Laurie Griffiths holds up the Margaret Strang Award, which was awarded to him and his late wife, Ida for their contributions in supporting the activities of the Foundation. Seated at the table beside him is Dr Roderick Strang, who created the award in memory of his wife Margaret. The award honours "people who have made an outstanding personal achievement in the face of difficulty resulting from their arthritis or musculoskeletal condition" (Musculoskeletal Health Australia).B&W photo of two men sitting at a large round table. On the table, there are several wine glasses, and plates with cutlery. One of the men is holding a framed award. In the background, groups of people are seated at several other tables.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Mr Laurie Griffiths holds the Margaret Strang Award while Dr Rod Strang who created the award looks on. The award was made ^ to Laurie and his late wife Ida for supporting Foundation activities to help people with rheumatic diseases.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, margaret strang award, laurie griffiths, ida griffiths, dr roderick strang, rheumatic diseases, musculoskeletal condition, 1980s

This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria member and Shops Co-ordinator, Margaret Scott, inspecting the multiple poster display on the glass door and large display window of a shop. The posters all relate to managing arthritis and the chronic pain associated with the condition. The shop appears to be in an arcade. The wooden architectural feature above the door and display window appear to be exactly the same as that found in some photos of the AFV opportunity shop in Phillip’s Arcade, Moonee Ponds.COL photo of a woman inspecting a shop's open glass door and large display window. Both the door and window are completely covered with a range of arthritis-related posters. One poster depitcs a dancer; another poster depicts a woman playing lawn bowls; another poster depicts two people walking along a path in a park; another poster depicts an illustration of a person. There are duplicate posters of each design covering the shop's door and window. The shop appears to be in an arcade.[Handwritten in blue ink] See my posters?arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, margaret scott, shops coordinator, pain management, posters, shop, c1990s

This photo depicts a multiple poster display on the glass door and large display window of a shop. The posters all relate to managing arthritis and the chronic pain associated with the condition. Poster titles include, "Get on with arthritis, get on with life", "Get more mileage out of your day", "MOVE IT OR LOSE IT Exercise daily for a healthy body and soul", and "Step out for strong bones". Also affixed to the glass door and window are registration forms for a seminar or workshop titled, "Managing the Pain of Arthritis”. The wooden architectural feature above the door and display window appear to be exactly the same as that found in some photos of the AFV opportunity shop in Phillip’s Arcade, Moonee Ponds.COL medium close up photo of a shop's closed glass door and large display window (partially obscured). Both the door and window are completely covered with a range of arthritis-related posters. One poster depitcs a dancer; another poster depicts a woman playing lawn bowls; another poster depicts two people walking along a path in a park; another poster depicts an illustration of a person. There are duplicate posters of each design covering the shop's door and window.[Handwritten in blue ink] Pain management advertsarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, pain management, posters, workshop, shop, c1990s

In October 1988, visiting British physiotherapist, Jane Barefoot, conducted a workshop for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis. In this photo, workshop participants are practising one of the stretching exercises.B&W photo of several people doing some stretching exercises in a long, narrow hallway. There is a handrail on one wall, and a brick wall without a handrail on the opposite wall. Some people have one leg up on the handrail while others have their leg placed up high on the brick wall opposite. Each person exercising is bending their torso towards the ankle of the raised leg. There are two people who appear to be standing while the others are doing the exercises.[in blued ink on a green sticky note] An evening workshop for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis was conducted by visiting British physiotherapist Jane Barefoot. Here, special stretching exercises for the condition are demonstrated.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, jane barefoot, physiotherapist, ankylosing spondylitis, workshop, exercise, pain management, 1988

Since its inception, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), has sought to inform and educate its members in all manner of things related to their condition. In this photo, a woman is conducting a presentation on mobility aids. Various mobility aids are available for attendees to look at as she explains their function and how to use them safely.COL photo of a woman holding up a shower stool mobility aid. Behind her is a toilet chair mobility aid. Beside her is a table and a slide projecter. Behind her is another table with some gym hand weights, a large Arthritis Victoria sign, and a projector screen on the wall. Tables and chairs are visible in the room, which is a large hall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritic aids, mobility aids, shower chair, toilet seat riser, gym weights, safety, living with arthritis, pain management, 1990s