Through its quarterly newsletters, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), was able to inform its members about the latest arthritis-friendly kitchen appliances and aids, and how to use them. In this photo, a woman stands beside a Sit-Stand Chair (a high mobile stool on castors) and a pull-out shelf, on which sit various electric kitchen appliances (such as a food processor and an immersion blender). The photo was taken at the Independent Living Centre, which contained a specially designed demonstration kitchen through which innovative designs and aids for people living with arthritis could be showcased. According to an earlier article appearing on page 3 of the No 33, August 1984 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review, the Independent Living Centre was the venue for the launch of Arthritis Week in May 1984.B&W photo of a woman standing beside a pull-out kitchen shelf and a high stool on castors. On top of the shelf are some kitchen appliances, such as a food processor and a hand-held immersion blender. On top of the kitchen cupboards, there are several round plastic food storage containers of various sizes stacked upon one another.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] The aid (crossed out) 'Sit Stand Chair' can be wheeled into position and easily adjusted to a suitable height. [On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Joan - Use whichever of these is (crossed out) gives the clearer idea. This one perhaps - Jenny.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, independent living centre, demonstration kitchen, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, kitchen appliances, kitchen sink, food processor, blender, immersion blender, stick blender, kitchen canisters, food storage, pantry storage containers, swivel chair, sit-stand chair, pull-out workbench, retractable bench top, sliding bench top, adaptive kitchens, accessible kitchens, disability-friendly kitchens, modified kitchens, yooralla society of victoria, living with arthritis, pain management, arthritis update, news review, 1990, 1984

This series of photos depicts appliances and equipment kept within easy reach in a kitchen. The photos, date-stamped "89 1 5", were taken during a visit to the home of Arthritis Foundation of Victoria member, Margaret. They were taken to accompany an article by Occupational Therapist, Pat Dwyer. Titled, 'Suggestions for independent living', the article and accompanying photo appear on page 10 of the Vol 2 No 1, March 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It outlines the steps taken by Margaret to facilitate the daily challenges of living independently with arthritis. This photo depicts an insulated teapot and some kitchen canisters with 'drop-in' lids, amongst other items on a kitchen table. However, this particular photo was not published.B&W photo of an insulated teapot and some kitchen canisters amongst various other items on a kitchen table. The photo is date-stamped "89 1 5" in white text on the bottom left side of the image layer.[In blue ink on a yellow sticky note] Insulated teapot and canisters with drop in lids.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, pat dwyer, occupational therapist, ot, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, insulated teapot, kitchen canisters, food storage, pantry storage containers, drop-in lids, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, arthritis update, 1989

The Boyd family think that this came from Robin Boyd's mother's house. Edith Susan Boyd, Robin’s mother, had a wonderful selection of earthenware crockery storage containers in her pantry, a huge walk-in room with open shelves off the kitchen. This scoop was needed to get any content out of these containers.Aluminium scoop (large) with handleThailand" "240 oz" on handle.cookware, gadget, walsh st kitchenware, robin boyd

Large wooden barrel used for bread storage. Three iron bands evenly spaced down side of barrel, one missing 3/4 way down. Wooden lid with stiffeners/handles. Barrel constructed of bowed pieces of oak (?) joined lengthways.s' and 'c' stamped into long handle on lid.domestic items, food storage and preservation, barrel, oak, bread, container, pantry