From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a small group of people seated at their table at the Health Professionals Dinner.Colour photo of five people seated at a large round dinner table. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a glass jug, wine and juice glasses, some food on small plates, printed booklets and pens, and a video cassette in its plastic case. The background is dark.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Health Professionals & Mrs. Thevathasan 2nd R . ['R' is circled] at the Health Professional July 2002arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals dinner, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a small group of people seated at their table at the Health Professionals Dinner.Colour photo of five people seated at a large round dinner table. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a glass jug, wine and juice glasses, some food on small plates, printed booklets and pens, and a video cassette in its plastic case. The background is dark, except for a few downlights hanging from the ceiling.[On a violet blue sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Health Professional Dinner at Robinvale July 2002arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals dinner, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a small group of people seated at their table at the Health Professionals Dinner.Colour photo of five people seated at a large round dinner table. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a glass jug, wine and juice glasses, some food on small plates, printed booklets and pens, and a video cassette in its plastic case. The background is dark, except for a few downlights hanging from the ceiling.[On a violet blue sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Health Professional Dinner Robinvale July 2002arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals dinner, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts nurse, Denise Philpott, posing for a photo at the Health Professionals' Seminar. The television set was used to conduct a teleconference during the seminar. Note: the Post-It note on the verso of this Photograph (Collection Item number 0794C) was incorrectly affixed to this photo. The note should have been attached to Collection Item number 0810, relating to the Health Professionals’ Seminar and Dinner in Robinvale in July of the same year.COL wide frame photo of a woman standing in a room. There is a is a projector screen behind a long table and, beside it, a television set on a stand with castors. On the table, there is a cardboard box and its lid with some miscellaneous items placed inside both, a plastic water bottle, some slide projector equipment, a laptop computer, and a computer keyboard. In the background (behind the projector screen), there is a cupboard with a tap and sink, and an electric hot water urn above. Behind the woman, there are some floor to ceiling curtains along the wall. In the foreground, there are several empty chairs arranged in rows.[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Health Professional Seminar (Denise Philpott) - Teleconference [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] L. [circled] Chris Hogg - Community Nurse Robinvale Health Service. with other Health professionals attending dinner|seminar in Euston|Robinvale July 2002 [Handwritten in pale black ink - archivist's notes] Robinson-Euston (B/w Mildura & Swan Hill)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals seminar, guest speaker, presentations, teleconference, denise philpott, nurse, orbost, east gippsland, 2002

During National Healthy Bones Week in 2004, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Health Professionals' Breakfast Seminar. This photo depicts Dr Chris Fong (Rheumatologist), Dr Caryl Nowson (Associate Professor of the School of Health Sciences, Deakin University), and Nicki McGrath (Jean Hailes Foundation) at the seminar.COL photo of three people posing for a photo in front of a large freestanding vertical banner. The banner contains the text heading, "Osteoporosis Awareness", followed by words such as "support", "advocacy", and "research".[On a white label, typed in black ink] NHBW 2004 - Health Professional Breakfast Seminar L-R Chris Fong Rheumatologist, Caryl Nowson, Assoc Prof, School of Health Sciences, Deakin Uni, Nicki Mc Grath, Jean Hailes Foundationarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national healthy bones week, nhbw, health professionals breakfast, seminar, guest speaker, dr chris fong, rheumatologist, dr caryl nowson, associate professor, school of health sciences, deakin university, nicki mcgrath, jean hailes foundation, 2004

On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts nurse Denise Philpott making a slide presention at the Community Seminar. The slide being projected onto the screen is titled, "WORKING WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL".COL photo of a woman standing in front of a group of people who are seated. She is standing next to a window with the blinds drawn. Behind her, there is a freestanding whiteboard and a slide projector screen, with another large window with the blinds drawn behind those. The slide being projected onto the screen is titled, "WORKING WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL", beneath which there is a cartoon of a doctor attending to a patient. In the bottom left corner of the slide, there is the Arthritis Victoria text (incorporating the logo in the letter 'A'), and in the bottom right corner of the slide, there is Osteoporosis Victoria's 'OV' logo. In the foreground, several people, who are seated, have been Photographed from behind.[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Community Seminar (Denise Philpott)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, community seminar, guest speakers, presentations, denise philpott, nurse, orbost, east gippsland, 2002

On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts nurse Denise Philpott making a slide presention at the Community Seminar. The slide being projected onto the screen is titled, "WORKING WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL".COL wide frame photo of a woman standing in front of a large group of people who are seated. The room has several large windows along one wall, and another large window on the back wall. The blinds are drawn on three of the windows. There is a freestanding whiteboard and a slide projector screen in front of the back window, behind a long table. The slide being projected onto the screen is titled, "WORKING WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL", beneath which there is a cartoon of a doctor attending to a patient. In the bottom left corner of the slide, there is the Arthritis Victoria text (incorporating the logo in the letter 'A'), and in the bottom right corner of the slide, there is Osteoporosis Victoria's 'OV' logo. In the foreground, several people, who are seated, have been Photographed from behind. High on the wall, above the windows, there are several framed photos and a large banner depicting the letters "O.F.C" and the year 1993. In the foreground, a large group of people, who are all seated in rows of chairs, have been Photographed from behind. The photo has been taken from a 45 degree angle.[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Community Seminar (Denise Philpott)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, community seminar, guest speakers, presentations, denise philpott, nurse, orbost, east gippsland, 2002

Vera Scantlebury Brown was born in Linton in 1889, a daughter of Dr George Scantlebury and his wife Catherine, née Baynes. Vera undertook medical training at Melbourne University between 1907 and 1913. After serving in the British Army Medical Unit during World War I, she worked in various positions in Melbourne hospitals and then studied in the US and Canada. In 1926 she was appointed Director of Infant Welfare by the recently established Victorian Department of Health, and became responsible for the development of maternal, infant and pre-school services in Victoria. In 2023 a statue of Vera Scantlebury was erected in Linton's Avenue of Honour in Denison Street, Linton. This copy of the book appears to have been owned/used by Barbara Safstrom (afterwards Barbara Preston) of Linton.346 p.: index, tables. Textbook for nursing students and other health professionals. First compiled by Dr Vera Scantlebury Brown and published as a "Guide to Infant Feeding". Book revised (with Kate Campbell) in 1941, 1951 and 1958. Inscribed top right of front endpaper: 'Barbara Saftstrom / FF8269'.vera scantlebury, kate campbell, 'a guide to the care of the young child' [textbook]

On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts attendees of the Health Professionals' Seminar listening to a presentation.COL wide frame photo of a group of people sitting on three rows of chairs. There is a large booklet on the seat of a few unoccupied chairs in the front row. In the background, there is a floor-to-ceiling curtain along one wall. To the right of the frame, there is a stand with some branded tote bags on the shelves. There is an airconditioner on the wall above the stand. The photo has been taken from a slight angle.Health Prof. audience at Orbost RARE. 10/10/02arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals seminar, audience, seminar attendees, orbost, east gippsland, 2002

On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts nurse, Denise Philpott, making a presention at the Health Professionals' Seminar.COL photo of a woman standing in front of a small group of people who are seated. She is standing in front of an electronic whiteboard, which is against the wall. Behind the whiteboard, there is a large grey display board. To the left, there is a small filing cabinet, a wall radiator, and a display stand with some branded tote bags on the shelves. Above the stand, there is an air conditioning unit. To the left of the frame, there are a few people sitting on chairs. They are looking at the woman standing.[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Health Prof. Seminar (Denise Philpott)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals seminar, presentations, denise philpott, nurse, orbost, east gippsland, 2002

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a group of people seated at their table at the Health Professionals Dinner, including Robinvale DHS nurse, Kris Hogg, on the far left. Note: the Post-It note on the verso of another Photograph (Collection Item number 0794C - relating to a Health Professionals’ Seminar in Orbost, in October of the same year) was incorrectly affixed to that photo. The note should have been attached to the verso of this photo (Collection Item number 0810).Colour photo of nine people, seated at a large round dinner table. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, wine and juice glasses, a bottle and a can of soft drink, printed booklets and pens, and a video cassette in its plastic case. The background is dark, except for a few downlights hanging from the ceiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals dinner, kris hogg, robinvale dhs nurse, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

On the 5th of August, 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Health Professionals' Breakfast at its headquarters in Elsternwick. Dr Keith Hill looks at a projector screen while making a presentation at the Health Professionals' Breakfast. Natalie El Haber (partially obscured) is standing behind him. The event was held during National Healthy Bones Week.COL photo of a man and a woman (partially obscured) looking up at a slide projector screen. The man is standing in front of the woman. There are some chairs and a set of closed double doors behind them. There are some more chairs in the foreground, to the left of the frame.[In the top right corner, handwritten in black ink] 24 [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] NHBW H/Profenls B'fast 5/8/03 Dr Keith Hill Natalie El Haberarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national healthy bones week, nhbw, health professionals breakfast, dr keith hill, natalie el haber, 2003

Around 1991-1992, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Self Help Course Coordinator, Beth Banks, ran a training course for volunteer course leaders and health professionals. This photo appears on page 6 of the 1992 Annual Report with the caption: "The Foundation's Self Help Course Coordinator, Beth Banks, trains another group of volunteers and health professionals to lead the Arthritis Self Help Course in local areas.Black and white photo of a woman teaching a small group of people. The woman is standing and pointing to a large display stand which contains some textual information as well as a large photo of some people exercising. The remaning people are sitting at a tables, on which there are many books and folders. Behind the woman standing, there is a television set on a stand and a large whiteboard.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, beth banks, coordinator, self help course, training course, member volunteers, health professionals, kew, c1991, c1992

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a group of seminar attendees at their table.COL photo of numerous people seated at long rectangular tables in a large room. In the foreground, four women are seated at one of the tables. On top of the table, there are a jug and some glasses, a cup and saucer, some orange and some white papers, a pen, and some spectacles with their case.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Consumers at the Robinvale Community Seminar July 2002arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, attendees, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a small group seminar attendees at their table.COL photo of numerous people seated at long rectangular tables in a large room. In the foreground, five people are seated at one of the tables. On top of the table, there are a jug and some glasses, a cup and saucer, some orange and some white papers, some spectacles with their cases, and a black shoulder bag. There is another black shoulder bag under the table.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, attendees, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts Dr Thevathasan and CEO of Robinvale Health Service, Graem Kelly, at the Community Seminar.COL photo of two men standing next to one another, chatting. One of the men is holding some papers, while the other is holding a blue printed booklet or program. In the background, numerous people are seated at tables in a large dark room. Several downlights in the ceiling are evident.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Dr. Mano Thevathasan Rheumatologist & Graem Kelly - CEO Robinvale Health Service at The community seminar Robinvale July 2002arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, dr mano thevathasanm, rheumatologist, australian rheumatology association victorian president, keynote speaker, graem kelly, ceo, robinvale regional health service, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts both speakers and seminar attendees enjoying some refreshments.COL photo of a large group of people gathered around a room. In the foreground, several people are standing around a round table, on which there are platters of sandwiches, several stacks of small plates, paper napkins, a coffee cup and saucer, and a pink rose inside a small vase. In the background, there are people chatting to one another while holding cups and saucers.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, speakers, attendees, refreshments, sandwiches, food platters, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts Robinvale Regional Health Service physiotherapist, Judy Lee, and AV's Liz Bongetti having some refreshments and a chat.COL photo of two women standing next to one another, smiling. One of the women is holding a cup and saucer in her hands. Behind them, there is a row of chairs against the wall, and a large potted plant.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Judy Lee physio - Robinvale Liz Bongetti Community Seminar July 2002arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, judy lee, physiotherapist, robinvale regional health service, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

On the 5th of August, 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Health Professionals' Breakfast at its headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, attendees are listening attentively to a presentation. The event was held during National Healthy Bones Week.COL photo of a group of people inside a large room. They are seated at tables, on which there are various items, including drinks, napkins, and paperwork. There is a large rectangular window along one wall, near the back corner of the room.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] NHBW H/Profenl Breakfast August 5 2003arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national healthy bones week, nhbw, health professionals breakfast, attendees, audience, 2003

On the 5th of August, 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Health Professionals' Breakfast at its headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts Dr Keith Hill during his presentation. The event was held during National Healthy Bones Week.COL photo of a man holding one arm up at a 45 degree angle. He is holding a remote control in his other hand. In the foreground, a few people (partially obscured) have been Photographed from behind.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] NHBW H/Profenls B'fast 5/8/03 Dr Keith Hillarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national healthy bones week, nhbw, health professionals breakfast, dr keith hill, 2003

On the 5th of August, 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Health Professionals' Breakfast at its headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts Dr Chris Fong posing for a photo at the event, which was held during National Healthy Bones Week.COL photo of a man, smiling, standing in front of a bright blue and gold Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria banner. He is wearing a lanyard with a name with his photo on it.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] H/Profenls B'fast NHBW 5/8/03 Dr Chris Fongarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national healthy bones week, nhbw, health professionals breakfast, dr chis fong, 2003

On the 5th of August, 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Health Professionals' Breakfast at its headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts Dr Keith Hill during his presentation. The event was held during National Healthy Bones Week.COL photo of a man making a presentation to a roomful of seated people. There is a screen beside him, onto which some text is been projected from a slide projector on a table. Beside the screen, there is a freestanding Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria blue and gold banner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national healthy bones week, nhbw, health professionals breakfast, dr keith hill, 2003

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. In this photo, a small group of people pose for a photo at the seminar. A slightly cropped version of the photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 15 Issue 3, Spring 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "ARA Victorian President and keynote speaker at the Robinvale Community seminar, Dr Mano Thevathasan (back right) with members of the Murray Valley Aboriginal Health Co-Operative."COL photo of a small group of people standing in a crowded room. They are facing the camera. Numerous other people, tables, and chairs are evident in the background.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, dr mano thevathasanm, rheumatologist, australian rheumatology association victorian president, keynote speaker, murray valley aboriginal health cooperative, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

On the 5th of August, 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Health Professionals' Breakfast at its headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, AFV's Liz Bongetti introduces Dr Keith Hill to the attendees. Seated to her left is Dr Chris Fong. The event was held during National Healthy Bones Week.COL photo of a man and a woman standing in a large room, facing a group of people who are seated. Behind the woman, there is a projector screen on a stand, and there is a stack of chairs in the corner. In front of the woman, there is a table with a stack of books on it. In the foreground, a few people (partially obscured) have been Photographed from behind.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] NHBW Health Profenls B'fast 5/8/03 Dr Keith Hill Liz Dr Chris Fongarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national healthy bones week, nhbw, health professionals breakfast, dr keith hill, liz bongetti, dr chris fong, 2003

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts four people posing for a photo at the seminar. A slightly cropped version of the photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 15 Issue 3, Spring 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "(Left to right) SMU's Lisa [sic] Bongetti, Robinvale DHS nurse Kris Hogg, Dr Emad Hanna and Dr Mano Thevasathan." Note: Liz (not Lisa) Bongetti was an AV staff member.COL photo of four people standing next to one another in a row. In the background, there are some chairs and several 'Move It Or Lose It' posters on the wall behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, liz bongetti, kris hogg, robinvale dhs nurse, dr emad hanna, dr mano thevathasanm, rheumatologist, australian rheumatology association victorian president, keynote speaker, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts AV's Tim Bryar making a slide presention at the Community Seminar. The slide being projected onto the whiteboard is titled, "What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?"COL wide frame photo of a man standing in front of a group of people who are seated. He is standing in front of a window with the blinds drawn. Behind him, there is a freestanding whiteboard. The slide being projected onto the whiteboard is titled, "What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?" and contains some diagrams and drawings. Next to the whiteboard, there is a slide projector screen and a large wooden board behind a long rectangular table. The wooden board contains the text, "O.F.C. LIFE MEMBERS" below. On the brick wall, there are two smaller wooden leader boards. High on the wall, above the windows, there are several framed photos and a large banner depicting the letters "O.F.C" and the year 1993. In the foreground, a large group of people, who are all seated in rows of chairs, have been Photographed from behind. The photo has been taken from a slight angle.[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Community Seminar (Tim Bryar)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, community seminar, presentations, tim bryar, orbost, east gippsland, 2002

On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals Seminar in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program. Both seminars were presented by Nurse Denise Philpott. On the following day, the 11th of October, Nurse Philpott presented a donation of books from Arthritis Victoria to the Orbost Library. This photo depicts Pauline McTaggart accepting the donation on behalf of the Orbost Library.COL wide frame photo of two women standing in a library. Together, they are holding a stack of books. There is a customer service counter beside them, with various items on top, including leaflets on a stand and on the counter surface, a stack of video cassettes in their cases, and a few books. In the background, multiple bookshelves line the walls, with windows above them. In the middle of the room, there is a circular rotating stand with some bookshelves behind it - both containing various information resources.[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 11/10/02 Donation of books to Orbost Library. (Denise Philpott & Pauline McTaggart)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, library, information resources, book donation, denise philpott, nurse, pauline mctaggart, orbost library, east gippsland shire library, 2002

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts (from left to right) Graem Kelly (CEO Robinvale Regional Health Service), Helen Stead (Arthritis Victoria), keynote speaker Dr Mano Thevathasan, Shirley Irvine (Robinvale Arthritis Self Help Group), and Judy Lee (Physiotherapist, Robinvale Regional Health Service). A similar photo, (depicting only three people from this group), appears on page 17 of the Vol 15 Issue 3, Spring 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "(Left to right) Mr Graem Kelly CEO Robinvale District Community, SMU's Helen Stead, Dr Mano Thevathasan." In the accompanying article, it is stated that Graem Kelly is the CEO of the Robinvale District Health Service.COL photo of five people, standing next to one another in a row. Three of them are holding some papers in their hands. In the background, there is a slide projector screen on a stand and some posters on the wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] L to R. Robinvale Community Seminar July 2002 Graham ["Graham" is crossed out] Graem Kelly - CEO Robinvale Regional Health Service, Heal ["Heal" is crossed out] Helen Stead - AV Dr. Mano Thevathasan Rheumatologist ARA President (Vic Branch) Shirley Irvine - Robinvale Arthritis S. Help Group. Judy Lee - physio Robinvale Healtharthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, graem kelly, ceo, robinvale regional health service, helen stead, dr mano thevathasanm, rheumatologist, australian rheumatology association victorian president, keynote speaker, shirley irvine, robinvale arthritis self help group, judy lee, physiotherapist, robinvale regional health service, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002