At back: Nell Stoddart, unidentified woman (completely obscured), Marcia Domaschenz, Maude Kerr (face just visible), Doreen Ringin (holding baby Gavin Ringin), Aileen Kerr, Stella Reidy (just visible), Irene Clarke, Joyce Chung. Front: Unidentified woman (from Kelaston), Jessie Ringin.Black and white photograph showing members of the Linton & District Auxiliary for the Aged and Infirm Blind. The photograph was taken at the Kelaston Home for the Blind in Ballarat. Names inscribed on back of photograph.linton blind auxiliary, linton & district auxiliary for the aged and infirm blind, kelaston home for the blind, nell stoddart, marcia domaschenz, maude kerr, doreen ringin, gavin ringin (child), aileen kerr, stella reidy, irene clarke, joyce chung, jessie ringin

Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the need to increase the size of Kelaston through new and redeveloped buildings, Maureen Davey winning the Tattersall Achievement and Enterprise Award, retirement of Harry Hitchcock, opening of a new day centre in Avoca, floral art introduced to the Kelaston Day Centre by Trish Zukauskas, six residents attended a holiday in Queenscliff, four residents celebrating their 100th (or more) birthday and profiles of a Kelaston resident (Joan Elliott), staff member (Shirley Richards), volunteer (Alan Wright) and three Day centre attendees (Clare Searle, Vi Munro and Jeanne Prior).1 printed volume with illustrationskelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, corporation records

Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the transition in funding model, launch of the Centenary Appeal to raise $1M to rebuild Kelaston, a staff team won the Ekiden Relay around Lake Wendouree, new service opened in Warracknabeal, long time committee member David Baird received an OAM, four residents enjoyed a holiday to Tye Estate at Romsey, two residents sailed on the tall ship 'Alma Doepel, two bantam hens and one rooster to the existing Cam and Sam cats as pet therapy, National Centre for Ageing and Sensory Loss chose Kelaston to be the location for it's training video, development of a attendant button when in the lounge of an evening when there is less staff, companion visiting program has begun, a Kelaston team won the Victorian A Grade Blind Bias Bowls in regional and state finals, and 'Keloca' Day centre in Avoca officially opened by Hon Rob Knowles, Minister for Aged care and Housing.1 printed volume with illustrationskelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, corporation records

On June 1, 1981, snow fell in the grounds of Kelaston. A few residents put on their coats and enjoyed the snowy site. Ballarat 010 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Mrs Kath Grist, Matron, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders. Ballarat 033 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Grist, Matron, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders.6 x black and white photographsJune 1981kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, kath grist

Mr Keith Stratton, Mr Stekelenburg and Mrs Hamill awaiting transportation for the day centre. To assist people in accessing service, volunteer drivers were used to facilitate transport to and from Kelaston. They were provided with a sticker for their front window to advise other people of this service when they were collecting people from their homes.1 x colour photograph of three people in a car1984kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, volunteers

In 1988, 21st birthday celebrations were held for Kelaston. 066 - Mrs Patsy Stidwill (housekeeper), Fran Dick (activities organiser), Mrs Hunter (craft instructor) and Chris Davies (receptionist). 068 - Don Dunstan (manager) and Lillian Dethridge (social worker)2 x colour photographs of people at Kelaston 21st birthday celebrationspatsy stidwill, fran dick, chris davies, don dunstan, lillian dethridge, kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind

Day centre participants enjoy an Easter Bonnet tea party. Ballarat 019 - Mrs Muir (blue flowers) and Miss Stoke (red trimmed sun hat) Ballarat 020 - Mr Joe Dean (tall orange and blue and green hat) Ballarat 021 - Mrs Blake (rabbit on hat) Ballarat 022 - Mrs Bennett (blue pinafore) and Mrs Joan Perry (white, yellow, pink flowers) Ballarat 025 - Mrs Davis (Daisy hat) Ballarat 026 - Mr Norm Batten (sun hat with yellow streamers)6 x coloured photographs of Kelaston residents1981kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, joe dean, joan perry, norm batten

Copy of a photo of Sister Pat Parker accepting a cheque from children of the Brown Hill Primary School.1 photocopy of a picture with descriptionsister pat parker, kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, bruce wilson, michelle bowden, brown hill primary school

Daryl Chester presenting the trophy to the winners of the Primary School section of the Kelaston Fun Run.2 x colour photographs of childrenkelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, daryl chester, fundraising

Mrs Laurie Hay (right) looks on while Mrs Doris Brereton congratulates a Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre bowler.1 x colour photograph of women shaking handskelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, laurie hay, doris brereton

Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the closure of the laneway behind Kelaston in preparation for the expected rebuilding, appointment of Dawn Veale, Rod McDonald, Deborah Hoover, Jane Brownfield and Anne Johnson, challenge issued to other centres to find the longest serving volunteer with no one beating Avenel McClure's record of 59 years with the Ballarat Auxiliary starting as a driver, Terry Fraser seconded to Mirridong, farewell to Teresa Skyrpko who use to carry bags of coal to fuel the stoves when she began 34 years ago, 4 residents attended a holiday at Halls Gap, Port Phillip Bay cruise for 2 residents, three people celebrated turning 100 (or more), establishment of an awareness program of vision impairment for Ballarat primary school students and the Low Vision Clinic in Horsham began operations.1 printed volume with illustrationskelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, corporation records

Chairman Rob Jones with Avenal & Evelyn McClure, Kelaston volunteers who have contributed 103 years of service between them.1 x col photograph of Chairman Rob Jones with Avenal & Evelyn McClune,kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, rob jones, avenal mcclure, evelyn mcclure

Mrs Foster, resident, enjoying weaving in the grounds of Kelaston.1 x colour photograph of woman weaving1982kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind

Mrs Golder and Mrs Hayes playing croquet at Kelaston.1 x colour photograph of two croquet players1985kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, recreation

Rex Hollioake, Appeal Chairman, turns the sod for the redevelopment of Kelaston, whilst long-term resident Mary Tiernan and her family look on. A workman pulls down a fence post bordering the site for the redevelopment.7 x colour photographs of the first sod turningMary Tiernan - resident with daughter + 2 granddaughters Sara (6) and Olivia (4) Rex Hollioake - Appeal Chairman turing the sod.kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, rex hollioake, mary tiernan

Grounds at Kelaston Community Day Hospital.1 x colour photograph of grassed area at Kelaston1984kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind

Destruction of existing Day Centre building for proposed extensions 081 - Bob Smith and John Wonish, maintenance staff.5 x colour photographs of demolition workkelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, bob smith, john wonish

Committee member Jenny Haynes receives a cheque from Charmaine Clarke, donating $1200 from a charity ride.1 x colour photograph of two women during a cheque presentationjenny haynes, charmaine clarke, kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind

Kelaston Nursing home resident, Mrs Alexander, enjoying lunch in the garden.1 x colour photograph of Kelaston residentkelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind

The last day for Mrs Kathleen Reynolds, Director of Nursing at Kelaston Nursing home.1 x colour photograph of Kathleen Reynoldskathleen reynolds, kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind

Mrs Laurie Hay, programme co-ordinator at Kelaston.1 x colour photograph of Laurie Hay1981kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, laurie hay

As well as the official opening for the Low Vision Clinic extension of Kelaston, the residents also had their own party to celebrate the opening. Mrs Jill Bothe, occupational therapist, samples some food with Mrs Sainty, Miss Sharry, Mrs McDonald and Mrs Brown. A red ribbon was tied across the doorway with residents waiting to see who will cut it.2 x colour photographs of Kelaston residentskelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, jill bothe

Trips away were a highlight for some day centre participants. Here Bill Ford, Miss Turner and Mrs Davies view the beauty of Myrtleford from a lookout.1 x colour photograph of people at lookout1985 Myrtleford holidaykelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, bill ford

Mrs Camfield, nursing home resident, picking blooms from the garden at Kelaston.1 x colour photograph of woman in garden at Kelaston1985kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind

Mrs Irene Flood, hairdresser, with Melbourne client (Mrs P O'Neil) taking advantage of Kelaston's flats for a holiday.1 x colour photograph of hair being washed at basin1979kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, irene flood

Two woman playing croquet at Kelaston.1 x colour photograph of croquet players1982kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, recreation

Occupational therapist, Jill Bothe, with Mrs Pat East, a visitor to Kelaston for the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and day centre extensions on July 18, 1983.1 x colour photograph of two women1983kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, jill bothe, pat east

Receptionist Chris Davies, welcomes Mrs Elsie Taylor to the official opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre Extensions on July 18, 19831 x colour photograph of two women1983kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, chris davies, elsie taylor

Occupational therapist Jill Bothe during her time with the Association for the Blind. 058 - July 18, 1983 opening of the Low Vision Clinic & Day Centre Extension. Jill Bothe with a display of items. 069 - Mrs Jill Bothe displays her gifts at her farewell in 1985. 078 - Jill Bothe and an unknown person in 1983 at hydrotherapy.3 x coloured photographs featuring Jill Bothejill bothe, kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind