The photos for the National Arthritis Week (NAW) 2004: Tai Chi Demonstration at Federation Square were found in this envelope.COL scan of a "MOVE muscle, bone & joint health" branded envelope, with a yellow sticky note stuck on top.[On a yellow sticky note, stuck onto a "MOVE muscle, bone & joint health" branded envelope, handwritten in black ink] 2004 Tai Chi for Arthritis Federation Square [Archivist's handwritten note, in black ink] NAW ? [question mark crossed out]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, move muscle bone & joint health, envelope, 2004

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts an unidentified AV staff member conducting an educational presentation on bone and joint health to a group of school children.Colour photo of an instructor teaching a group of school children about bone and joint health.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, education, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

This photo depicts two women staffing an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) outdoor information stall at an unidentified event. The stall contains a range of information brochures and leaflets, as well as a display of healthy food items. The food items have been identified with labels displaying the Osteoporosis Victoria "OV" logo.COL photo of two women standing on either side of a table covered in a bright blue tablecloth. One of the women is wearing a t-shirt printed with 'Tai Chi for ARTHRITIS by Dr Paul Lam' with the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria logo and some additional text 'supported by Arthritis Foundation' (partially obscured) below. On top of the table, there are various fresh and packaged food items, which have been labelled. There is a second table beside this one, containing various factsheets and leaflets on small display stands. Behind them is a building with a corrugated iron feature wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, factsheets, brochures, leaflets, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, joint health, calcium

This photo depicts an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding four-panel display board. Across the top of the two centre panels is the text "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA", with the phone number "8622022" across the top of each side panel. Using the words 'Self Help' as an acronym, one centre panel contains the following text: S STRESS MANAGEMENT. E EXERCISE. L LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS. F FIND THE FACILITIES. H HEAT HELPS PAIN. E EAT APPROPRIATELY. L LIVE! P PROTECT YOUR JOINTS. This is followed by some text in italics, "Can change your outlook". Other panels contain information and photos pertaining to diet and nutrition, exercise, pain management, and other topics.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Displays. '87 TOTALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large, freestanding, multi-panel display board. Under the heading, "EAT APPROPRIATELY" are is a group of captioned photos under the sub-heading "A food guide for good health". Immediately below that are the headings, "GOOD NUTRITION IS NECESSARY FOR GOOD HEALTH." and "AVOID OVEREATING EXTRA WEIGHT ADDS STRESS ['Adds stress' is underlined] TO THE JOINTS." At the bottom of the panel is the heading "CO-ORDINATE MEALS WITH MEDICATION" beside a photo of a plate of food with fruit, drinks, cutlery and medications on a table.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 LEFT UPPERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the top centre-right panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. The main heading is, "PROTECTING YOUR JOINTS". Below that, there are four enlarged photos, each with an information panel with various sub-headings beneath it. A photo of a whiteboard with a list of "Priorities" is followed by an information panel titled, "PLANNING" [underlined] PLAN EACH TASK - EACH DAY - EACH WEEK.". A photo of a woman sitting on an armchair with a built-in leg rest is followed by an information panel titled, "PACING YOURSELF [underlined] REST FREQUENTLY. DON'T WAIT TILL YOU GET TIRED". A photo of a man handing two full plastic bags over a kitchen counter to a woman is followed by an information panel titled, "SETTING PRIORITIES [underlined] ASK YOURSELF - WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT WHAT CAN BE DONE BY SOMEONE ELSE.". A photo of a woman sitting at an office desk, typing on an electric typewriter is followed by an information panel titled, "POSITIONING [underlined] GOOD POSTURE REDUCES THE STRESS ON YOUR JOINTS."[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display. '87 Centre Left - upper.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the bottom centre-left panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Under the heading, "LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS FIND THE FACILITIES" is the sub-heading "PHONE THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA (03) 862-2555". Below that are three photos under the following sub-headings: "SELF HELP PROGRAMS" (with a photo of 'The Arthritis Helpbok' below); "APPROPRIATE TREATMENT" (with a photo of two people in a hydrotherapy pool); and "LOCAL RESOURCES' (with a photo of a man making a telephone call while looking at a large Community Directory). Below the photos is the sub-heading, "LEAFLETS ABOUT ARTHRITIS", followed by a row of sample leaflets attached to the board. The leaflet titles are as follows: "HOW TO LIVE WITH ARTHRITIS", "About Arthritis", "About Osteoarthritis", "About Rheumatoid Arthritis", "About Recreation and Leisure", "About Diet", "About Gout", and "About Arthritis in Children".[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display 87 CeNTRE Right - upper.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Under the heading, "PAIN NEEDS ACTION FOR RELIEF" is the sub-heading "HAVE YOU TRIED-", followed by a list of suggested actions. These include: electric blankets, gentle exercise, medication, cold packs, massage, resting, support groups, talking to a friend, physiotherapy, splints, and relaxation classes. The first two or three items on the list are obscured by a patch of reflected light shining on the photo image. There are also two photos on the display panel. The first is a photo of various heating aids such as mittens, a blanket and electric blanket, and a hot water bottle. The second photo someone lying on a treatment bed while receiving treatment from a practioner.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help DISPLAYS '87 Right - upperarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding display board. Under the heading "STRESS MANAGEMENT" are three photos, each with some accompanying text. The first photo depicts a woman lying on her side in bed, while a man sits on the edge of the other side of the bed. They have their backs to one another. The accompanying text is, "SEEK HELP... Arthritis can bring ADDED STRESS to any relationship. Counselling and support groups are available." The second photo depicts a man sitting in a chair, with a woman behind him massaging his shoulders. The accompanying text is, "Control of pain and depression REDUCES STRESS". The third photo depicts a woman sitting in a chair by a window. She is reading a book titled, "Stress and Relaxation". The accompanying text is, "Attend Stress management and Relaxation classes THEN PRACTICE AT HOME."[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display. 87 LEFT - LOWERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the top centre-left panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Using the words 'Self Help' as an acronym, the panel contains the following text: S STRESS MANAGEMENT. E EXERCISE. L LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS. F FIND THE FACILITIES. H HEAT HELPS PAIN. E EAT APPROPRIATELY. L LIVE! P PROTECT YOUR JOINTS. This is followed by some text in italics, "Can change your outlook".[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 Centre LEFT - LOWERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the bottom centre-right panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding display board. Eight photos are displayed around a centre information panel which contains the text, "EXERCISE SHOULD BE: -FUN. -Appropriate. -Daily. -Balanced with rest." The photos depict individuals or groups doing various activities, and each has a small sub-heading beneath it. These are: water exercise class (photo) - FUN; a family going for a walk (photo) - "CAN BE DONE WITH A FRIEND"; someone running in a marathon race (photo) - "IMPROVES FITNESS"; someone doing some stretching chair exercises (photo) - "DAILY"; water exercise class (photo) - "IMPROVES MOVEMENT"; two people sitting at a desk (photo) - "SEEK ADVICE FROM A PHYSIOTHERAPIST."; a group exercising outdoors (photo) - "NOURISHES THE JOINTS"; and a group using exercise bands (photo) - "IMPROVES STRENGTH."[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 Centre Right - Lowerarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the bottom right panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel of a large freestanding display board. The panel is titled, "LIVE AND HAVE FUN", with the sub-heading, "CONTACT THE RECREATION DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR AT THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION." Below the headings, there are three photos positioned around the panel, each with some text next to it. The first photo depicts a group of children on some playground equipment, with the accompanying title card, "GO ON A TRIP". The second photo depicts a girl flying a kite, with the accompanying title card, "JOIN A CLUB". The third photo depicts an elderly man raking some leaves in the garden, with the accompanying title card, "TAKE UP A HOBBY".[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 Right - Lowerarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts a section of an arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board. Board panels contain information, brochures, and Photographs under various headings. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding display board. Board panels contain information, brochure samples, and Photographs under various headings. These include "LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS FIND THE FACILITIES", with the sub-heading "PHONE THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA (03) 862-2555"; "PAIN NEEDS ACT... [partially obscured] FOR RELIEF", followed by the text "HAVE YOU TRIED-"; and "LIVE AND HAVE FU... [partially obscured] CONTACT THE RECREATION DEVELOP... [partially obscured] CO-ORDINATOR AT THE ARTHRITIS FOUND... [partially obscured]", followed by the text, "GO ON A TRIP". Under the heading "LEAFLETS ABOUT ARTHRITIS", sample brochures attached to the display board include titles such as "About Arthritis in Children", "About Osteoarthritis", "About Arthritis", "About Rheumatoid Arthritis", and "About Diet".[Handwritten in blue ink] Display C Rightarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

At an unidentified event, a member of the Joint Action Team staffs a Flexibility Testing stand. Using a measuring tape, she measures the distance between a woman's ear and shoulder.B&W photo of a woman using a measuring tape to measure the distance between another woman's ear and shoulder. Behind them is a display board with the words "Flexibility testing", "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria", the telephone number "862 2555", and various sketch drawings with corresponding text.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joint action team, jag, flexibility testing, joint health, muscle health, muscle tension, mobility, movement, assessment, measurement

This photo of a shop window display in Rochester was presented to Arthritis Victoria by Barabara Wolfe, a member of the Rochester Arthritis Support Group. The window display was organised to help promote 'Arthritis Awareness Week' (probably National Arthritis Week), which ran from the 30th of March to the 11h of April, 2000.COL photo of a shop window display. Among the items on display are a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand, books, brochures, information sheets, posters, and a VicHealth Masters Games promotional t-shirt. Affixed to the top of a bookshelf is a yellow cardboard sign, containing the text "Join our Joint Walk Tuesday 11th April 9:30am Lions' Park (near Water Tower) 10:30am Morning Tea (B.Y.O. snack & drink) Everyone Welcome Rochester Arthritis Support Group". Leaning against the bottom of the bookcase is a small wooden-framed blackboard, with the text "Arthritis Awareness Week 2nd - 8th April" written in chalk.[Handwritten in blue ink] No. 13 Arthritis Week Display - 30th Mar --> 11th April Shop window Gillies St Rochester by Rochester Arthritis Support Group.arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, rochester arthritis support group, shop window display, joint health promotion, posters, 2000

In 2002, Arthritis Victoria brought its Rural and Regional Education program to the south west Victoria town of Port Fairy. In this photo, a group of school children participating in a martial arts lesson or workshop led by a martial arts instructor. An Arthritis Victoria staff member is also participating in the class.COL photo of a group of school children and a woman participating in a martial arts lesson or workshop. They are dressed in their school uniforms (wearing socks, but with their shoes off), while the instructor is wearing a white martial arts uniform with a black belt and is barefoot. They are in a large hall or gymnasium. In the background, there is a skeleton on a vertical stand.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] RARE event Port Fairy 2002 [Handwritten in blue ink, on the photo] 14.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, bone health, healthy bones, joint health, healthy joints, strong bones, martial arts, judo, karate, instructor, schools, school children, school uniform, port fairy, 2002

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts one group of students queueing up while an adult instructor or teacher holds up a large padded rectangular bag (called a hit/strike shield, or a tackle shield in rugby).Colour photo of a group of students being taken through some exercises by an adult instructor using a yellow padded shield. They are on a grassy sports field. In the background, there are groups of students doing other exercises.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, exercise, hit shield, strike shield, tackle shield, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts a student who has just lunged into a hit/strike/tackle shield being held by a teacher/instructor. A group of other students are standing nearby.Colour photo of a school student tackling an adult instructor, who is holding a yellow padded shield. The student has lunged into the padded shield, and is now bent forward with the shield across their back.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, exercise, hit shield, strike shield, tackle shield, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts a student tackling an adult instructor who is holding a hit/strike/tackle shield. There are other students in the distance.Colour photo of a school student tackling an adult instructor, who is holding a yellow padded shield. There are several other students in the background.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, exercise, hit shield, strike shield, tackle shield, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts two instructors helping two students develop their tackling skills while holding a football.Colour photo of two school children and two adult instructors on a grassy sporting field. The instructors are each holding a large yellow padded shield. One of the students is holding a football while lunging into the shield. The other student is picking a football up off the ground. There are several other students in the background, on the field and in front of some playground equipment.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, exercise, hit shield, strike shield, tackle shield, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts two martial arts instructors taking the students through some kicking techniques.Colour photo of two martial arts instructors teaching a group of school students some martial arts techniques in a large carpeted room. One of the instructors is teaching the students how to kick.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, exercise, martial arts, karate, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts two martial arts instructors taking the students through some kicking techniques.Colour photo of a martial arts instructor teaching a group of school students some martial arts techniques in a large carpeted room. The instructor is teaching the students how to practice maintaining their balance while kicking with one leg.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, exercise, martial arts, karate, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts two martial arts instructors taking the students through some kicking techniques.Colour photo of two martial arts instructors teaching a group of school students some martial arts techniques in a large carpeted room. The instructors are observing the students' technique as they practice kicking.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, exercise, martial arts, karate, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

In 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held an outreach event at a school in Stawell as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. Students were taken through a range of exercises on a sporting field or through a martial arts class indoors. They also attended an education session conducted by AV staff. This photo depicts a martial arts instructor handing out certificates to students at the conclusion of the class.Colour photo of a martial arts instructor handing a student a certificate, while several other students look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, exercise, martial arts, karate, bone strength, bone health, joint health, school visit, school program, 2003

"Tai Chi for Arthritis" classes with Dr Paul Lam was an initiative of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) in the late 1990s. This photo depicts Dr Paul Lam leading the inaugural Tai Chi for Arthritis Leaders' Training workshop. The three day workshop, held at Arthritis Victoria in November 1997, was attended by 17 people from Melbourne and rural Victoria. Another photo from this event appears on page 13 of the 1998 Annual Report, accompanying a brief article on the event.Colour photo of a group of people, led by an instructor, practising Tai Chi on a grassy area. In the background, there is a wooden fence with a large tree behind it.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Tai Chi Dr Paul lam [sic]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, tai chi for arthritis, leaders training workshop, dr paul lam, tai chi instructor, author, broadcaster, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone health, joint health, c2000

"Tai Chi for Arthritis" classes with Dr Paul Lam was an initiative of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) in the late 1990s. This photo depicts Dr Paul Lam leading the inaugural Tai Chi for Arthritis Leaders' Training workshop. The three day workshop, held at Arthritis Victoria in November 1997, was attended by 17 people from Melbourne and rural Victoria. Another photo from this event appears on page 13 of the 1998 Annual Report, accompanying a brief article on the event.Colour photo of a group of people, led by an instructor, practising Tai Chi on a grassy area. In the background, there is a wooden fence with a large tree behind it.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Tai Chi for arthritis with Dr. Paul lam [sic]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, tai chi for arthritis, leaders training workshop, dr paul lam, tai chi instructor, author, broadcaster, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone health, joint health, c2000

"Tai Chi for Arthritis" classes with Dr Paul Lam was an initiative of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) in the late 1990s. This photo depicts Dr Paul Lam leading the inaugural Tai Chi for Arthritis Leaders' Training workshop. The three day workshop, held at Arthritis Victoria in November 1997, was attended by 17 people from Melbourne and rural Victoria. Another photo from this event appears on page 13 of the 1998 Annual Report, accompanying a brief article on the event.Colour photo of a group of people, led by an instructor, practising Tai Chi on a grassy area. In the background, there is a wooden fence with a large tree behind it.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Tai Chi with Dr. Paul lam [sic]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, tai chi for arthritis, leaders training workshop, dr paul lam, tai chi instructor, author, broadcaster, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone health, joint health, c2000

"Tai Chi for Arthritis" classes with Dr Paul Lam was an initiative of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) in the late 1990s. This photo depicts Dr Paul Lam leading the inaugural Tai Chi for Arthritis Leaders' Training workshop. The three day workshop, held at Arthritis Victoria in November 1997, was attended by 17 people from Melbourne and rural Victoria. Another photo from this event appears on page 13 of the 1998 Annual Report, accompanying a brief article on the event.Colour photo of a group of people, led by an instructor, practising Tai Chi on a grassy area. In the background, there is a wooden fence with a large tree and a two-storey house behind it.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Tai Chiarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, tai chi for arthritis, leaders training workshop, dr paul lam, tai chi instructor, author, broadcaster, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone health, joint health, c2000

"Tai Chi for Arthritis" classes with Dr Paul Lam was an initiative of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) in the late 1990s. This photo depicts Dr Paul Lam leading the inaugural Tai Chi for Arthritis Leaders' Training workshop. The three day workshop, held at Arthritis Victoria in November 1997, was attended by 17 people from Melbourne and rural Victoria. Another photo from this event appears on page 13 of the 1998 Annual Report, accompanying a brief article on the event.Colour photo of a group of people, led by an instructor, practising Tai Chi on a grassy area. In the background, there is a wooden fence with a large tree behind it.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Tai Chi for arthritis with Dr. Paul lam [On the same sticky note, archivist's note handwritten in black ink] (Different roll)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, tai chi for arthritis, leaders training workshop, dr paul lam, tai chi instructor, author, broadcaster, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone health, joint health, c2000

"Tai Chi for Arthritis" classes with Dr Paul Lam was an initiative of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) in the late 1990s. This photo depicts Dr Paul Lam leading the inaugural Tai Chi for Arthritis Leaders' Training workshop. The three day workshop, held at Arthritis Victoria in November 1997, was attended by 17 people from Melbourne and rural Victoria. Another photo from this event appears on page 13 of the 1998 Annual Report, accompanying a brief article on the event.Colour photo of a group of people, led by an instructor, practising Tai Chi on a grassy area. In the background, there is a wooden fence with a large tree behind it.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Tai Chi with Dr. Paul lam [On the same sticky note, archivist's note handwritten in black ink] Different rollarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, tai chi for arthritis, leaders training workshop, dr paul lam, tai chi instructor, author, broadcaster, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone health, joint health, c2000