This photo depicts Melinda Spurritt (Arthritis Victoria) with nutritionist and author, Miriam E Nelson at the launch of her book, "Strong Women, Strong Bones" (co-authored with Sarah Wernick). They are both wearing Osteoporosis Victoria Team caps.Colour medium close-up photo of two women standing with their arms around one another. They are both wearing navy blue caps embroidered at the front in gold with, "Osteoporosis Victoria Team", each touching the peak of their own cap with one hand. Behind them, there is a table with various printed information sheets on top. On the wall, there is a banner with the text, "Osteoporosis Victoria in partnership with Arthritis Victoria" (partially obscured), and a framed noticeboard with a poster on it. There is a "Strong Women, Strong Bones" poster on an adjacent wall.arthritis victoria, av, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria team, strong women strong bones, miriam e nelson, nutritionist, sarah wernick, authors, book launch, 2000

The Photograph below (Item number 0385_2) was found in this envelope. The writing on the envelope confirms the first names of the staff members and their roles at the Foundation as belonging to the Community Fundraising team. At the time of the research being conducted, Gabi Massey was still a current (and longstanding) staff member. Additional information about the other named staff members’ surname (Matthews) was provided by longstanding staff member, Lisa Bywaters.COL photo of an Arthritis Victoria inc. Osteoporosis Victoria envelope, with some handwritten notes in green ink. The text is: community fundraising, gabi and helene. Additional text, handwritten in black ink below “helene”, is: Matthews.[On an Arthritis Victoria inc. Osteoporosis Victoria envelope, handwritten in green ink] .community fundraising .gabi and helene [On the same envelope, handwritten in black ink below "helene"] Matthews

The FOX FM PhysiCAL Blade was a rollerblading competition held in the year 2000. The event was a fundraiser for Osteoporosis Victoria, and a total of $2000 was raised. In this photo, Wayne Lyons, (Sales Manager of Paul's Victoria), presents a large novelty cheque to Pauline Satchell (Manager of Fundraising & Marketing at Arthritis Victoria, incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria). Pauline was also the leader of the Osteoporosis team in the competition. A similar photo from the same event appears on page 20 of the Vol 13 Issue 01, Autumn 2000 edition of the Arthritis Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria) quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In that photo, Wayne Lyons, Pauline Satchell, and others pose for a group photo behind the large novelty cheque. The photo accompanies an article covering the event, which was held on the St Kilda foreshore in the summer of the year 2000.COL photo of a woman accepting a large novelty cheque from a man. He is wearing a black cap with the Paul's ice cream text and logo, and a blue t-shirt containing the "Fox FM" and PhysiCal Blade text and logos. She is wearing a matching blue dress and shirt. The cheque is made out to Osteoporosis Victoria for $2000. They are standing on a stage, under the cover of a large marquee. Two people appearing in the background are also wearing the same sponsor branded t-shirt - one is speaking into an ear-piece and the other is walking off the stage. Beside the woman, there are three people standing in a row, each holding a small trophy. One is wearing a lycra top and shorts, while the other two are wearing polo shirts and shorts.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Osteoporosis team at the Physical Blade 2000arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, fox fm radio network, pauls dairy, wayne lyons, sales manager, pauls victoria, pauline satchell, fundraising & marketing, manager, physi-cal, calcium, bone health, rollerblading competition, fundraiser, donation, novelty cheque, arthritis update, 2000

The FOX FM PhysiCAL Blade was a rollerblading competition held in the year 2000. The event was a fundraiser for Osteoporosis Victoria, and a total of $2000 was raised. In this photo, Pauline Satchell, Manager of Fundraising & Marketing at Arthritis Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria) addresses the crowd after the accepting the cheque. Behind her, Sales Manager of Pauls Victoria, Wayne Lyons, is holding the large novelty cheque. Another photo from the same event appears on page 20 of the Vol 13 Issue 01, Autumn 2000 edition of the Arthritis Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria) quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In that photo, Wayne Lyons, Pauline Satchell, and others pose for a group photo behind the large novelty cheque. The photo accompanies an article covering the event, which was held on the St Kilda foreshore in the summer of the year 2000.COL photo of a woman speaking into a microphone. Behind her, a man is holding up a large novelty cheque. He is wearing a black cap with the Paul's ice cream text and logo, and a blue t-shirt containing the "Fox FM" and PhysiCal Blade text and logos. The cheque is made out to Osteoporosis Victoria for $2000. They are on a stage, under the cover of a large marquee. Standing beside her is a sports person dressed in a lycra top and shorts. Standing in the background is another man wearing the same sponsor branded t-shirt and another person (obscurred by the large novelty cheque). In the foreground, to the left of the frame, another person's hand and arm can be seen, positioned as if taking a photo of the people onstage (although the camera itself is not visible).[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Osteoporosis team at the Physical Blade 2000arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, fox fm radio network, pauls dairy, wayne lyons, sales manager, pauls victoria, pauline satchell, fundraising & marketing, manager, physi-cal, calcium, bone health, rollerblading competition, fundraiser, donation, novelty cheque, arthritis update, 2000

On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), recognised several of its volunteer members with an Oustanding Service Award. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest. In this photo, award recipients pose for a group photo while holding their awards. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation with Long Service and Outstanding Service Awards.COL photo of a large group of people of varying ages posing for a photo. Many of them are holding up a framed award. On the wall behind them (partially obscured) is a large black and white Photograph of an athletics running event. Also behind them, on the left, is a white and blue Move It Or Lose It banner. Beside them is a large round table with a white table cloth & crockery.[In black ink] Outstanding Service Award Recipients Vol Celebration MCG 5/12/97arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, 1997

On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria recognised several of its volunteer members with Long Service and Oustanding Service Awards. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest. In this photo, Lou Richards poses for a photo in front of the Arthritis Victoria "Move It Or Lose It" banner. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation.COL photo of a man standing beside a tall freestanding vertical banner. Behind him is a panelled wall. The banner is white with blue text and two logos. The title on the banner is "move it or lose it". Below the title are the text and logos for Arthritis Victoria and VicHealth.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, lou richards, special guest, 1997

On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria recognised several of its volunteer members with Long Service and Oustanding Service Awards. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest MC. In this photo, Lou Richards is captured in a candid shot whilst seated at a table. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation.COL photo of a man sitting at a round table covered with a white tablecloth. On the table are cups and saucers, small plates with serviettes, and a plate of sandwiches. Behind him is a tall freestanding vertical banner. The banner is white with blue text and two logos. The title on the banner is "move it or lose it". Below the title are the text and logos for Arthritis Victoria and VicHealth. On the wall behind the banner, there is a large framed black and white photo (partially obscured). The photo depicts some sports persons standing on podiums (partially obscured), with a large crowd of spectators sitting in the grandstand behind them.[Handwritten in blue ink] Lou Richardsarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, lou richards, special guest, 1997