This photo depicts Melinda Spurritt (Arthritis Victoria) with nutritionist and author, Miriam E Nelson at the launch of her book, "Strong Women, Strong Bones" (co-authored with Sarah Wernick). They are both wearing Osteoporosis Victoria Team caps.Colour medium close-up photo of two women standing with their arms around one another. They are both wearing navy blue caps embroidered at the front in gold with, "Osteoporosis Victoria Team", each touching the peak of their own cap with one hand. Behind them, there is a table with various printed information sheets on top. On the wall, there is a banner with the text, "Osteoporosis Victoria in partnership with Arthritis Victoria" (partially obscured), and a framed noticeboard with a poster on it. There is a "Strong Women, Strong Bones" poster on an adjacent wall.arthritis victoria, av, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria team, strong women strong bones, miriam e nelson, nutritionist, sarah wernick, authors, book launch, 2000

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. In this photo, AFV staff members, Liz Bongetti, and others (unidentified) pose for a photo in front of the Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria banner.COL photo of four women posing for a photo in front of a blue and gold Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria banner. There are some balloons next to the banner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, tim briar, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts two female weightlifters presenting a weightlifting routine, with AFV staff member, Tim Bryer, demonstrating the exercises.COL photo of two woman standing around a man who is lying on his back on an exercise bench. One of the women is speaking into a handheld cordless microphone while the man demonstrates a weightlifting exercise. He is holding a small set of barbells high above his head, assisted by the other woman. Behind them, there is a large projector screen, a speaker on a tall stand, and a few balloons. In the foreground, a few people are sitting at large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

ACME Field Days are an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria (AV) brought its Healthy Bones Bus to south west Victoria to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to regional areas. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council and Moyne Health Services. This photo depicts two women, each completing a questionairre.COL photo of two women outdoors, on a grassy area. One woman is sitting on one of two blue deck chairs, while the other woman is crouching down in front of her. They are both writing on some printed sheets of paper. Beside them, there is a table covered with a bright blue tablecloth, which has a variety of healthy food items, with labels, on it. In the background, there is someone standing next to another small table covered with a green cloth.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, south west victoria, moyne shire, moyne health services, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s