In the late 1990s, Arthritis Victoria undertook a Rural Access Pilot Project over a period of two years. In 1999, during the final phase of the project, a Rural Health Week Conference was held in Bendigo. This photo appears on page 20 of the Vol 12 Issue 4, Summer 1999 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "L-R Fiona Gardiner Latrobe University Bendigo, Cathy Penderfast, East Gippsland Rural Project Worker and Marian Sharkey, Manager Rural Access Project at the Rural Health Week Conference."COL photo of three women standing close to one another in the lobby of a building. They are all wearing name tags on their jumpers or jackets. One of them is holding a blue folder close to her chest. There is a set of stairs to the left of the frame. In the background, there are several other people also in the lobby.[Handwritten in blue ink] FIONA GARDINER LA TROBE UNI, BENDIGO. S/W DEPT [Handwritten in black ink] RESP. FOR EVALUATION OF PROJECT \ [Handwritten in blue ink] CATHY PENDERFAST RURAL ACCESS PROJ. WORER [sic] E, GIPPSLAND & MARION SHARKEY, MANAGER AV RURAL ACCESS PILOT PROJECT RURAL HEALTH WEEK CONFERENCE BENDIGO. 1999arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural health week conference, outreach, fiona gardiner, latrobe university bendigo, cathy penderfast, east gippsland rural project worker, marian sharkey, afv rural access project manager, bendigo, 1999

In the late 1990s, Arthritis Victoria undertook a Rural Access Pilot Project over a period of two years. In 1999, during the final phase of the project, a Rural Health Week Conference was held in Bendigo. In this photo, a small group of people pose for a photo at the event. In the front row (from left to right) are Fiona Gardiner, Cathy Penderfast, Ron Labonte, and Marion Sharkey (AFV's Rural Access Project Manager). In the back row, (from left to right) are Graeme Alladice, Rob Moody, and an unidentified woman.COL photo of a small group of people standing close together in two rows in the lobby of a building. There are four people in the front row, and three people in the back row. There are one or two other people (partially obscured) standing behind or beside them. In the background, inside the main hall of the venue, an ornate but modern decoratively lit ceiling is evident through a wide double doorway.[Handwritten in blue ink] FRONT FROM L -> R FIONA GARDINER CATHY PENDERFAST RON LABONTE [somewhat illegible] MARION SHARKEY REAR GRAEME ALLADICE [somewhat illegible], ROB MOODY RURAL HEALTH WEEK CONF. BENDIGO 1999.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural health week conference, outreach, fiona gardiner, latrobe university bendigo, cathy penderfast, east gippsland rural project worker, ron labonte, marian sharkey, afv rural access project manager, graeme alladice, rob moody, bendigo, 1999

This photo depicts the Honourable Rob Knowles, the Minister for Health, Victoria, with others at an unidentified event during Rural Health Week, circa 1999.COL photo of five men posing for a photo in front of a large backdrop and banner. One of the men is holding a large booklet. On the left hand side of the backdrop is a pale green vertical freestanding banner. It is titled, "Human Services", with the subtitle 'People First' and a logo of two stick-type figures. The adjoining the backdrop is yellow and contains some large black and white Photographs. It is titled, 'Rural Health', with a Victorian government website address below the title. The website address (partially obscured) is "www.dhs.vic.gov. ...al".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural health week, outreach, rob knowles, minister for health victoria, c1999

In the late 1990s, Arthritis Victoria undertook a Rural Access Pilot Project over a period of two years. In 1999, during the final phase of the project, a Rural Health Week Conference was held in Bendigo. This photo depicts conference attendees chatting in the lobby after the conference.COL photo of a group of people standing in the lobby of a building. Some of them are chatting to one another. A few people are walking through a doorway from the main hall into the lobby.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural health week conference, outreach, bendigo, 1999

In 1999, a Rural Health Week Conference was held in Adelaide. This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria's Manager of the Rural Health Access Project, Marion Sharkey, with Department of Human Services (DHS) Health Promotion Officers for Gippsland, Debbie Mitchell and Kay Hoffman, and one unidentified woman.COL photo of four women posing for a photo outside a building at night. The building has tall floor to ceiling glass wall panels, and there is an "EXIT" sign above a double glass door.[Handwritten in blue ink] NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH CONF ADELAIDE 1999 L TO R MARION SHARKEY DEBBIE MITCHELL & KAY HOFFMAN HEALTH PROM. OFFICERS DHS GIPPSLANDarthritis victoria, av, rural health week conference, marian sharkey, afv rural access project manager, department of human services, dhs, health promotion officers gippsland, debbie mitchell, kay hoffman, adelaide, 1999

number in album 03550.02Colour photograph Barbara Gray and Thelma Barr of Garden Club volunteering at street stall, display promoted by Home Hardware for Rural Health Week. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, function

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts AFV's Christine Hume-Cook with an unidentified woman at the event.COL photo of two women seated at a table. On the table, there are two PhysiCal disposable milkshake cups, a small stack of polystyrene cups, a red bowl containing fruit and nut mix, and several printed leaflets in different colours. On the wall behind them, there is a poster titled "Make A SPLASH About Arthritis!", with the sub-title "Water exercise is a great way to keep your joints moving."[Handwritten in blue ink] Christine Hume-Cook at Sea Lake B & J Arthritis Week April 12 1999arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, sea lake, christine hume-cook, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts two women chatting and/or dancing at the event.COL photo of two women chatting and/or dancing in a large hall. In the background, there are small groups of people seated at tables. There are several tall windows along the wall near the tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, dancing, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts two women chatting and/or dancing at the event.COL photo of a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand with castors, wearing a red hat. It is on a stage behind a microphone on a stand. The microphone has been positioned near the skeleton's mouth, and its hand is on the microphone stand. At its feet is what appears to be part of a large animal's skeleton and skull. There is a long red curtain, which has been drawn open to the side of the stage.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, skeleton, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts a woman and some children dancing during the event.COL photo of some people dancing inside a large hall. A woman is dancing with a young child, and other children are dancing nearby. In the background, there are some empty tables and chairs, and some people are standing in an open double doorway.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, dancing, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts AFV's Rural Access Project Manager, Marion Sharkey, and an unidentified man dressed up as skeletons at the event.COL photo of two people wearing skeleton costumes. One person has his face covered in white tape or fabric to look like a skull. The other person has white fabric or bandages wrapped around her head and chin. Behind then, there are two paper or cardboard skeleton cut-outs stuck to two closed doors. On the wall, there is a piece of paper with a labelled drawing of a skeleton. To the left of the frame, the back of a person sitting on a chair is evident.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] (Rt) Rural Access Project Manager Marion Sharkey [On the same white label, handwritten in blue ink] 7 [circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, marion sharkey, rural access project manager, skeleton costumes, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts a teenage dance couple performing a rock and roll dance at the event.COL photo of a teenage dance couple performing a rock and roll dance in a large hall. He is wearing a colourful t-shirt and black trousers, while she is wearing a white t-shirt and a purple and mauve circle skirt. Several people are watching the performance while seated in rows of seats. There is a row of white balloons decorating the hall in the ceiling space.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts a teenage dance couple performing a rock and roll dance at the event.COL photo of a teenage dance couple performing a rock and roll dance in a large hall. He is wearing a colourful t-shirt and black trousers, while she is wearing a white t-shirt and a purple and mauve circle skirt. The male dancer is lifting the female up in the air. Several people are watching the performance while seated in rows of seats. There are several rows of white balloons decorating the hall in the ceiling space.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts some younger dancers taking to the dancefloor at the event.COL photo of three young dancers performing a promenade dance step in a large hall. They are each wearing a full circle skirt with a plain top. To the left of the frame, there is another person, dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, dancing. In the background, there are several people either standing or seated. Behind them, there is a large cluster of white and teal green balloons suspended from a small fenced platform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts two couples demonstrating their dance performance skills at the event.COL photo of two couples dancing in a large hall. One couple has the man crouching down while the woman is standing behind him with one hand on his head. They are wearing matching costumes consisting of black and white checked shirts with red trousers. The other couple has the man carrying the woman horizontally in his arms. They are dressed in contemporary jeans and shirts. Several people are watching the performance while seated in rows of seats on the periphery. There are rows of white balloons decorating the hall in the ceiling space.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts several couples performing rock and roll swing dancing at the event.COL photo of several couples doing rock and roll dancing on the dancefloor in a large hall. One couple is dancing in the foreground. The woman is wearing an orange dress with a purple petticoat and the man is wearing a silver sequined jacket with black pants and a black Elvis Presley t-shirt. Several people are watching the performance while seated in rows of seats on the periphery. There are strings and clusters of white balloons decorating the hall in the ceiling space.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] Swinging at the bones & joint ball - Rural Access Project 1999 - Sea Lakearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

In April 1999, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff travelled to Merbein, Sea Lake, and Mildura during National Arthritis Week (NAW). These visits were conceived as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) information display at the Merbein Community Health Centre for National Arthritis Week (NAW) 1999. A similar information display was set up at the Sunraysia Health Care Centre, in Ramsay Crt, Mildura.COL photo of a large, freestanding display board in front of a curtained window. Beside the display board, on a perpendicular wall, there is a display of numerous brochures inside plastic sleeves affixed to wall. There are also a few signs or posters, a framed item, and a clock on the wall.[Handwritten in blue ink] DISplay aT MERBEIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE. FOR ARTHRITIS WEEK. SIMILAR ONE AT SUNRAYSIA HEALTH CARE CENTRE RAMSAY CRT MILDURA.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, merbein community health centre, information displays, brochures, leaflets, posters, merbein, 1999

In April 1999, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff travelled to Merbein, Sea Lake, and Mildura during National Arthritis Week (NAW). These visits were conceived as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) information display at the Merbein Community Health Centre for National Arthritis Week (NAW) 1999. A similar information display was set up at the Sunraysia Health Care Centre, in Ramsay Crt, Mildura.COL photo of various displays in a large room. There are posters on the wall and around a window. Booklets, brochures, and leaflets are laid out on two tables and a display board. There are also decorations, such as paper skeleton cut-outs hanging from the ceiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, outreach, national arthritis week, naw, merbein community health centre, information displays, books, brochures, leaflets, posters, merbein, 1999

In April 1999, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff travelled to Merbein, Sea Lake, and Mildura during National Arthritis Week (NAW). These visits were conceived as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts a street view of a cenotaph, a covered wooden bench, and some directional road signs in Sea Lake, on route to Mildura. The cenotaph is dedicated to the memory of Trooper John Kiley (of the Victorian Imperial Battalion Bushmen, D Squardon). The wooden bench commemorates Councillor James Mudge. Both are located on Horace St (Calder Hwy), on the corner of Best St, Sea Lake. In the foreground, there is a directional road sign indicating 'CALDER HIGHWAY' and directions to various nearby towns. A larger road sign indicates the route to the town of Mildura. At that time, the Sea Lake District War Memorial had not yet been erected, but it now stands between the cenotaph and the wooden bench. The Sea Lake Visitor Information Centre is currently located on the property next door.COL photo of some directional road signs, a cenotaph, and a wooden bench with an overhead shelter on a paved area next to a building. In the foreground, one directional sign indicates 'CALDER HIGHWAY' and directions to various locations nearby, such as: 77 WYCHEPROOF; OUYEN (partially obscured); 33 LASCELLES; and SWAN HILL 77. A larger green directional sign indicates Route A79 to the town of Mildura.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, outreach, street signs, road signs, directional signs, war memorial, cenotaph, trooper john kiley, commemorative bench, cr james mudge, horace st, best st, sea lake, 1999

During the 1999 National Healthy Bones Week (NHBW), a Bones and Joints Ball was held in Sale. In this photo, two girls get some milkshakes from members of the Sale and District Self Help Group. The photo appears on page 14 of the Vol 13 Issue 02, Winter 2000 edition of the quarterly magazine of Arthritis Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria). The photo is captioned: "Members of the Sale and District Self Help Group at the Bones and Joints Ball, NHBW 99."COL photo of two girls and two women standing indoors. The two girls and one of the women are each holding a disposable milkshake container in one hand. There two other people in the background, (partially obscured) standing behind a table with an electric milkshake maker appliance, bottles of milk and flavoured syrup. On the wall, there are two posters with a skeleton graphic and the text, "NATIONAL HEALTHY BONES WEEK YOUR BONES YOUR LIFE".[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] Rural access Project Making milkshakes [all crossed out] [On another white label, handwritten in black ink] Members of the Sale & District Slef Help Group contributing to the supper at the Bones and Joints Ball, NHBW 99 [On the photo, handwritten in blue ink between the two labels] (illegible) [On the photo, handwritten in black ink below the second label] 2arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, national healthy bones week, bones and joints ball, outreach, sale & district self help group, physi-cal, milkshakes, calcium, bone health, healthy bones, strong bones, sale, arthritis update, 1999