In October 1988, visiting British physiotherapist, Jane Barefoot, conducted a group hydrotherapy training session for physiotherapists. In this photo, class participants are exercising in a swimming pool using a floatation device. B&W photo of a group of people exercising in an indoor swimming pool. They are each holding a kickboard, with their arms outstretched, to propel themselves forward in the water.[in blue ink on pink sticky note] Physiotherapists at hydro. session with Jane Barefoot Oct '88arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, jane barefoot, physiotherapist, ankylosing spondylitis, hydrotherapy, water exercise, training session, pain management, 1988

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

On the 29th of August, 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Community Seminar in partnership with the Western Region Health Centre. The event was held at the Western Region Health Centre in Braybrook. This photo depicts Lily Ratcliff, Physiotherapist at the Western Regional Health Centre, addressing seminar attendees during the event.Colour photo of a woman speaking into a hand-held microphone while she reads from a sheet of paper.[Handwritten in blue ink] Lily Ratcliff physiotherapist Western Region Health Centre Braybrook welcoming/chairing community seminar 29/8/02. at Braybrook.arthritis victoria, av, western region health centre, community seminar, lily ratcliff, physiotherapist, braybrook, 2002

This photo depicts the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce. She is speaking at an unidentified event.B&W photo of a woman speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind her is an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria display board with Photographs and posters.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, valerie sayce, physiotherapist

In October 1988, visiting British physiotherapist, Jane Barefoot, conducted a group hydrotherapy training session for physiotherapists. In this photo, participants are exercising in a swimming pool.B&W photo of a group of people exercising in a swimming pool. A few of the people in the foreground are looking towards the camera. One woman has the back has her arms outstretched as she leans backwards in the water.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, jane barefoot, physiotherapist, ankylosing spondylitis, hydrotherapy, water exercise, training session, pain management, 1988

In March 1983, visiting Canadian physiotherapist, Barbara Stokes, conducted a seminar for physiotherapists at the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's (RAAV) premises at Action House. At the time, Barbara Stokes was a senior physiotherapist at the Ottawa Arthritis Society. The seminar garnered great interest, with over sixty physiotherapists from as far Nhill in the northwest of Victoria and Morwell in the south of the state attending. Some attendees also hailed from interstate. The event also helped to highlight the important role of RAAV in the community. In this photo, Patricia Papadopolous (left) and Dot Mortensen (right) are having a chat during the event.COL photo of two women chatting as they sit on two vinyl chairs in front of a window. There are four orange vinyl chairs in total.[Stamped across the centre of the photo, a repetitive pattern of text within a logo, all in red ink] PROCESSED BY Kodak MAR 83 M [In black ink] STOKES, Barbara. Barbara Stokes' Evening. September, 1983. [On a yellow sticky note, in black ink] Patricia Papadopolous and Dot Mortensen 1983rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, barbara stokes, physiotherapist, canadian, seminar, action house, ottawa arthritis society, patricia papadopolous, dot mortensen, 1983

In April 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, lead a Self Management class for Fitness Leaders. This photo depicts Valerie leading the group in some stretching exercises.Black and white photo of a group of people doing some exercises. They are in a hall with a billiard table and a cue rack.[Handwritten in blue ink] FITNESS LEADERS COURSE APRIL 1989 [Handwritten in pencil] 27 22 6arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis self management course, fitness leaders training course, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, 1989

The photograph is taken in a Hospital Physiotherapy Department. Anne Radford is the Physiotherapist at the Hospital and is teaching RDNS Liaison, Sister Short, the transfer technique required when transferring a patient who will be discharged home. This knowledge will be given to the RDNS Sister who will be attending to the patient in her home when she is discharged.Liaison had occurred between Doctors and the Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), from its inception in 1885. This increased when Midwifery was introduced in 1893 with close liaising with the Women’s Hospital. As District nursing grew it was recognized that closer liaising between many Public Hospitals would be beneficial, for not only the MDNS, later called Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), nursing staff, but also for the patients and the hospitals. In August 1964 a Liaison Officer commenced at the Alfred Hospital. This soon increased to Liaison Officers working full time at several Public Hospitals. They facilitated the smooth transition from hospital to home for many clients that required ongoing nursing care. Liaison Sisters regularly attended discharge planning meetings, interviewed prospective clients, co-ordinated discharge and booked the first visit by the visiting RDNS staff. At the time of a patient’s discharge, the Liaison Sister forwarded information on their diagnosis and instructions regarding the care required at home to the appropriate RDNS Centre, and in turn the attending District Sister wrote a report of progress and any queries to the hospital doctor, via the Liaison Sister, at the time the patient was attending outpatients. Any new instructions were then sent back to the District Sister. Liaising also occurred between District Sisters in the field and Doctors when patients were referred by General Practitioners and did not attend a hospital. RDNS also held Physiotherapy workshops for staff teaching safe transferring techniques. The Physiotherapist would visit the home of a patient with the attending Sister when required.On the left of the black and white photograph is Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Liaison, Sister Margaret Short, and to her right is hospital Physiotherapist, Anne Radford, who is smiling at the patient. She has short dark hair and is wearing a white hospital coat. She is kneeling on a physiotherapy table behind, and assisting, a young patient to transfer. Sister Short, who has short dark hair and is wearing her RDNS, grey short sleeve uniform with the RDNS insignia seen at the top of the sleeve, and her grey peaked hat, is slightly bent over the physiotherapy table with her arms under the legs of the young patient.. The Physiotherapist has her hands under the patient's armpits. The patient, who has dark short hair and is wearing a long sleeve white top and check slacks, has her forearms through a transfer ring which is hanging from a thick rope. Her buttocks are just touching the dark covered physiotherapy table and the Sister is supporting her legs which are slightly raised off the table.. A row of crutches can be seen in the left rear of the photograph and a bar with some equipment hanging on it can be seen on the right rear behind the physiotherapy table..Photographer stamp. Handwritten information.royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns liaison, rdns uniform, sister margaret short, ms anne radford

In October 1988, visiting British physiotherapist, Jane Barefoot, conducted a workshop for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis. In this photo, a workshop participant practices a chair-based stretching exercise from a seated position.B&W photo of a man sitting on a chair. He has his hands clasped above his head while he leans his torso to one side. He is in a room with large windows along the wall behind him. It appears to be dark outside.[in blue ink on pink sticky note] Vic Weatherall at Jane Barefoot Ank. Spond. session Oct 1988arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, jane barefoot, physiotherapist, ankylosing spondylitis, workshop, exercise, pain management, 1988

From the 29th to the 31st of May, 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, presented an educational seminar and water exercise class in Albury. This photo depicts Valerie leading a water exercise class at an indoor swimming pool.COL medium close up photo of several people at a swimming pool. A woman kneeling down on a thick blue mat next to the edge of the pool. She has one hand outstretched and the other hand placed high up on her side. There is a small group of people in the pool. One person is floating, supported by five other people. The remainder of the group is watching them. One person is standing at the far end of the pool deck, watching the group in the pool. Behind her, there are some shelves containing various floatation devices. There are two closed doors on either side of the shelves, and two yellow plastic chairs further along the wall beside one of the doors.[Handwritten in blue ink] Glen About to be cast ashore 29-05-96.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, water exercise, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, glen, swimming pool, albury, 1996

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of an RAAF inpatient at the 1st Australian Field Hospital Physiotherapy hut receives encouragement from the physiotherapist Lt Diane Skewes to try harder.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, australian task force - vietnam, nui dat, physiotherapy, lt diane skewes, raaf, wounded serviceman, denis gibbons

From the 29th to the 31st of May, 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, presented an educational seminar and water exercise class in Albury. This photo depicts Valerie making a presentation, with a skeleton model next to her.COL medium close up photo of a woman standing next to a plastic skeleton on a stand. She is wearing a t-shirt with the text and logo, 'Joint Action'. Beside her, there is a handwritten sheet of paper on a table (partially obscured). Behind her, there is a slide projector screen on a stand in front of two large curtained windows. To the right of the frame, there is a slide projector near a televison set on a stand. There is a note taped to the side of the television set which says, "VIDEO BOOKED OUT TO PHYSIO 29.5.96 TO 31.5.96”.[Handwritten in blue ink] George pointing the bone 29-05-96 Albury Bao [somewhat illegible - possibly ‘Bas']arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, education, seminar, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, skeleton, george, slide projector, albury, 1996

From the 29th to the 31st of May, 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, presented an educational seminar and water exercise class in Albury. This photo depicts Valerie making a presentation, with a skeleton model next to her.COL medium close up photo of a woman standing next to a plastic skeleton on a stand. She is wearing a jade green sweatshirt with the text and logo for the 'Move it or Lose it' program and the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. She is holding a handwritten sheet of paper. There is a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand beside her, and a projector screen behind her. Behind the screen, there are two large curtained windows.[Handwritten in blue ink] Poor George, He worked his being to the bone for Valerie S 29-05-96arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, education, seminar, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, skeleton, george, slide projector, albury, 1996

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. In this photo, Occupational Therapist Andrea Renton, addresses the audience from the stage during the panel discussion.B&W photo of a woman speaking into a microphone on a stand. She is wearing a long-sleeved floral shirt under a plain short-sleeved jacket. The photo has been taken in three quarter profile. In the background, the front edge of a stage is visible with a stage curtain/backdrop behind it.[handwritten in pencil] Mrs. Andrea Renton a physiotherapist [handwritten in light blue ink] Page 4rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, panel discussion, andrea renton, occupational therapist, ot, news review, 1978

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). In this photo, five members of the Joint Action Group pose for a photo with the group leader, AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce.B&W photo of a small group of women posing for a photo in front of a small stage. Five of the women are sitting on the edge of the stage, while one woman is leaning back on her haunches in front of them. Each woman is wearing a t-shirt with a "Joint Action" logo. On the stage, there is an A-frame sandwich board (partially obscured) with the text and logo for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, and the letters for "Joint Action" illustrated as bones and/or body parts. Also on the stage is a vertical Arthritis Foundation of Victoria banner and, above it, a large photo poster of two people walking. On the wall at the rear of the stage is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and a framed print.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, yarrawonga, 1993

This photograph is taken in the Physiotherapy Department at Mount Royal Rehabilitation Hospital. The Physiotherapist is giving an Education session to RDNS Sisters. The Sisters are wearing the RDNS winter uniform, which was a blue/grey herringbone winter material V neck tunic style frock over a blue/grey skivvie. Sr. Peter is wearing the uniform beret style hat which was made of the herringbone winter material. Education was an integral part of Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), from its inception in 1885, later, in 1966, called Royal Education was an integral part of Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), from its inception in 1885, later, in 1966, called Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS). From 1885, only Trained Nurses (Nurses) who trained through the Hospital training system were employed by the Society, and on visits to patients they taught the necessity of hygiene and cleanliness, as well as the need for a good diet, to bring about good health. Doctor’s lectures were later given at the MDNS home to instruct patients and their families on prevention of disease. Education to patients continued throughout the years regarding health care and the use of equipment in the home. In 1961, Education programs commenced at MDNS with their Trained nurses (Sisters) receiving In-service education. Sr. Pat (Paddy) Rowley was a leader in this In-service Education and established the MDNS, later called RDNS, Department of Community Nursing Education in 1962. Staff could also apply for scholarships to further their education outside of RDNS. Many of their senior Sisters received Postgraduate diplomas from the College of Nursing in Community Health Nursing, Education, and Administration, and several travelled overseas visiting nursing organizations viewing their Public health and District nursing systems. Many programs were run at RDNS, including: a Post Basic Course, Cardiac Rehabilitation Nursing, Haematology/Oncology Nursing, Palliative Care program, Diabetic Stabilization Program, Leg Ulcer Management Program, Wound Care Specialist Program, HIV/AIDS Nursing Care, Cystic Fibrosis Home Support, Veterans Home Care Program, Breast Cancer Support Program, Continence Management Program, Stomal Therapy Program, In-Home Lactation Support Program and the Homeless Persons Program. RDNS staff attended several hospitals to observe and learn special care needed to some clients, e.g. to the Austin Hospital to learn the care required for paraplegic and quadriplegic clients at home, and to Mount Royal Hospital to observe the care of clients in the Rehabilitation ward. A Community Nursing Education Program was extended to student nurses from hospitals and to other nursing organizations. These Education programs kept the RDNS Sisters abreast of new techniques, such as changes in technology for e.g. new testing methods in detecting glucose levels in Diabetic patients. Sr. Nan Deakin did a Post Basic Course in Psychiatric Nursing and included this area in her education lectures. Sr. Daphne Geldard specialized in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. These Sisters visited patients in District areas with the regular RDNS Sister when required. Every member of staff, both professional and non professional staff, received regular education in the Education Department. In 1980, a Home Health Aide pilot study, funded by the Federal Government, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence and RDNS, with the program written and taught by Sr. Rowley, was evaluated as successful, and Home Health Aides were employed and worked in RDNS Centres under the supervision of the RDNS Registered Nurses. Black and white photograph showing Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Sisters observing in a Physiotherapy Department. Left to right - Sisters Judy Peter, who is wearing her uniform beret over her light coloured curly hair, and kneeling and leaning over, with her right hand resting on a white pillow which is on a large thick mat. Next is Sr. Sue Revill, who has dark shoulder length curled hair and is kneeling behind a lady who is lying on her left side on a the mat which is on the floor. She has her head on a white pillow and facing frontward. She has light coloured curled hair and is wearing a dark grey long sleeve top. Next is the Physiotherapist, who has long dark hair drawn back in a pony tail and is wearing a dark cardigan over a white blouse and grey frock. She is kneeling on the mat with her hands on the lady's side. Sister Helen Watt, who has collar length curled hair is kneeling to her right and is holding the lady's outstretched right arm and hand and looking toward the Physiotherapist. The Sisters are wearing the RDNS uniform of a light grey skivvie under a V neck tunic style dress with the RDNS insignia on the upper left. In the background are some some vertical bars attached to the wall and part of a pillow can be seen in front of these on the large mat. On the right of the photograph is a heater and above this windows are seen. Photographer stamp. Quote No. KY 82royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns education, sister judy peter, sister sue revill, sister helen watt

number in album 03533.01Colour photograph at Lakes Aquadome Pool open day, Sue Radford Pool Coordinator, Angela Ellis Physiotherapist, Judith Grover Allied Health Assistant. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, health services

On the 28th & 29th of July, 1978, a second "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living" exhibition was held at the Peter Fraser Memorial Hall in Barkly St, Footscray. The exhibition, (the first of which had been held at Brighton's St Andrew's Parish Hall in May), was an educational and fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, Mr David Butler, physiotherapist at Western and General Hospital, addresses the audience at the exhibition. Seated behind him is Dr Leslie Koadlow (partially obscured). A severely cropped version of this photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 10, September 1978 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned: "Mr David Butler, Physiotherapist from Western & General Hospital. Photo - Elsmaree & Ben Baxter."B&W photo of a man standing on the floor in front of a stage. He is speaking into a microphone on a stand. He is wearing eye glasses, and a checked jacket over a shirt and trousers. Behind him, there are two people (partially obscured) sitting on chairs. One of them is smiling broadly while turning his head to the side towards the other person. He is wearing a corduroy jacket and trousers. In the background, there are some wooden benches stacked close to one another on the stage.[Handwritten in pencil] Footscray Exhibition, 1978 [Handwritten in pale blue ink] Page 4 [circled] Mr. David Butler [Handwritten in black ink] physio, Western & General Hospitalrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, panel discussion, david butler, physiotherapist, news review, 1978

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). In this photo, five members of the Joint Action Group pose for a photo with the group leader, physiotherapist Valerie Sayce. [This photo is a duplicate print of Collection Item number 0720. However, this image appears slightly darker.]B&W photo of a small group of women posing for a photo in front of a small stage. Five of the women are sitting on the edge of the stage, while one woman is leaning back on her haunches in front of them. Each woman is wearing a t-shirt with a "Joint Action" logo. On the stage, there is an A-frame sandwich board (partially obscured) with the text and logo for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, and the letters for "Joint Action" illustrated as bones and/or body parts. Also on the stage is a vertical 'Arthritis Foundation of Victoria' banner with a large photo of two people walking on the top panel. On the wall at the rear of the stage, there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and a framed print.[Handwritten in pencil] [tick] Eveline 1 [tick] Marie 1 [tick] Beryl 1 [tick] Betty 1 [tick] Margaret 1 [tick] Sandy 1 JA at Yarrawonga SHG Seminar April 1993arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, yarrawonga, 1993

Mrs P.. Cosh is a private Physiotherapist contracted by RDNS to educate RDNS nursing staff in safe transferring techniques. This photograph is taken in the Heidelberg Centre. The RDNS Sisters are wearing their winter uniforms of a blue/grey skivvie under a blue/grey V neck tunic style herringbone winter material dress,From the founding of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) in 1885, known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) from 1966, the rehabilitation of patients to insure they were able to live independently in their own homes was at the forefront of care given by their Trained nurses. As well as teaching and supervising the use of equipment, their Trained nurses taught them safe transfer techniques. These techniques were also taught to family members to enable them to care for their loved ones. RDNS at first held workshops given by a contracted private Physiotherapist before employing their own Physiotherapist in 1975 who taught staff the correct techniques, not only for safety of the patient, but to reduce physical strain on RDNS nursing staff and patient’s family members. When required the Physiotherapist accompanied the Sister on her visit to the patient in their home.On the left in the black and white photograph is Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) Sister Elizabeth Francis, who has curled dark hair and is kneeling on a mat looking down at Sr. Bev. Armstrong, who has straight blonde hair and is lying on a mat on the floor with her head resting on a white pillow and her right arm resting across her body. Behind and slightly to the right of Sr. Armstrong is Sr. Daphne Geldard who has short dark curled hair. She is kneeling on the mat and looking down at Sr. Armstrong. To her right is Physiotherapist Mrs. P. Cosh, who has dark short curled hair and is wearing a check suite. She is looking at Sr. Armstrong and has her left hand resting on the out edge of Sr. Armstrong's right hand. The RDNS Sisters are wearing a light coloured skivvie under a darker V neck tunic style dress. A closed wooden door is behind the Sisters with pale walls either side. Lino tiles are on the floor either side the mat on which Sr. Armstrong lay.Barry Sutton Photographer's Stamp, Quote KY28, names of staff hand written on back of photographrdns, royal district nursing service, nurses uniforms, rdns physiotherapist, sister elizabeth francis, sister bev armstrong, sister daphne geldard, mrs p. cosh

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). This photo depicts a few women, including physiotherapist Valerie Sayce, standing near the information table, on which there were some books and brochures.B&W photo of a small group of women in the middle of a discussion. They are standing near a table with some books and brochures on top. One woman is wearing an 'Arthritis Foundation of Victoria' t-shirt, while another woman is wearing a 'Joint Action' t-shirt. There are a few other women standing nearby.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, information table, educational resources, books, brochures, yarrawonga, 1993

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). This photo depicts physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, and a member of the Joint Action Group sharing a laugh after the seminar. Other JAG members and seminar attendees are also depicted, standing nearby.B&W photo of a small group of women in a hall. Two women (in the centre of the frame) are standing next to one another, laughing. They are both wearing t-shirts with the "Joint Action" logo. Another woman is standing to the left of the frame (partially obscured). She is looking directly at the camera. On the stage, there is a vertical "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria" banner with large photo of two people walking on the top panel, and a large photo featuring the Joint Action Group (partially obscured) on the bottom panel. Behind the banner, there is a tapestry hanging on the wall. In the background, there are a few people standing near an open servery.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, information table, educational resources, books, brochures, yarrawonga, 1993

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of - While Physiotherapist Lt Sue Wooley in the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Physio hut discusses treatment for the seated digger, another patient undergoes treatment on an exercise bike.photograph, physiotherapy, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, lt sue wooley, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, wounded servicemen, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Physiotherapist Lt Diane Skewes assists a patient, while a second Digger lies face down waiting his turn for treatment in the Physio Hut at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam1st australian field hospital, vung tau, physiotherapy, lt diane skewes, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, wounded servicemen, physio hut

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Physiotherapist, Lt Sue Wooley in the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Here, the physiotherapy unit treated a medic Private John Casey, while another patient undertakes an exercise bike regime.photograph, physiotherapy, lt sue wooley, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, south vietnam, pte john casey, medic, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph taken at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Here, the physiotherapist Lt Sue Wooley treats a patient in the physio hut where the hospital ensured the sick and wounded diggers received the best of care.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, nui dat, physiotherapy, lt sue wooley, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, wounded serviceman

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) conducted training courses for exercise leaders to enable them to teach its exercise programs in the community. These photos depict a Fitness Leaders' Course in action. The course was conducted by Deborah Merritt, a therapeutic exercise specialist from Hawaii. Taking part are AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce and members of AFV's Joint Action Group (JAG), as well as other AFV members.B&W photo of several women and one man (predominantly obscured) standing in two loosely defined semi-circles. They have their hands on their hips. Most of the women are wearing t-shirts with a "Joint Action Group" logo on the front. In the background, there is a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand (partially obscured). There are several bi-fold door panels folded against the wall in an open position.[Handwritten in blue ink] Fitness Leaders Course April 1989arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fitness leaders course, training courses, exercise programs, pain management, self-help, deborah merritt, therapeutic exercise, visiting specialist, hawaii, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, joint action group, jag, members, 1989

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) conducted training courses for exercise leaders to enable them to teach its exercise programs in the community. These photos depict a Fitness Leaders' Course in action. The course was conducted by Deborah Merritt (centre, left), a therapeutic exercise specialist from Hawaii. Taking part are AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce and members of AFV's Joint Action Group (JAG), as well as other AFV members.B&W photo of a group of women and one man (partially obscured) standing around a room in two circles (one inner circle and one outer circle). In the background, there is a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand (partially obscured) behind some of the women. There is a clock on one of the walls.[Handwritten in blue ink] Fitness Leaders Course 1989arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fitness leaders course, training courses, exercise programs, pain management, self-help, deborah merritt, therapeutic exercise, visiting specialist, hawaii, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, joint action group, jag, members, 1989