on a ledge surrounding a bowling green. One person is holding a bowl, and there are several other bowls on the court in front of them. Behind them, there is a large banner tied to some outdoor shelter posts on either side.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts a woman bowling on the green while the other members look on.Black and white photo of three people on the bowling green: a woman is bowling while the two men look on. In the background, there is a group of other people also watching. Behind them, there is a large banner tied to some outdoor shelter posts on either side.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts a man bowling on the green while the other members look on.Black and white photo of three people on the bowling green: a man is bowling while a woman and a man look on. In the background, there is a group of other people also watching. Behind them, there is a large banner tied to some outdoor shelter posts on either side.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts a woman bowling while a man and the rest of the group look on.Black and white photo of two people on the bowling green: a woman is bowling while a man, standing behind her, looks on. In the background, there is a group of other people also watching. Behind them, there is a large banner tied to an outdoor shelter post on one side.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts an AFV representative with club officials and members inside the clubhouse, after the game.Black and white photo of four people standing inside a clubhouse, (one person is on the edge of the frame, partially obscured). Around the clubhouse, there is a range of sports paraphanalia such as penant flags, an honour board, and a scoreboard.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts an AFV representative addressing club members and officials inside the clubhouse, after the game.Black and white photo of four people standing inside a clubhouse. Around the clubhouse, there is a range of sports paraphanalia such as penant flags, an honour board, and a scoreboard.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts an AFV representative presenting two club members their prizes inside the clubhouse, while two club officials look on.Black and white photo of five people standing inside a clubhouse. One woman is handing out prizes to two club members. Around the clubhouse, there is a range of sports paraphanalia such as penant flags, an honour board, and a scoreboard.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts an AFV representative presenting two club members their prizes inside the clubhouse, while two club officials look on.Black and white photo of five people standing inside a clubhouse. One woman is handing out prizes to two club members. Around the clubhouse, there is a range of sports paraphanalia such as penant flags, an honour board, and a scoreboard.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts an AFV representative presenting two club members their prizes inside the clubhouse, while two club officials and another member look on.Black and white photo of six people standing inside a clubhouse. One woman is handing out prizes to two club members. Around the clubhouse, there is a range of sports paraphanalia such as penant flags, an honour board, and a scoreboard.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts a club member addressing the room while an AFV representative, club officials, and club members look on.Black and white photo of seven people standing inside a clubhouse (one partially obscured). One man is speaking to the group, while they look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a lawn bowls tournament at the Lilydale Bowling Club (date unknown). The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts two club members presenting an AFV representative with a small gift.Black and white photo of three people standing close to one another inside a clubhouse, with a fourth person in the background, to the right of the frame. A man is presenting a wooman with a small gift while shaking her hand, as others look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, lilydale bowling club, pennant, prizes, lawn bowls, bowls club, bowling green, bowls, club members, gentle exercise, move it or lose it

This circa 1990s photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) staff leading by example by taking part in a Stretch Break. The photo was taken at AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick.Black and white photo of a small group of people doing some stretching exercises in an office setting. They are standing in a semi-circle, and each person is stretching one arm up towards the ceiling. Behind them, there are multiple shelves filled with folders, books, and other items.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, stretch break, stretching exercises, gentle exercise, c1990s

In 1998, during VicHealth's Healthy Parliament Week, Hansard staff at the Victorian Parliament took part in the 'Fit for Office' Stretch Break promotion. This photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 11 Issue 4, Summer 1998 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo is captioned: "(Below) Hansard staff - "Fit For Office" Arthritis Victoria participated in VicHealth's Healthy Parliament Week earlier this year and encouraged parliamentarians [tongue in cheek] to become "Fit for Office" as a way to promote our exerc ise messages. As a result Hansard staff (responsible for recording Parliamentary proceedings) invited Arthritis Victoria to conduct a program around office stretch breaks. Even people in the work force can fit physical activity into their day!"Colour photo of a group of people sitting around a long wooden table. They are stretching their arms above their heads, with their fingers interlocked and palms upwards. There are some printed papers on the table in front of each person, and a few glasses, mugs, and spectacles.[On a yellow sticky note, archivist's notes handwritten in black ink] VicHealth's Healthy Parliament Week - Hansard Staff "Fit for Office" early 1998 see feature in Arth Update Summer 1998 p.17arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, vichealth, victorian health promotion foundation, healthy parliament week, fit for office, stretch breaks, stretching exercises, gentle exercise, hansard staff, parliamentary staff, victorian parliament, parliament of victoria, arthritis update, 1998

In 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) conducted a Half-Day Seminar for Sports & Arts Groups. The seminar, which was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), was held at AV's headquarters in Elsternwick. Attending were representatives from Table Tennis Victoria, Badminton Victoria, the Victorian Croquet Association, the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria, and VicHealth. This photo depicts AV's Exercise Facilitator, Domenic Trimboli, leading participants in some gentle Stretch Break exercises during the event. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 11 Issue 4, Summer 1998 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Arthritis Victoria invited our "cluster" of sport and arts groups sponsored by VicHealth, to a half day seminar recently. It was a great opportunity to share information and find ways to work more closely. Domenic Trimboli [2nd from left], Arthritis Victoria's exercise facilitator, kept us alert with a stretch break. Domenic has been in demand with our sports groups, taking "warm-up" sessions at club events and coaching seminars." Also pictured (facing the camera) are Graham Lockwood from Table Tennis Victoria and Ann West from Badminton Victoria.Colour photo of a small group of people in a large room. One man is standing, and the others are sitting around some tables. They are all stretching their arms above their heads, with their fingers interlocked.[On two yellow sticky notes, archivist's notes handwritten in black ink] 1/2 DAY SEMINAR with Sports & Arts Groups [underlined] DOMENIC TRIMBOLI (2nd from Left) Arthritis Victoria's exercise facilitator. See feature in Arth Update p.17 Summer 1998 R Graham Lockwood (Table Tennis Victoria) Domenic Trimboli (Arthritis Victoria Exercise Facilitator) Ann West (Badminton Victoria)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, vichealth, victorian health promotion foundation, stretch breaks, stretching exercises, gentle exercise, domenic trimboli, exercise facilitator, graham lockwood, table tennis victoria, ann west, badminton victoria, arthritis update, 1998

In 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) conducted a Half-Day Seminar for Sports & Arts Groups. The seminar, which was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), was held at AV's headquarters in Elsternwick. Attending were representatives from Table Tennis Victoria, Badminton Victoria, the Victorian Croquet Association, the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria, and VicHealth. This photo depicts AV's Exercise Facilitator, Domenic Trimboli, leading participants in some gentle Stretch Break exercises during the event. A cropped version of this photo (with Domenic cropped out) appears on page 17 of the Vol 11 Issue 4, Summer 1998 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Following Domenic's directions (above) are L-R Graham Lockwood (Table Tennis Victoria) Ann West (Badminton Victoria), and (left) Lee Choon Siauw (VicHealth), George Latham (Victorian Croquet Association) and Michal [sic] Morris (Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria).Colour photo of a small group of people in a large room. One man is standing, and the others are sitting around some tables. They are all stretching their arms above and behind their heads, with their fingers spread out.[On two yellow sticky notes, handwritten in black ink - archivist's notes] See feature in Arth Update Summer 1998 p.17 MIDDLE TRIO [crossed out] L-R Domenic Trimboli (standing) Arthritis Victoria Exercise Facilitator Unidentified (seated left) [crossed out] Graham Lockwood (seated) (Table Tennis Victoria) Lee Choon Siauw (VicHealth) George Latham (Victorian Croquet Assoc.) Michael Morris (Ethnic Communities Council of Vic)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, victorian health promotion foundation, stretch breaks, stretching exercises, gentle exercise, domenic trimboli, exercise facilitator, graham lockwood, table tennis victoria, ann west, badminton victoria, lee choon siauw, vichealth, george latham, victorian croquet association, michael morris, ethnic communities council of victoria, arthritis update, 1998

Circa 1990s ‘Stretch Breaks’ brochure (exterior). This brochure contains illustrations of some simple stretching exercises suitable for implementing as a quick stretch break. The brochure is printed on two sides of an A4 size blue sheet of paper, which can then be folded into three sections.Colour digital scan of the exterior of a blue brochure. It is made from an A4 size sheet of paper which can be folded into three sections to form the brochure.arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, stretch breaks, brochure, gentle exercise, c1990s

Circa 1990s ‘Stretch Breaks’ brochure (interior). This brochure contains illustrations of some simple stretching exercises suitable for implementing as a quick stretch break. The brochure is printed on two sides of an A4 size blue sheet of paper which can then be folded into three sections.Colour digital scan of the interior of a blue brochure. It is made from an A4 size sheet of paper which can be folded into three sections to form the brochure.arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, stretch breaks, brochure, gentle exercise, c1990s