On Tuesday, the 8th of April 2003, Arthritis Victoria conducted an outreach visit to the town of St Arnaud, in the Wimmera region of central west Victoria. Around 40 people attended a talk on musculoskeletal health presented by naturopath and psychologist, Phillip Blackwood, and Arthritis Victoria's Community Speaker, Bill O'Connor. On the following morning, the Healthy Bones Bus (HBB) was set up in the main street of St Arnaud. This photo depicts a front view of the HHB parked in the main street of the town. It has been set up with its wide side doors open in order to display the information exhibits. A set of retractable steps have been pulled down so that visitors are able to enter the display area. Another photo of the Healthy Bones Bus in the main street of St Arnaud during this visit appears on page 17 of the Vol 16 Issue 2, Winter 2003 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update.Colour photo of a large van with "Healthy Bones Bus" painted on the front. It is parked in the main shopping strip, and has been set up as a mobile information exhibit.[On a green sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] HBB Main St St Arnaud April 2003 [On the same green sticky note, handwritten in black ink - archivist's note] Wimmera, near Grampiansarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, healthy bones bus, hbb, education, information stall, posters, st arnaud, wimmera, central west victoria, 2003

As part of the National Arthritis Week 2001 events, a seminar was held at the Brighton Town Hall. This photo depicts the Healthy Bones Bus parked outside the town hall.COL photo of a large white van parked outside a large white building. There are various text and logos depicted on the side of the van: "Arthritis Victoria" and "Osteoporosis Victoria" in small font, with their respective logos, at the top; "Healthy Bones Bus 1800 011 041" in large text across the centre; "Proudly donated by the Victorian Ladies' Bowling Association" and "Proudly Sponsored by PENSIONERS NETWORK" with its respective logo, both in small font at the bottom. There are also several drawings of skeletons in various sizes positioned around the text and logos.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, seminar, healthy bones bus, education, outreach, victorian ladies bowling association, donation, pensioners network, sponsors, brighton town hall, 2001

ACME Field Day is an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria brought its Healthy Bones Bus to an Acme Field Day event in Timboon to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to south west Victoria. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council. This photo depicts the Healthy Bones Bus set up at an ACME Field Day at Timboon.COL photo of a large van parked on the grass. Wide double doors on the side of the van are open, displaying the text "Arthritis Victoria 1800 011 041" on one door, and "Osteoporosis Victoria 1800 011 041" (partially obscured) on the other door. Inside the van, there are built-in cupboards, shelves displaying brochures and fact sheets, a small table, and two air conditioning units up high on one wall. In front of the van, next to the retractable metal steps, there is a small table covered with a bright blue tablecloth. On it, there is a range of healthy food items such as cereals, various types of milk, cheeses, a plastic ice cream container, some canned food, and some fresh fruit. Next to the table, there is a bright blue fabric deck chair.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] ACME Field Day - Timboonarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, timboon, moyne shire, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s

ACME Field Days are an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria (AV) brought its Healthy Bones Bus to some of these events in Timboon to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to south west Victoria. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council. This photo depicts an unidentified man staffing AV's Healthy Bones Bus information stall at an ACME Field Day at Timboon, in south west Victoria.COL photo of a man standing next to a rectangular table and a deck chair, which have been set up in front of a large van. The van has a large door open on the side, displaying the text, "Osteoporosis Victoria 1800 011 041" (partially obscured). Below the text, there is a display board with some posters on it. Hanging from the edge of the van door is a long vertical banner with the text and logo for the Moyne Shire. The table is covered with a blue tablecloth. On it, there is a range of healthy food items such as cereals, various types of milk, cheeses, yoghurt, a plastic ice cream container, some canned food, and some fresh fruit. In the background, built-in cupboards, boxes and crates, and a television set affixed to the wall are evident inside the van.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, timboon, moyne shire, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s

ACME Field Days are an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria (AV) brought its Healthy Bones Bus to south west Victoria to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to regional areas. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council and Moyne Health Services. This photo depicts an unidentified woman staffing AV's Healthy Bones Bus information stall at an ACME Field Day.COL photo of a woman standing behind a rectangular table in front of a large van. On it, there is a range of healthy food items such as cereals, various types of milk, cheeses, yoghurt, a plastic ice cream container, some canned food, and some fresh fruit. The woman is affixing a display label to the top of a milk carton. The van has a large door open on the side, displaying the text, "Osteoporosis Victoria 1800 011 041" (partially obscured). Below the text, there is a display board with some posters on it. Hanging from the inside edge of the van door is a long vertical banner with the text and logo for the Moyne Shire. Behind the woman, there is a large "Moyne Health Services" banner attached to the ballustrade on the side of the van. In the foreground, to the left of the frame, there are some metal steps with a ballustrade. In the background, some market stall tents and marquees are evident, with tables and deck chairs underneath them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, south west victoria, moyne shire, moyne health services, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s

ACME Field Days are an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria (AV) brought its Healthy Bones Bus to some of these events in Timboon to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to south west Victoria. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council. This photo depicts an Arthritis Victoria representative staffing AV's Healthy Bones Bus information stall at an ACME Field Day at Timboon, in south west Victoria.COL photo of a woman sitting on a deck chair in front of a large van. The van has a large door open on the side, displaying the text, "Osteoporosis Victoria 1800 011 041" (partially obscured). Below the text, there is a display board with some posters on it. Hanging from the edge of the van door is a long vertical banner with the text and logo for the Moyne Shire. In front of the side of the van (beside the woman), there is a rectangular table covered with a blue tablecloth. On it, there is a range of healthy food items such as cereals, various types of milk, cheeses, yoghurt, a plastic ice cream container, some canned food, and some fresh fruit. In the foreground, to the left of the frame, there are some metal steps with a ballustrade.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, timboon, moyne shire, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s

ACME Field Days are an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria (AV) brought its Healthy Bones Bus to south west Victoria to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to regional areas. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council and Moyne Health Services. This photo depicts an Arthritis Victoria representative and an unidentified man staffing AV's Healthy Bones Bus information stall at an ACME Field Day.COL photo of two men standing behind a rectangular table in front of a large van. On it, there is a range of healthy food items such as cereals, various types of milk, cheeses, yoghurt, a plastic ice cream container, some canned food, and some fresh fruit. The van has a large door open on the side, displaying the text, "Osteoporosis Victoria 1800 011 041". Below the text, there is a display board with some posters on it. Hanging from the inside edge of the van door is a long vertical banner with the text and logo for the Moyne Shire. Behind the men, there is a large "Moyne Health Services" banner (partially obscured) attached to the ballustrade on the side of the van. In the background, there is a bale of hay on the grass, and two vehicle or trailer wheels are evident behind it.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, south west victoria, moyne shire, moyne health services, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s

On Tuesday, the 8th of April 2003, Arthritis Victoria conducted an outreach visit to the town of St Arnaud, in the Wimmera region of central west Victoria. Around 40 people attended a talk on musculoskeletal health presented by naturopath and psychologist, Phillip Blackwood, and Arthritis Victoria's Community Speaker, Bill O'Connor. On the following morning, the Healthy Bones Bus (HBB) was set up in the main street of St Arnaud. This photo depicts two people stand in front of a table outside the Healthy Bones Bus while setting up in the main street of St Arnaud. On either side of the table, there are two A-framed sandwich boards with the text "NATIONAL ARTHRITIS WEEK" in red. Beside the table, there are two blue fabric deck chairs.Colour photo of two women standing in front of a large van. The side of the van has a bright blue awning, and a large door on the side, which is open. There are some sandwhich boards, a table, and two deck chairs on the paving in front of the van.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, healthy bones bus, hbb, education, information stall, posters, st arnaud, wimmera, central west victoria, 2003

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of three people setting up a display inside and outside large van. Two of the people are inside the van. They are each holding a croquet mallet. The third person is standing at ground level below, pulling down the van's retractable metal stairs.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, healthy bones bus, education, information, outreach, victorian ladies bowls association, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a woman posing for a photo with a plastic skeleton. They are both seated on plastic chairs, which have been placed on the ground in front of a large van.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, healthy bones bus, education, information, outreach, victorian ladies bowls association, skeleton, bridget bones, 2000

ACME Field Days are an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria (AV) brought its Healthy Bones Bus to south west Victoria to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to regional areas. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council and Moyne Health Services. This photo depicts two women, each completing a questionairre.COL photo of two women outdoors, on a grassy area. One woman is sitting on one of two blue deck chairs, while the other woman is crouching down in front of her. They are both writing on some printed sheets of paper. Beside them, there is a table covered with a bright blue tablecloth, which has a variety of healthy food items, with labels, on it. In the background, there is someone standing next to another small table covered with a green cloth.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, south west victoria, moyne shire, moyne health services, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s

On the 14th of March, 2002, Arthritis Victoria had brought its Healthy Bones Bus to the Casterton community of far west Victoria for a Community Health Expo. The bus was set up on the street outside the Casterton branch of Glenelg Libraries for maximum exposure to shoppers and other passers by. This photo depicts the Healthy Bones Bus parked on the street, near the library.COL photo of a large van parked in a street. The bus is set up and its wide side doors are open to reveal the contents inside. Three people are in attendance: two are seated on deck chairs while the other is standing, leaning back onto the steps leading up to the inside of the van. There are display boards set up on the footpath. The text on one of the van's doors is "Arthritis Victoria 1800 011 041", and on the other door, it is "Osteoporosis Victoria 1800 011 041". Below the text on each door are some large posters.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in dark blue ink] Casterton Community Health Expo 14/3/02arthritis victoria, av, osteoporosis victoria, ov, community health expo, information stall, education, outreach, fruit smoothy stall, healthy food, healthy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, casterton, glenelg libraries, 2002

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a woman playing croquet. She is hitting a ball through a hoop with a mallet. There is a red tractor and a food vendor caravan behind her.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, red tractor, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of two women playing croquet. She is hitting a ball through a hoop with a mallet. There is a red tractor and a food vendor caravan behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a girl playing croquet. She is preparing to hit a ball through a hoop using a mallet.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a woman playing croquet. She is preparing to hit a ball through a hoop using a mallet.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a girl playing croquet. She is preparing to hit a ball through a hoop using a mallet. There is another person nearby, holding a mallet as if ready to strike a ball.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people playing croquet on a grassy area.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people playing croquet on a grassy area. One adult is holding a mallet, preparing to strike a ball through a hoop, while some children and adults look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a girl and a boy playing croquet. The girls is preparing to strike a ball through a hoop using a mallet, while the boy (who is also holding a mallet), looks on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of three people playing croquet on a grassy area. One woman is holding a mallet, preparing to strike a ball through a hoop while another woman and a man (who are also holding mallets) look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people playing croquet on a grassy area. One adult is holding a mallet, preparing to strike a ball through a hoop, while some children and adults look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a girl playing croquet. She is preparing to stricke a ball using a mallet. There is an adult, also on the green, pointing down to something on the ground.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000