This photo depicts the top centre-left panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Using the words 'Self Help' as an acronym, the panel contains the following text: S STRESS MANAGEMENT. E EXERCISE. L LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS. F FIND THE FACILITIES. H HEAT HELPS PAIN. E EAT APPROPRIATELY. L LIVE! P PROTECT YOUR JOINTS. This is followed by some text in italics, "Can change your outlook".[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 Centre LEFT - LOWERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding four-panel display board. Across the top of the two centre panels is the text "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA", with the phone number "8622022" across the top of each side panel. Using the words 'Self Help' as an acronym, one centre panel contains the following text: S STRESS MANAGEMENT. E EXERCISE. L LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS. F FIND THE FACILITIES. H HEAT HELPS PAIN. E EAT APPROPRIATELY. L LIVE! P PROTECT YOUR JOINTS. This is followed by some text in italics, "Can change your outlook". Other panels contain information and photos pertaining to diet and nutrition, exercise, pain management, and other topics.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Displays. '87 TOTALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the bottom centre-left panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Under the heading, "LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS FIND THE FACILITIES" is the sub-heading "PHONE THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA (03) 862-2555". Below that are three photos under the following sub-headings: "SELF HELP PROGRAMS" (with a photo of 'The Arthritis Helpbok' below); "APPROPRIATE TREATMENT" (with a photo of two people in a hydrotherapy pool); and "LOCAL RESOURCES' (with a photo of a man making a telephone call while looking at a large Community Directory). Below the photos is the sub-heading, "LEAFLETS ABOUT ARTHRITIS", followed by a row of sample leaflets attached to the board. The leaflet titles are as follows: "HOW TO LIVE WITH ARTHRITIS", "About Arthritis", "About Osteoarthritis", "About Rheumatoid Arthritis", "About Recreation and Leisure", "About Diet", "About Gout", and "About Arthritis in Children".[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display 87 CeNTRE Right - upper.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

In September 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held an Arthritis Self-Help Course at the Moridalloc Community Health Centre. The course was conducted by Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff. In attendance was the Minister for Community Services, Victoria, Peter Spyker. In this photo, the Minister stands in position behind a chair, ready to try out some of the chair-based exercises. The event is briefly mentioned in an article titled, "Minister tries arthritis self help". It appears on page 6 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.B&W photo of a man standing behind a chair in a large room. He is holding onto the back of the chair with both hands while turning his head to face a long wood-panelled wall. Opposite and facing him, there are four chairs in a row. Pushed up against the wall are five milk crates stacked up on top of one another, a wooden coffee table, a long trestle table, and a radiator. There are various items on the coffee table and trestle table, including a board propped up on a small stool on top of the coffee table. There is a plastic basket beneath the trestle table. There are some cardboard signs with handwritten text on the wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] The Hon. Mr Peter Spyker Minister for Community Services joins in an exercise demonstration at an Arthritis Self Help Course held at Mordialloc CHC in Sept '89; conducted by AFV staffarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, peter spyker, minister for community services, chair-based exercise, self-help course, self management, pain management, mordialloc, community health centre, arthritis update, 1989

In September 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held an Arthritis Self-Help Course at the Moridalloc Community Health Centre. The course was conducted by Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff. In attendance was the Minister for Community Services, Victoria, Peter Spyker. In this photo, the Minister joins a small group of women in trying out some of the chair-based exercises. The event is briefly mentioned in an article titled, "Minister tries arthritis self help". It appears on page 6 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.B&W photo of a man standing behind a chair in a large room. He is holding onto the back of the chair with both hands while lifting one leg behind him from the knee. Standing opposite him are four women. They are each standing behind a chair and holding onto the back of the chair with both hands. In the background, there is a window along one wall, and a wood-panelled wall along a perpendicular wall. Beneath the window, there are several stacked chairs. Pushed up against the wood-panelled wall are five milk crates stacked up on top of one another and a wooden coffee table. There are various items on the coffee table, including a board propped up on a small stool (partially obscured).[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] THE HON. MR. PETER SPYKER, MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES JOINS IN AN EXERCISE DEMONSTRATION AT AN ARTHRITIS SELF HELP COURSE HELD AT MORDIALLOC C.H.C. (CONDUCTED BY AFV STAFF) 9/89arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, peter spyker, minister for community services, chair-based exercise, self-help course, self management, pain management, mordialloc, community health centre, arthritis update, 1989

In September 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held an Arthritis Self-Help Course at the Moridalloc Community Health Centre. The course was conducted by Arthritis Foundation of Victoria staff. In attendance was the Minister for Community Services, Victoria, Peter Spyker. In this photo, the Minister and a small group of women are trying out some chair-based exercises. Standing beside the Minister and facing the women is another man who is giving them instructions. The event is briefly mentioned in an article titled, "Minister tries arthritis self help". It appears on page 6 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.B&W photo of a man standing behind a chair in a large room. He is holding onto the back of the chair with both hands while lifting one leg behind him from the knee. Standing opposite him are four women. They are each standing behind a chair and holding onto the back of the chair with both hands. There is another man standing beside him, facing the women and gesticulating with both hands. In the background, there is a window along one wall and a wood-panelled wall along a perpendicular wall. Beneath the window, there are several stacked chairs. Pushed up against the wood-panelled wall are five milk crates stacked up on top of one another and a wooden coffee table. There are various items on the coffee table, including a board propped up on a small stool.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] THE HON. MR. PETER SPYKER, MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, JOINS IN AN EXERCISE DEMONSTRATION AT AN ARTHRITIS SELF HELP COURSE HELD AT MORDIALLOC C.H.C. (CONDUCTED BY AFV STAFF) 9/89arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, peter spyker, minister for community services, chair-based exercise, self-help course, self management, pain management, mordialloc, community health centre, arthritis update, 1989

In 1991-1992, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria recognised Ada Davey and Dorothy Turner from the Kew Self-Help Group for their dedicated service to the Foundation. This photo depicts the two women with their framed Service Awards. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 8 of the 1992 Annual Report with the caption: "Kew Self Help Group members, Ada Davey and Dorothy Turner receive Service Awards for their outstanding contribution to the Foundation."B&W photo of two women, standing close together, each holding a framed award certificate. They are in a large hall. There are several other people standing in the background.[In thick black pencil] 9 (circled) 90% [On a blue sticky note, handwritten in faint blue ink] Kew Self Help Group Service Awards Ada Davey Dorothy Turner [On the same sticky note, in bright blue ink] Sue, you want this for the Ann report. Negatives are in the library. Jennyarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, service award, ada davey, dorothy turner, self-help group, kew, annual report, 1992

Prize awarded to Kate (Letitia) Whittle (DoB 6/12/1863; entered Ballarat College Girls' School 1881), for excellence in french; daughter of James Whittle, Chemist, 131 Sturt St, sister of Annie Louise, Louis Clarendon, Henry John, Samuel Unsworth, Arthur Walter; sisters Elsie Eleanor and Lilian May possibly attended Clarendon Ladies College. Letitia and Annie attended Ballarat College Girls School (names are embroidered on tablecloth) ; The school holds extensive family history records.Full calf binding in mid-brown with raised bands and Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on cover and spine; marbel endpages; page edges have gold leaf; bookplate fixed inside front coverBookplate: Ballarat College crest / Geography / First Prize / Third Form / Awarded to / Kate Whittle / Christmas [date obliterated]

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large, freestanding, multi-panel display board. Under the heading, "EAT APPROPRIATELY" are is a group of captioned photos under the sub-heading "A food guide for good health". Immediately below that are the headings, "GOOD NUTRITION IS NECESSARY FOR GOOD HEALTH." and "AVOID OVEREATING EXTRA WEIGHT ADDS STRESS ['Adds stress' is underlined] TO THE JOINTS." At the bottom of the panel is the heading "CO-ORDINATE MEALS WITH MEDICATION" beside a photo of a plate of food with fruit, drinks, cutlery and medications on a table.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 LEFT UPPERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Under the heading, "PAIN NEEDS ACTION FOR RELIEF" is the sub-heading "HAVE YOU TRIED-", followed by a list of suggested actions. These include: electric blankets, gentle exercise, medication, cold packs, massage, resting, support groups, talking to a friend, physiotherapy, splints, and relaxation classes. The first two or three items on the list are obscured by a patch of reflected light shining on the photo image. There are also two photos on the display panel. The first is a photo of various heating aids such as mittens, a blanket and electric blanket, and a hot water bottle. The second photo someone lying on a treatment bed while receiving treatment from a practioner.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help DISPLAYS '87 Right - upperarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding display board. Under the heading "STRESS MANAGEMENT" are three photos, each with some accompanying text. The first photo depicts a woman lying on her side in bed, while a man sits on the edge of the other side of the bed. They have their backs to one another. The accompanying text is, "SEEK HELP... Arthritis can bring ADDED STRESS to any relationship. Counselling and support groups are available." The second photo depicts a man sitting in a chair, with a woman behind him massaging his shoulders. The accompanying text is, "Control of pain and depression REDUCES STRESS". The third photo depicts a woman sitting in a chair by a window. She is reading a book titled, "Stress and Relaxation". The accompanying text is, "Attend Stress management and Relaxation classes THEN PRACTICE AT HOME."[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display. 87 LEFT - LOWERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the bottom right panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel of a large freestanding display board. The panel is titled, "LIVE AND HAVE FUN", with the sub-heading, "CONTACT THE RECREATION DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR AT THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION." Below the headings, there are three photos positioned around the panel, each with some text next to it. The first photo depicts a group of children on some playground equipment, with the accompanying title card, "GO ON A TRIP". The second photo depicts a girl flying a kite, with the accompanying title card, "JOIN A CLUB". The third photo depicts an elderly man raking some leaves in the garden, with the accompanying title card, "TAKE UP A HOBBY".[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 Right - Lowerarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the top centre-right panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. The main heading is, "PROTECTING YOUR JOINTS". Below that, there are four enlarged photos, each with an information panel with various sub-headings beneath it. A photo of a whiteboard with a list of "Priorities" is followed by an information panel titled, "PLANNING" [underlined] PLAN EACH TASK - EACH DAY - EACH WEEK.". A photo of a woman sitting on an armchair with a built-in leg rest is followed by an information panel titled, "PACING YOURSELF [underlined] REST FREQUENTLY. DON'T WAIT TILL YOU GET TIRED". A photo of a man handing two full plastic bags over a kitchen counter to a woman is followed by an information panel titled, "SETTING PRIORITIES [underlined] ASK YOURSELF - WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT WHAT CAN BE DONE BY SOMEONE ELSE.". A photo of a woman sitting at an office desk, typing on an electric typewriter is followed by an information panel titled, "POSITIONING [underlined] GOOD POSTURE REDUCES THE STRESS ON YOUR JOINTS."[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display. '87 Centre Left - upper.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the bottom centre-right panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding display board. Eight photos are displayed around a centre information panel which contains the text, "EXERCISE SHOULD BE: -FUN. -Appropriate. -Daily. -Balanced with rest." The photos depict individuals or groups doing various activities, and each has a small sub-heading beneath it. These are: water exercise class (photo) - FUN; a family going for a walk (photo) - "CAN BE DONE WITH A FRIEND"; someone running in a marathon race (photo) - "IMPROVES FITNESS"; someone doing some stretching chair exercises (photo) - "DAILY"; water exercise class (photo) - "IMPROVES MOVEMENT"; two people sitting at a desk (photo) - "SEEK ADVICE FROM A PHYSIOTHERAPIST."; a group exercising outdoors (photo) - "NOURISHES THE JOINTS"; and a group using exercise bands (photo) - "IMPROVES STRENGTH."[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 Centre Right - Lowerarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

In 1999, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria representatives met with self help group representatives from the Gippsland region. This photo depicts AFV Librarian, Lisa Bywaters, and an unidentified AFV staff member with representatives from various Gippsland region Self Help Groups. In the back row, second from the right, is Alison Hughes from the Bairnsdale Self Help Group.COL photo of a group of people posing for a photo inside a building. Behind them are a wall display of brochures, some directional signs indicating the location of the building's commercial tenants, and a wooden staircase leading to the next floor.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] members of groups from East Gippsland Region [the word 'East' has been crossed out] L-R ['L-R' has been crossed out]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, lisa bywaters, librarian, alison hughes, bairnsdale self help group, gippsland self help groups, 1999

In the late 1990s, Arthritis Victoria undertook a Rural Access Pilot Project over a period of two years. In June 1999, during the final phase of the project, the Mildura Rural Access Pilot Project Task Force held a meeting. This photo, taken at the meeting, 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: "Mildura Rural Access Pilot Project Task Force Meeting. L-R Marlene Shaddock, Project Worker, Fay Sutton Mildura Arthritis Self Help Group & Kris Thorton, Community Nurse Sunraysia Community Health Service".COL photo of three women posing for a photo at a table or desk. Two of the women are seated while the third woman is standing between them. The woman standing is holding a stack of brochures and leaflets and a clipboard. On the wall behind them is a large display board with headings such as "AND PEN NEEDLES..." and "TESTING STRIPS". In the background, there is a window with vertical blinds.[Handwritten in blue ink] MILDURA RURAL ACCESS PILOT PROJECT TASK FORCE MEETING JUNE 1999. L --> R MARLENE SHADDOCK, PROJECT WORKER, MILDURA, FAY SUTTON, ARTHRITIS SELF HELP GROUP, MILDURA, CHRIS ['CRI' is crossed out and over-written in black pencil as 'KRI'] THORTON, COMMUNITY NURSE, SUNRAYSIA COMM. HEALTH SERVICEarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, mildura rural access pilot project, task force meeting, marlene shaddock, project worker, fay sutton, mildura arthritis self help group, kris thorton, community nurse, sunraysia community health service, outreach, arthritis update, 1999

In the early 1990s, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria began to develop educational programs that would be more accessible to Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. In one example, volunteer course leaders from the Vietnamese community were trained to deliver the course content in their own language. This photo depicts a group of people from the Vietnamese community attending an Arthritis Self Help Course, facilitated by a trained Vietnamese course leader. Participants learned some simple exercises for managing pain from arthritis in the hands and fingers. A cropped photo from this series appears as part of a photo collage on the cover of the 1998 Annual Report.COL photo of a small group of people, seated and standing, gathered around a table. They are looking at some brochures. Also on the table is a book titled "The Arthritis Helpbook" and a plastic display folder with a clear front cover. Printed on the cover page inside the folder is the text, "Arthritis Self Help Course Leaders Manual". In the background, there are some large windows with a view to some trees outside. There are some storage cupboards along the wall beneath the windows. There are various pictures on the walls, including photos and a large cartoon drawing of Bert and Ernie (two characters from the USA children's television show, Sesame Street).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, vietnamese, self-help course, tutor training, instructor, course leaders, brochures, factsheets, course manual, the arthritis helpbook, exercises, hands, fingers, pain management, living with arthritis, annual report, 1998

On the 17th of October, 2000, Arthritis Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria) held a seminar on World Osteoporosis Day (WOD). The event was held at the Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium. 200 participants attended the seminar, which included guest speakers and information displays. The event was a partnership between Arthritis Victoria and the City of Glen Eira. In this photo, Leigh Garwood, Cr Veronika Martens, Beryl Logie, and Professor Peter Ebeling pose for a photo next to the Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria banner. The photo appears on page 12 of the Vol 13 Issue 04, Summer 2000 edition of Arthritis Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "From left to right: Leigh Garwood, (CEO Arthritis Victoria, Cr Veronika Martens, Mayor City of Glen Eira, Beryl Logie, President of the Melbourne Osteoporosis Self Help Group, Peter Ebeling, Associate Professor Endocrinology."COL photo of four people standing beside a large, vertical, freestanding banner (two on either side). The two men (standing on the outside) are wearing dark suits with a white shirt and tie. One woman (standing centre left) is wearing a mauve top under a black and grey jacket. The other woman (standing centre right) is wearing a pale blue shirt, a black jacket, and black trousers. The banner contains the text and logos for "Arthritis Victoria" and "Osteoporosis Victoria" (partially obscured). At the bottom of the banner, there is some additional text, "MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH" (partially obscured). Behind the man standing to the furthest left of the frame, there is a royal blue stage curtain. In the background, behind the two people standing to the right of the frame, there are two two flat decorative columns (colonades) evident on the wall.[On two white labels, handwritten in black ink] World Osteoporosis Day 2000 Public Seminar, 17th October 1 [circled] Left to Right [crossed out & replaced with "Right to Left" in red ink] [Handwritten in black ink] Associate Professor Peter Ebeling Beryl Logie (President of the Melbourne Osteoporosis Self Help Group) Cr Veronika Martens (Mayor Glen Eira) Leigh Garwood (CEO A.V) [Handwritten in pencil, in the bottom right corner] PG13-1world osteoporosis day, wod, arthritis victoria, osteoporosis victoria, city of glen eira, partnership, seminar, leigh garwood, ceo, cr veronika martens, mayor, beryl logie, guest speakers, president, melbourne osteoporosis self help group, peter ebeling, associate professor, endocrinology, glen eira town hall auditorium, caulfield, 2000

In 1999, the Bairnsdale Self Help Group was awarded the Mollie Riches Trophy. This photo depicts Alison Hughes, from the Bairnsdale Self Help Group, accepting the award from an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria representative.COL photo of two women, standing outside a building, are holding an engraved silver platter. There is a section of a wall behind them, with two curtained windows (partially obscured) on either side.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Alison Hughes Bairnsdale SHG Awarded Mollie Richies [sic] Trophyarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, mollie riches trophy, awards, alison hughes, bairnsdale self help group, 1999

Around 1991-1992, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Self Help Course Coordinator, Beth Banks, ran a training course for volunteer course leaders and health professionals. This photo appears on page 6 of the 1992 Annual Report with the caption: "The Foundation's Self Help Course Coordinator, Beth Banks, trains another group of volunteers and health professionals to lead the Arthritis Self Help Course in local areas.Black and white photo of a woman teaching a small group of people. The woman is standing and pointing to a large display stand which contains some textual information as well as a large photo of some people exercising. The remaning people are sitting at a tables, on which there are many books and folders. Behind the woman standing, there is a television set on a stand and a large whiteboard.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, beth banks, coordinator, self help course, training course, member volunteers, health professionals, kew, c1991, c1992

Members of Arthritis Victoria's Wangaratta Self Help Group are ready to go on a day trip.COL photo of a large group of people standing in front of a coach bus. The words "HOYS Wangaratta" are painted on the side of the coach. This photo depicts a view of the majority of the coach, with the front and back ends not in frame.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, wangaratta self help group, coach, bus, day trip

Members of Arthritis Victoria's Wangaratta Self Help Group are ready to go on a day trip.COL photo of a large group of people standing in front of a coach bus. The word "HOYS" is painted on the side of the coach. This photo has been taken from an angle, and depicts the majority of the coach, from the front. The rear end of the coach in not in frame.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, wangaratta self help group, coach, bus, day trip

In the early 1990s, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria developed various programs to make information about arthritis more accessible to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. In 1993, an Arthritis Self Help Course with trained leaders from the Vietnamese community was developed. This promotional photo for the course features three Vietnamese self-help course leaders.B&W photo of a small group of people taking a walk along a concrete path. There is a wooden bollard across the entrance to the path. Beside the path is a shrub, and there are some tall trees in the background.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, vietnamese, self-help course, tutor training, instructor, course leaders, 1993

On the 17th of October, 2000, Arthritis Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria) held a seminar on World Osteoporosis Day (WOD). The event was held at the Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium. 200 participants attended the seminar, which included guest speakers and information displays. The event was a partnership between Arthritis Victoria and the City of Glen Eira. In this photo, a woman peruses some information sheets at the World Osteoporosis Day 2000 Seminar. Behind her is a display board with posters and a table with information sheets.COL photo of a woman standing beside a table. She is wearing an off-white coat over a light grey jumper. She is holding several printed factsheets and brochures in her hands. Behind her, there is a range of printed factsheets on top of the table. At the end of the table, there is a black vertical display board with printed signs and photos on it. At the top of the display board is an "ARTHRITIS VICTORIA" sign. Below that, there are printed signs with text such as, "Telephone Advisory Service", "Self Help Groups", "Self Management Courses", "Library", and "Phone Link". Beneath the "Self Help Groups" sign, there is an information poster for the Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group. Three photos are evident: a colour photo of three elderly Italian people; a black and white photo of a small group of Vietnamese people; and a colour photo of shelves of books in a library. In the background, there is a potted palm tree (partially obscured) to the left of the frame and an "EXIT" sign above a doorway.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] WOD Seminar participant Oct, 17, 2000 3 [circled] [On a second white label, handwritten in black ink] Gathering information about osteoporosis at the WOD seminar 17/10/2000 [Handwritten in pencil, in the bottom right corner] PG13-3world osteoporosis day, wod, arthritis victoria, osteoporosis victoria, city of glen eira, partnership, seminar, attendees, participants, information stall, factsheets, brochures, display board, telephone advisory service, self help groups, self management courses, library, phone link, glen eira town hall auditorium, caulfield, 2000

In the early 1990s, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria developed various programs to make information about arthritis more accessible to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. In 1993, an Arthritis Self Help Course with trained leaders from the Vietnamese community was developed. This promotional photo for the self-help course features four Vietnamese course leaders. The photo appears on page 1 (cover page) and page 9 of the Vol 6 No 4, Summer 1993 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an article titled, "Enthusiastic Vietnamese Group - a first in Australia". The photo is captioned: "Four of the Vietnamese community who trained as leaders for the Self Help Course, are pictured at the Foundation." A similar photo appears on page 6 of the 1993 Annual Report, with the caption: "Walking is an excellent form of exercise and is promoted in the Arthritis Self Help Course now accessible to the Vietnamese Community."B&W photo of a small group of people taking a walk along a concrete path. One woman is looking up and pointing. There are two wooden bollards across the entrance to the path. Beside the path are some large shrubs, and there are some tall trees in the background.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, vietnamese, self-help course, tutor training, instructor, course leaders, 1993

In 1985, Members of the Hawthorn/Camberwell Self-Help Group celebrated the group's 10th Birthday. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 8 of the No 37, August 1985 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article in the "Group Roundabout" section of the newsletter. It is captioned: "Pictured from left at the 10th birthday of the Hawthorn/Camberwell group are foundation members Esme Cornwall, Mary Costello, Kay Willee, Win Wilson, Dot Mortensen, Jean Sneddon, Daphne Howard, J. Starling and May Trebilco."Colour photo of a group of women sitting at a table with a lace tablecloth. There is a cake, cups, saucers, and small plates, and a vase of flowers on top of the table.[Handwritten in blue ink] Arthritis Foundation. Hawthorn Camberwell Self Help Group. Tenth Birthday. Front row 1 ['1' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Esme Cornwell. 2 ['2' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Mary Costello. Upwey 3. ['3' is circled & handwritten in red ink] next unknown 4 ['4' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Win Wilson Box Hill. 5 ['5' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Dot Mortinson Mount Waverley. [There is a one-line space or gap here] 7 ['7' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Miss May Trebilco, Hawthorn Back Row. 8 ['8' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs. Jean Sneddon, Surrey Hills 9 ['9' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Daphne Howard. Hawthorn [Stamped onto the photo, in red ink] LEADER [one word missing due to being too faint] NEWSPAPERS Photograph COPYRIGHT Reproduction without written authority is prohibited 160 WHITEHORSE RD BLACKBURNrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, hawthorn camberwell self help group, 10th birthday, foundation members, esme cornwall, mary costello, kay willee, win wilson, dot mortensen, jean sneddon, daphne howard, j starling, may trebilco, group roundabout, news review, 1985

In May 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a seminar for its self help groups in the northern metropolitan region. This photo depicts Dr Graeme Pollock making his presentation at the Northern Metro Self Help Group Seminar. The slide being projected is titled, "AODR", which is an ancronym for the Australian Organ Donor Registry. Dr Pollock is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon who established the Lions Eye Donation Service in 1991.Colour photo of a man, standing at a lectern, addressing a roomful of people, who are seated. Behind him, there is a slide being projected onto a freestanding screen and a tall, freestanding blue and gold banner. The slide on the screen is titled, "AODR".[On a green sticky note, handwritten in blue/black ink] Dr Graeme Pollock. presenting @ the Northern Metro SHG Seminararthritis victoria, av, northern metro shg seminar, self help groups, dr graeme pollock, ophthalmologist, eye surgeon, aodr, australian organ donor registry, lions eye donation service, leds, 2003

In May 2003, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a seminar for its self help groups in the northern metropolitan region. In this photo, an unidentified woman addresses seminar attendees.Colour photo of a woman, standing, addressing a roomful of people, who are seated. There is a wooden lectern beside her. Behind her, there is a slide being projected onto a freestanding screen and a tall, freestanding blue and gold banner.arthritis victoria, av, northern metro shg seminar, self help groups, 2003

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