In late 1999 to early 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) conducted a Self Management Program course at the Sunbury Community Health Centre. This photo depicts Self Management volunteer, Kearest Houston (somewhat illegible), with two others at the Sunbury Community Health Centre. A cropped black and white version of this photo appears on page 15 of the 2000 Annual Report, accompanying a report on the Self Management Program.Colour photo of three people in a long corridor or hallway. One woman is sitting down, while another woman is standing up a little further back, leaning on some blue cupboards. In the foreground to the left of the frame, there is another person (partially obscured) standing very close to the camera, holding a book.[On a white label, typed in black ink] WARNING Any reproduction or public display of this Photograph without written permission from Fairfax Community Newspaper, Victoria, Australia will constitute a breach of copyright. [On another white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self Management courses ["courses" has been crossed out] program [handwritten in black ink above "courses"] 2000 [On the same white label, handwritten in pencil] Self Management. Volunteer: Kearest Houston [somewhat illegible], Sunbury Com H Carthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis self management course, volunteer, kearest houston, self help book, living a healthy life with chronic conditions, author, kate lorig, sunbury, 2000

In late 1997 to early 1998, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Management Leader Training Course at its headquarters in Elsternwick. The course was conducted by AFV's Liz Bongetti. This photo depicts Liz showing course participants a diagram of a hip joint and pelvis. Another photo from this event appears on page 11 of the 1998 Annual Report.Colour photo of five people sitting at a rectangular table indoors. One woman is holding a large disc with an illustration of a hip joint and pelvis on it. The other four people are looking at her. They each have several books and folders on the table in front of them. There is a slide projector screen on a stand behind them.[Handwritten in blue ink, in the top left corner] 10 [Handwritten in blue ink, in the top right corner] PIC 2. [On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Liz Bongetti teaching self management course leaders. 8 ["8" is circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis self management course, leader training course, liz bongetti, c1997, c1998

This photo depicts dietician, Diana Rechlinger, showing Arthritis Victoria (AV) member, Jim Clegg, how to interpret labels on packaged food products. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 12 of the Vol 15 Issue 02, Winter 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It accompanies an article written by Jim on his positive experience of attending Arthritis Victoria's "Self-Management of Chronic Conditions" course, also known as the "Better Health Self Management Course". The photo is captioned: "Jim Clegg with his dietician Diana Rechlinger".Colour photo of a man and a woman inside a kitchen. She is showing him the information on a label on a can. Behind them, there is a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and an urn on a bench, with a couple of items of packaged food. Below the bench, there are shelves stocked with packaged food items.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Jim Clegg with his dietician Diana Rechlinger [On the same sticky note, handwritten in red ink] 12 [circled twice]arthritis victoria, av, better health self management course, self-management of chronic conditions, education, self-help, food labels, food packaging, nutritional information, ingredients list, healthy food, healthy diet, chronic health, dietician, diana rechlinger, member, jim clegg, update, 2002

In this photo, four women pose for a photo in front of an Arthritis Victoria Self-Management poster. Depicted are (from left to right): Denise Philpott, unidentified woman, unidentified woman, and Liz Bongetti.COL photo of four women standing in a row in front of an Arthritis Victoria poster on a display board. The poster is titled, "Self Management Education for your patients with chronic diseases", and sub-titled, "The benefits of self-management education".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, meeting, function, event, denise philpott, nurse, liz bongetti, staff

Two unidentified people pose for a photo at the Osteoporosis Prevention and Self Management Course media launch, circa 1990-1991.B&W medium close up photo of a man and a woman posing for a photo. They are each holding a PhysiCal branded disposable milkshake cup with a straw. The woman is also holding an hors d'oeuvre in her other hand. In the background, there are several other people standing and chatting. One woman is drinking from a cup. There are some posters on the windows, beyond which some wooden lattice panels are evident around the outside of the windows.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis prevention and self management course, physi-cal, calcium, bone health, c1990, c1991

Around 1998 to 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) developed an Arthritis Self Management Course. Course leaders were trained to deliver the program, which utilised Kate Lorig and James F Fries' landmark self-help book, "The Arthritis Helpbook". This photo depicts course leader, Noel Smith, teaching the Arthritis Self Management Course to a small group of people in either late 1998 or early 1999. A similar photo appears on page 10 of the Vol 12 Issue 1, Autumn 1999 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In addition, a similar photo appears on page 16 of the 1999 Annual Report, accompanying a report titled, "Self Management program".Colour photo of a small group of people around a table. One person is standing and speaking to the rest of the group, who are sitting around four tables joined together. One person is holding a book titled, "The Arthritis Helpbook".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, arthritis self management course, training course, education, the arthritis helpbook, authors, kate lorig, james f fries, pain management, noel smith, trained course leader, arthritis update, annual report, 1999

In February 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a "Better Health Self Management Course" at its headquarters in Elsternwick. The course was delivered by AV staff, such as Liz Bongetti and others.Colour photo of a group of people posing for a photo. They are in a large room with two rows of rectangular tables and chairs on either side of the room. On top of the tables, there are several stacks of books, some cups, saucers, and mugs, and a few water bottles.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, better health self management course, education, pain management, exercise, liz bongetti, 2002

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 Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Minister is chatting to two people after the formalities have concluded.COL photo of three people standing close to one another, chatting. One of them is holding a white cup and saucer in one hand while gesticulating with the other. In the background, there are a few people standing to the right of the frame.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

On the 8th of May, 2003, Richard Osborne, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, presented some research findings to a group of Self-Management Course leaders. The event was held at Arthritis Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick.Colour photo of a man making a slide presentation to a roomful of people. The man is standing, and everyone else is sitting down. There is a large whiteboard affixed to the back wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Richard Osborne Senior Lecturer CRD Speaking to SM course leaders about research 8/5/03arthritis victoria, av, research update, richard osborne, senior lecturer, centre for rheumatic diseases, presentation, self management course leaders, 2003

On the 8th of May, 2003, Richard Osborne, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, presented some research findings to a group of Self-Management Course leaders. The event was held at Arthritis Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick.Colour photo of a man making a slide presentation to a roomful of people. The man is standing, and everyone else is sitting down. There is a large whiteboard affixed to the back wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Richard Osborne Senior Lecturer CRD Speaking to SM course leaders about research LEADER'S UPDATE 8/5/03arthritis victoria, av, research update, richard osborne, senior lecturer, centre for rheumatic diseases, presentation, self management course leaders, 2003

Representatives from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), event partners and sponsors pose for a photo at the Osteoporosis Prevention and Self Management Course media launch, circa 1990-1991. This photo appears on page 6 of the 1991 Annual Report with the caption: "Enjoying high calcium refreshments at the Osteoporosis Prevention and Self Management Course media launch are Foundation President, Dr Leslie Koadlow; Rhonda Galbally, Chief Executive of VicHealth; Jan Ryan, Ministry of Health representative; Carmel Travers for Sandhurst Farms; Professor Ken Muirden; and Jenny Davidson, Foundation Education and Services Manager."B&W photo of a small group of people standing in a semi-circle in front of a large window and a freestanding vertical display board. They are each holding a disposable PhysiCal branded milk-shake cup with a straw. There is a large poster on one of the windows, which contains the text (partially obscured), "Promoting good health and preventing illness in our community". On one panel of the display board, there is the text, "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria 862 2555", and some large posters of people doing various types of exercises, including water exercise.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis prevention and self management course, dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, president, rhonda galbally, chief executive, vichealth; jan ryan, ministry of health, representative, carmel travers, sandhurst farms, professor ken muirden, jenny davidson, education and services manager, physi-cal, calcium, bone health, annual report, c1990, c1991

This photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) volunteer members and AFV staff member, Liz Bongetti, posing for a photo at the Arthritis Self-Management Course - Leader Training Program. The course was held at the AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick.Colour photo of a group of people posing for a photo around a table. In the front row, there are four people in front of the table, most likely kneeling on the floor. In the back rows, there are five people sitting behind the table, and another seven people standing in two rows behind them.[On a yellow piece of paper, which has been affixed to the verso, there is a colour photocopy of the recto of the photo with handwritten notes in black ink or pencil below] Could you please write in names of the volunteers' Thanks Bill E. SHANE PICK UP Bill O'Connor Jane Motley ANNELI SMALL. ELIZABETH ONG. ["... KAY (somewhat illegible) crossed out] ROULA DRES. ROSIE MARSHALL. Liz Bongetti DIANA TODWER. [or TOONER (somewhat illegible)] ANN KAY. WENDY YUEN. HEATHER TREVORROW CYNTHIA FIRTH. KATH BAGGERLEY RHONDA. CRAIG. TRINLY NGUYEN. TERESA HA. [Each name has been written under a hand drawn arch, marking each person's position in the photo. There is also a hand drawn line drawing of a table behind the front row, as depicted in the photo].arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, arthritis self management course, leader training program, trained course leaders, training course, education, pain management, volunteers, members, shane, bill o’connor, jane motley, anneli small, elizabeth ong, roula dres, rosie marshall, liz bongetti, diana tooner, ann kay, wendy yuen, heather trevorrow, cynthia firth, kath baggerley, rhonda craig, trinh nguyen, teresa ha

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Mininster for Veterans Affairs (standing) addresses attendees at the launch. Seated at a table beside him is the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield.COL photo of a man, standing at a lectern, speaking to a large group of people (seated) in a large room. Beside him, there is a woman seated at a table, facing the group. Behind them is a large freestanding Arthritis Foundation of Victoria display board and a large white and blue banner draped across a whiteboard fixed to the wall. Both the display board and the banner contain the text "Move It or Lose It" as a heading. The room contains bi-fold doors, which have been folded back to connect two rooms into one. On the left of the frame, there are some large windows through which a small palm tree is visible.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Mininster shakes hands with the CEO of Arthritis Victoria, Shirley Caulfield, after presenting her with a cheque to assist in funding the program.COL photo of a man and a woman, (both standing), shaking hands. The woman is holding a small piece of paper and they are both smiling. Behind them is an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria "Move It Or Lose It" display board with information and posters.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, a group of people gather around the Minister and the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield (partially obscured), after the formalities have concluded.COL photo of a group of people standing in a room. Many of them are holding one or more large printed programs with a red cover.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, CDSM Leader, Thelma Kendall, addresses attendees at the CDSM launch. Seated at a table beside her is the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield.COL photo of a woman standing at a black lectern, speaking into a microphone. Beside her, there is another woman sitting at a long rectangular table. Behind her, there is a freestanding display board with the heading, "Move It or Lose It", the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria text and logo, and various posters and information. In the foreground, there are a few people sitting in the audience (partially obscured), facing them.[On a yellow sticky note printed with the text "URGENT, To: From: Date: Beautone #11421", and handwritten in blue ink] Thelma Kendall CDSM Leader at the Launch of the Project by the Min for Veteran Affairsarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, thelma kendall, leader, c1990s, c2000s

In the late 1990s to early 2000s, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Tai Chi class as part of its Arthritis Self Management program for exercise leaders. The class was held at AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts class participants posing for a photo with the Tai Chi instructor, who is standing in the middle of the back row.Colour photo of eight women posing for a photo. Five of the women are seated on chairs, and three of the women are standing behind them. There are some large windows with venetian blinds behind them, with a view of some large ferns outside.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis self management course, tai chi, c1990s, c2000s

Representatives from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), event partners and sponsors pose for a photo at the Osteoporosis Prevention and Self Management Course media launch, circa 1990-1991. From Left to Right: unidentified man, Carmel Travers (Sandhurst Farms), Ben Witham, unidentified man, and Jenny Davidson (AFV's Education and Services Manager).B&W photo of a small group of people standing in a semi-circle in front of a large freestanding vertical display board. They are each holding a disposable PhysiCal branded milk-shake cup with a straw. On the left panel of the display board, there is the text, "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria 862 2555". On the right panel, there is a photo of a group of people exercising.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis prevention and self management course, carmel travers, sandhurst farms, ben witham, jenny davidson, education and services manager, physi-cal, calcium, bone health, c1990, c1991

In around 1990, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria conducted an Arthritis Self Management Workshop. This photo depicts eight participants pairing up for some floor exercises. They are (from left to right): Bill Cahill sitting on Allen Stewart, Jodie Bowmeester sitting on Margaret Bick, Nola Jew sitting on Pauline Ruse, and Esme Hemburrow sitting on Doris Morris.Colour photo of eight people taking part in an exercise workshop. Four of the people are lying on their backs on some blankets, while the other four people are sitting across them while kneeling on the blankets. They are in a large hall with brick walls.[Handwritten in black ink] L. to R. Bill Cahill sitting on Allen Stewart Jodie Bowmeester on Margaret Bick Nola Jew on Pauline Ruse Esme Hemburrow on Doris Morrisarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis self management workshop, bill cahill, allen stewart, jodie bowmeester, margaret bick, nola jew, pauline ruse, esme hemburrow, doris morris, c1990

In the late 1990s to early 2000s, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Tai Chi class as part of its Arthritis Self Management program for exercise leaders. The class was held at AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts class participants posing for a photo while demonstrating a Tai Chi movement. Arthritis Victoria staff member, Tim Bryer, is at the back of the group, in the middle.Colour photo of a group of people doing some Tai Chi exercises. They are in a large room, with tables and chairs on the periphery and a whiteboard on the wall at the back.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis self management course, tai chi, tim bryer, c1990s, c2000s

Around 1998 to 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) developed an Arthritis Self Management Course. Course leaders were trained to deliver the program, which utilised Kate Lorig and James F Fries' landmark self-help book, "The Arthritis Helpbook". This photo depicts course leader, Noel Smith, taking a small group of people through the course program in either late 1998 or early 1999.Colour photo of a group of people sitting around a long rectangular table. Each person has an open book on the table in front of them. Also on the table are two closed books, some mugs, and some paper.[Handwritten in blue ink on the top left corner of the photo] 6 [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Noel Smith running [somewhat illegible] Arthritis Self mangement [sic] Coursearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, arthritis self management course, training course, education, the arthritis helpbook, authors, kate lorig, james f fries, pain management, trained course leaders, noel smith, 1999

Around 1998 to 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) developed an Arthritis Self Management Course. Course leaders were trained to deliver the program, which utilised Kate Lorig and James F Fries' landmark self-help book, "The Arthritis Helpbook". This photo depicts a close up of a woman's hands placed across the top of the book.The photo was taken during a course program led by trained course leader, Noel Smith in either late 1998 or early 1999.Colour photo of a person's hands on top of a book, which is on top of a table. Also on the table are a printed manual, a printed sheet of paper, and a pen.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, arthritis self management course, education, the arthritis helpbook, authors, kate lorig, james f fries, pain management, 1999

Representatives from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), event partners and sponsors pose for a photo at the Osteoporosis Prevention and Self Management Course media launch, circa 1990-1991. This is a similar photo to Collection Item 642, which is a black and white print. Appearing from left to right are: Dr Leslie Koadlow (Rheumatologist and AFV President), Rhonda Galbally (Chief Executive of VicHealth); Jan Ryan (Ministry of Health representative); Carmel Travers (Sandhurst Farms), Professor Ken Muirden (Rheumatologist), and Jenny Davidson (AFV's Education and Services Manager).COL photo of a small group of people standing in a semi-circle in front of a large window and a freestanding vertical display board. They are each holding a disposable PhysiCal branded milk-shake cup with a straw. There is a large poster on one of the windows, which contains the text (partially obscured), "Promoting good health and preventing illness in our community". On one panel of the display board, there is the text, "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria 862 2555", and some large posters of people doing various types of exercises, including water exercise. Through the window, there is a view of a grassy sports oval, with a row of houses and some trees in the distance.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis prevention and self management course, dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, president, rhonda galbally, chief executive, vichealth; jan ryan, ministry of health, representative, carmel travers, sandhurst farms, professor ken muirden, jenny davidson, education and services manager, physi-cal, calcium, bone health, c1990, c1991

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 1999, the Active Chair-Based Exercise Program was launched at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts some of the attendees at the launch, listening to a speaker (not pictured).COL photo of a group of people gathered in a large room. Many of them are standing and a few are sitting on chairs. Some people are holding a glass in one hand. In the background, there is a table covered with a white tablecloth. A set of bi-fold doors are folded against the wall to connect two rooms together. There are three green posters on the outermost door panel. There are some large windows along the wall, through which it is evident that it is dark outside.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, chair-based exercise, program, launch, self management, pain management, human biology, movement science, royal melbourne institute of technology, rmit, 1999

In 1999, the Active Chair-Based Exercise Program was launched at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, Vivian Temple, Leigh Brown, Jeff Walkley, and Lyn Cain from the Department of Human Biology and Movement Science at RMIT pose for a photo while holding the program instructional folder and videos.COL photo of four people standing close together, in a row. Three of them are each holding a plastic video case with a green cover while the other person is holding a large folder, also with a green cover. The covers of the folder and video cases match the posters on the open bi-fold door panel behind them. There is a large window beside the open bi-fold doors.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Vivian Temple, Leigh Brown, Jeff Walkley and Lyn Cain from the Department of Human Biology and Movement Science at RMIT. at the launch of the Active Chair Based Exercise Programarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, chair-based exercise, program, launch, self management, pain management, vivian temple, leigh brown, jeff walkley, lyn cain, human biology, movement science, royal melbourne institute of technology, rmit, 1999

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 tries out some of the chair-based exercises with a small group of women. 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 extending one leg out to the side. Standing opposite him are three 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 long wood-panelled wall. 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 two 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, demonstrates his exercise prowess at ["at" is crossed out] to participants in an ASHC at Modialloc CHC conducted by AFV staff in ? Oct ("Oct" is crossed out) Sept. '89 [Handwritten in blue ink, in the bottom right corner of the photo] 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 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