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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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 around a rectangular table. One person is standing while the others are all seated. They are looking at some brochures. One woman is pointing to some content in a brochure. Also on the table are a plastic display folder and a book titled, "The Arthritis Helpbook".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

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 around a rectangular table. One person is standing while the others are all seated. Two people are looking down at a brochure and practicing the hand exercises illustrated. On the table, there are several brochures, a plastic display folder, and a book titled, "The Arthritis Helpbook". In the background, there are a few people sitting on some chairs against the wall.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

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 three women sitting at a table. They are practising some hand exercises. There are several brochures on the table. In the background, there are a few people (partially obscured) sitting on chairs near the wall and around the room. The arm of one of the people in the background is in an orthopaedic splint.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, orthopaedic splint, living with arthritis, annual report, 1998

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 three women sitting at a table. They are practising some hand exercises. There are several brochures on the table. In the background, there are a few people (partially obscured) sitting on chairs near the wall and around the room.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

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 three women sitting at a table. They are practising some hand exercises. There are several brochures on the table. In the background, there are a few people (partially obscured) sitting on chairs near the wall and around the room.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

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 gathered around a rectangular table. One person, who is standing, demonstrates some hand exercises. The others, who are seated, are also doing the hand exercises. On the table, there are brochures, a plastic display folder, and a book titled, "The Arthritis Helpbook". In the background, there are a few people sitting on some chairs against the wall.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

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 two women and a man sitting at a table. They are practising some hand exercises. There are several brochures on the table. In the background, there are a few people (some partially obscured) either sitting on chairs or standing.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

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 gathered around a rectangular table. One person, who is standing, demonstrates some hand exercises. The others, who are seated, are also doing the hand exercises. On the table, there are brochures, a plastic display folder, and a book titled, "The Arthritis Helpbook". In the background, there are a few people sitting on some chairs against the wall.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

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 two women and a man sitting at a table. They are practising some hand exercises. There are several brochures on the table. In the background, there are a few people (some partially obscured) either sitting on chairs or standing.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

In the mid 1990s, a self-help course for children with arthritis was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters. Following the course was a barbeque for the children and their families. This photo depicts the children trying out some chair-based stretching exercises, led by the course leader.COL photo of a group of children seated on rows of chairs inside a room. Most of them have their hands and arms up in the air. In the background, there is a woman standing near an open door and a display board, with posters, on the wall. She also has her hands and arms up. Several closed bi-fold door panels are visible on the right-hand side of the frame.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, children with arthritis, juvenile arthritis, family support group, self-help course, pain management, chair-based exercise, living with arthritis, family support, family barbeque, bbq, c1990s

In the mid 1990s, a self-help course for children with arthritis was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters. Following the course was a barbeque for the children and their families. In this photo, a small group of children are playing an outdoor game, assisted by the course leader. They appear to be playing a game of 'What time is it, Mr Wolf?', a popular traditional children's game.COL photo of a small group of children playing a game on a grassy area outdoors. A woman is crouching beside some of the children. The photo has been taken from behind them as they stand, facing the fence.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, children with arthritis, juvenile arthritis, family support group, self-help course, pain management, exercise, living with arthritis, family support, family barbeque, bbq, children’s games, traditional games, c1990s

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

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) regularly 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. This photo depicts course participants doing some of the exercises.B&W photo of several women standing beside some large windows. Each person is standing on one leg, with one knee up while holding onto the back of a chair with one hand. Between the windows and the women, there is a tall metal-framed object, possibly some metal shelves or a food service trolley.[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, members, 1989

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) regularly 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. This photo depicts some of the participants attending the course, including one member of the AFV's Joint Action Group (JAG).B&W photo of several women and one man standing in a large room. They have their arms outstretched by their sides, towards the floor. Behind them is a large billiard table, with some billiard balls on it. Against the wall, behind the billiard table, there are three pool cues on a stand and a wall clock on the wall above. Against another wall, there are two large tables on either side of a closed door. There is a chair in front of the door.[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, joint action group, jag, members, 1989

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

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