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

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 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 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

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

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 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

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

In 1998, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a seminar and luncheon in Bairnsdale. In this photo, the AFV's Domenic Trimbole and Sue Tardiff pose for a photo with Alison Hughes from the Bairnsdale Self Help Group.COL photo of three people standing in front of a multipanel display board. At the top of the display board, there is a sign with the text, "ARTHRITIS VICTORIA", and a logo. On the display board, there are various large photos, posters, books and brochures in clear perspex holders. Poster titles include "Stay on your feet", "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions", and "Exercise Beats Arthritis". Book titles include "The Arthritis Handbook" and "The Arthritis Helpbook". To the left of the display board, there is a brick wall with a large window. There is a large fern outside of the window.[Handwritten in black ink] Domenic Trimbole, Allison Huse [sic] & Sue Tardiff Bairnsdale S&L '98arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, education, seminar, luncheon, domenic trimboli, sue tardiff, alison hughes, bairnsdale self help group, 1998

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteer and member of an AFV self-help group, Loris Passlow, presents a gift of books to AFV's Chief Executive, Bernard Rogers, and AFV's Fundraising Manager, Robyn Hill.B&W photo of two women and a man, with some books. They are standing behind a table, in front of two walls of shelves full of books, journals, and other printed materials. The man and one of the women are holding two copies of the Collier's Dictionary. The other woman has her hands on an upright copy of the New Illustrated Everyman's Encyclopedia, which is on the table. In front of the encyclopedia, there is a stack of books on the table, and another short stack of two books beside it.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in dark blue ink] Loris Paslow [Handwritten in pale blue ink] vol. lib s.h.g. [handwritten in pale blue ink, then crossed out] members [handwritten in pale blue ink] W... [illegible]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, library, resource centre, books, educational resources, educational material, loris passlow, volunteer, self-help group, bernard rogers, chief executive, ceo, robyn hill, fundraising manager

During the 1999 National Healthy Bones Week (NHBW), a Bones and Joints Ball was held in Sale. In this photo, two members from the Sale and District Self Help Group staff the milkshake stand at the event.COL photo of two women standing behind a table in the corner of a hall. One woman is making a milkshake using a milkshake maker, while the other is drinking from a large blue disposable cup. On the wall behind them is a Healthy Bones, Healthy Body poster and a sign that says "FREE PhysiCAL MILKSHAKES HERE."arthritis 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

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Ina Roberts, from the Waverley Self-Help Group addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event.B&W photo of a woman standing at a large wooden podium, speaking.[on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Ina Roberts - Waverley SHGrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, ina roberts, waverley self-help group, college of nursing australia

In 1989, the Eltham & District Self-Help Group received a Mollie Riches Award from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. In this photo, Sue Butcher and group secretary, Karen Joel, pose for a photo for Leader Newspapers with an open copy of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's 21st Annual Report. A cropped version of the photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: Sue Butcher, left, and secretary Karen Joel, after hearing their Group had won the Mollie Riches Award. Picture courtesy Leader Associated Newspapers."B&W photo of two women holding open a copy of the Arthritis Foundation of Vicoria's 21st Annual Report. They are standing outdoors in front of a eucalyptus tree, with the leaves of the tree forming a backdrop behind them.[In pale blue ink] 2 sizes (arrow pointing top right) 120% (arrow pointing bottom right) & 45% [In pencil] Sue Butcher & Karen Joel Eltham & District SHG. after winning Mollie Riches award [In bright blue ink] UPDATE, NOV '89 [Stamped in red ink] THE LEADER NEWSPAPER GROUP Photograph COPY RIGHT Reproduction without authority is prohibited. 160 WHITEHORSE RD., BLACKBURNarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, mollie riches award, sue butcher, karen joel, group secretary, eltham and district, self-help group, annual report, arthritis update, 1989

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts (from left to right) Graem Kelly (CEO Robinvale Regional Health Service), Helen Stead (Arthritis Victoria), keynote speaker Dr Mano Thevathasan, Shirley Irvine (Robinvale Arthritis Self Help Group), and Judy Lee (Physiotherapist, Robinvale Regional Health Service). A similar photo, (depicting only three people from this group), appears on page 17 of the Vol 15 Issue 3, Spring 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "(Left to right) Mr Graem Kelly CEO Robinvale District Community, SMU's Helen Stead, Dr Mano Thevathasan." In the accompanying article, it is stated that Graem Kelly is the CEO of the Robinvale District Health Service.COL photo of five people, standing next to one another in a row. Three of them are holding some papers in their hands. In the background, there is a slide projector screen on a stand and some posters on the wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] L to R. Robinvale Community Seminar July 2002 Graham ["Graham" is crossed out] Graem Kelly - CEO Robinvale Regional Health Service, Heal ["Heal" is crossed out] Helen Stead - AV Dr. Mano Thevathasan Rheumatologist ARA President (Vic Branch) Shirley Irvine - Robinvale Arthritis S. Help Group. Judy Lee - physio Robinvale Healtharthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, graem kelly, ceo, robinvale regional health service, helen stead, dr mano thevathasanm, rheumatologist, australian rheumatology association victorian president, keynote speaker, shirley irvine, robinvale arthritis self help group, judy lee, physiotherapist, robinvale regional health service, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

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, Beryl Logie (President of the Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group), Cr Veronika Martens (Mayor of Glen Eira), Professor Peter Ebeling (Associate Professor Endocrinology), and Leigh Garwood (CEO, Arthritis Victoria) pose for a photo around the information stand.COL photo of four people standing behind and to the side of a rectangular table. One woman is wearing a pale blue shirt, a black jacket, and black trousers. Another woman is wearing a mauve top under a black and grey jacket. The two men are wearing dark suits with a white shirt and tie. On the table, which is covered with a white tablecloth, there is a range of booklets, printed factsheets, and brochures. Three of the people are holding either a booklet, factsheet, or brochure. Behind them are two vertical display boards with a chrome frame. Each display board has some signs or posters on it.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] WOD Seminar 17th Oct, 2000 From L [circled] to R [circled] [L to R has been crossed out and replaced with "R to L" in red ink] 4 [circled] Leigh Garwood - CEO AV Peter Ebeling - Associate Professor Endocrinology Cr Veronika Martens (Mayor Glen Eira) Beryl Logie (President of the Melbourne Osteop. SHG) [Handwritten in pencil, in the bottom right corner] PG13-4world 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, booklets, factsheets, brochures, display board, glen eira town hall auditorium, caulfield, 2000

This proof sheet contains a proof of the above Photograph (Item number 0426_1). On the verso, typed labels provide information for some of the photos depicted on the proof sheet, including for Item number 0426_1, as follows: Loris Passlow, one of the Arthritis Foundation's volunteers, presenting a handsome gift of Collier's Dictionary and Everyman Encyclopaedia to Bernard Rogers, Chief Executive, and Robyn Hill, Fundraising Manager.B&W proof sheet containing proofs of several photos from various events.[Five white labels, each typed with text in black ink] 1A Occupational therapist, Jan Sloane demonstrates simple cooking techniques at a seminar "Cooking the Easy Way" held at Lincoln Institute in Arthritis Week. Also 2A & 3A / 4A & 5A Tricia Mundy, Health Promotion Officer from the Health Department, discusses the Arthritis Foundation's display at the VicFit Physical Activity and lifestyle Conference in May with Jenny Davidson, Education and Services Manager. / Loris Passlow, one of the Arthritis Foundation's volunteers, presenting a handsome gift of Collier's Dictionary and Everyman Encyclopaedia to Bernard Rogers, Chief Executive, and Robyn Hill, Fundraising Manager. / Photos (2) of Elva Renfrew should go to Anne Wray, who is writing an article for Leader papers re Opportunity Shop. 2 Photos of Loris ordered, one of her to keep. / 9A 10A & 11A Ms Susie Nuttall, the Arthritis Foundation's Community Relations Co-ordinator with Dr Stephen Hall, a rheumatologist. Both were speakers at our Information Day organised by the Dandenong Day Hospital in June.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, proof sheet, jan sloane, occupational therapist, ot, cooking demonstration, cooking the easy way, national arthritis week, naw, lincoln institute, tricia mundy, health promotion officer, health department, vicfit, afv display, physical activity, lifestyle conference, jenny davidson, education and services manager, loris passlow, volunteer, self-help group, shg, gift, book donation, library, resource centre, educational resources, educational material, collier’s dictionary, everyman encyclopaedia, bernard rogers, ceo, robyn hill, fundraising manager, elva renfrew, anne wray, article, op shop, opportunity shop, leader newspapers, susie nuttall, community relation coordinator, dr stephen hall, rheumatologist, speakers, information day, dandenong day hospital

On the 18th of September, 1980, the Box Hill Self-Help Group held a New Members Meeting at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, Lorraine Binns (RAAV's Raffle Co-ordinator) and Artie (RAAV's official mascot), inform members about a raffle. Artie is holding a large piece of cardboard promoting the major prize, which is a holiday to Malaysia. A similar photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 19, December 1980 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled, "NOTE OF THANKS", in which Lorraine and Artie thank the members for their ongoing support of RAAV, and wish them good luck in the raffle. The photo is captioned: "Lorraine and Artie at Action House. Photo courtesy of Elsmaree Baxter.”B&W photo of a woman and a mascot dressed in a rat costume standing in the corner of a room. There is a gas wall heater on the wall beside them, and a small window behind them. The mascot is holding a large piece of cardboard: on one half, there is a poster depicting a beach scene with a tall palm tree, and the text, "Beautiful MALAYSIA"; the other half contains the text, "BUY A TICKET FOR RAAV". There is a small table and chair in front of the wall heater. In the foreground, there are several people seated on chairs.[In black ink] Lorraine Binns and Artie at Box Hill Group's party at Action House, 1980 [Date stamp] 23 OCT 1980rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, lorraine binns, raffle co-ordinator, artie, research rat, cartoon, mascot, costume, new members, meeting, raffle, major prize, holiday, malaysia, elsmaree baxter, photographer, 1980

On the 18th of September, 1980, the Box Hill Self-Help Group held a New Members Meeting at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, a small group of people in evening dress pose for a photo with Artie, the RAAV mascot. A similar photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 19, December 1980 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled "A MEETING WITH LAUGHS!", written by A G Meyers. The article states that the Box Hill Evening Group met at Action House on the 18th of September for a New Members Meeting. RAAV President, Dr Les Koadlow, was the guest speaker. The Raffle Co-ordinator, Lorraine Binns, gave a short talk about the raffle and Eileen Ervine, President of the Op Shop, entertained everyone by presenting a fashion parade. Titled, "The Bridal Party", the models wore clothes from the RAAV op shop. According to the article, the photo was taken by Dr Elsmaree Baxter.B&W photo of a small group of people, dressed in evening wear. They are gathered around a small table. Among them is a person dressed in a rat costume. Most of the people are standing behind a small table, while a few others are seated around the table. One woman, who is sitting, has one leg up on the table. Everyone is smiling or laughing. There is a gas wall heater on the wall behind them, with two small windows on either side.[In black ink] Ken CHegwidden, Maureen Meyers, Eileen Ervine, Artie & Joan Chegwidden at Box Hill Group's party at Action House, 1980 [Date stamp] 23 OCT 1980rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, ken chegwidden, maureen meyers, eileen ervine, joan chegwidden artie, research rat, cartoon, mascot, costume, new members, meeting, op shop, bridal party, elsmaree baxter, photographer, 1980

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

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 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

In May 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held a Self Help Group Seminar in Benalla. In this photo, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) pose for a photo in a park at Benalla.B&W photo of a five women posing for a photo in a park. They are standing close to one another in a line, at a 45 degree angle, with one hand on one hip. They are each wearing a sweatshirt printed with the "Joint Action" logo. There are several trees in the background, with one very large tree directly behind them.[Handwritten in pencil] JA at Benalla SHG May 1993arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, marie iredale, mavis martin, beryl douglas, eveline lee, sandy exall, benalla, 1993

In May 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held a Self Help Group Seminar in Benalla. In this photo, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) pose for a photo in a park at Benalla.B&W photo of a five women posing for a photo in a park. They are standing close to one another in a line, at a 45 degree angle, with both arms outstretched. They are each wearing a sweatshirt printed with the "Joint Action" logo. There are several trees in the background, with one very large tree directly behind them.[Handwritten in pencil] [tick] Mavis 1 JA at Benalla 1993arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, marie iredale, mavis martin, beryl douglas, eveline lee, sandy exall, benalla, 1993

This photo of an elderly Vietnamese woman taking part in a group exercise session is likely to have been taken either at a seminar for the Vietnamese community or at a Vietnamese self-help group meeting.COL photo of an elderly woman taking part in a group exercise inside a hall. She is standing behind a chair, with her hands on her hips. Other people (partially obscured) are also taking part in the exercise session.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, vietnamese, seminar, c2000s

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, a woman leads the group in a gentle exercise routine.COL photo of a group of people standing in a large park, doing some exercises. They are standing slightly apart on a grassy area, with many trees in the background. One participant is standing behind his walking frame.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, a woman leads the group in a gentle exercise routine.COL photo of a group of people standing on a grassy area in a large park, doing some exercises. One woman is standing apart from the group, facing them. Everyone is standing slightly apart , with their hands up in front of their chests. One participant is standing behind his walking frame. There are many trees in the background.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Park [In the bottom right corner of the label, handwritten in blue ink] 5 [circled twice and somewhat illegible]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

During National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 2004, Arthritis Victoria held a special event for Self-Help Groups at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, a woman leads the group in a gentle exercise routine.COL photo of a group of people standing on a grassy area in a large park. In this photo, a woman is standing apart from the group, facing them. One participant is standing behind his walking frame. Everyone is holding one curved arm up above their heads, with their other curved arm down in front of their pelvises. There are many trees in the background.[On a white label, typed in black ink] National Arthritis Week 2004 SHG Event @ Jells Parkarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, self help groups, exercise, jells park, wheelers hill, update, 2004

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, guests are depicted sitting at long rectangular tables.Colour photo of a roomful of people sitting at rows of long rectangular tables. There is one group of people sitting at a table in the foreground.[Handwritten in black ink] Group Annual Luncheon, Palm Lake Motel, 1981 [Handwritten in pencil, in the top right corner] Bettyarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, betty, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). This photo depicts three women sitting on the edge of the stage at the event.B&W photo of three women posing for a photo, sitting on the edge of a stage. One woman is wearing a VicHealth Masters Games t-shirt; another woman is wearing a Yarrawonga Lake Mulwala 1989 t-shirt. On the stage, there is a vertical Arthritis Foundation of Victoria banner with a large photo poster of the Joint Action Group on the lower panel. On the wall at the rear of the stage, there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and two framed tapestries. On the stage, there is a piano, some electronic equipment with an antenna on top of a small cabinet, a chair, and an A-frame sandwich board with the "Joint Action" logo on it.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, yarrawonga, 1993