Australia received Centurion tanks in 1952 and used British training pamphlets for training purposes while specific materials were prepares for Australian conditions and tactics.Representative of training materials used in early years of Centurion tank training in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps.Grey covered booklet "The Technique of Shooting from AFVs", 1952.centurion tank, training, afv, shooting, military

In March 1987, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held a Telephone Volunteers Training Course at the Arthritis Centre. This photo depicts course participants posing for a photo with the course coordinator, Chris Ross (rear).Colour photo of a group of women posing for a photo outside a brick building. Behind them, there are some blue and white retractable awnings at the top of the windows of the building, and a rose bush between the two windows.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Group of telephone volunteers Photographed during training March 1987arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone volunteers, training course, telephone enquiries, volunteer members, chris ross, course coordinator, 1987

In March 1987, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held a Telephone Volunteers Training Course at the Arthritis Centre. This photo depicts course participants posing for a photo with the course coordinator, Chris Ross (rear).Colour photo of a group of women posing for a photo outside a brick building. Behind them, there are some blue and white retractable awnings at the top of the windows of the building, and a rose bush between the two windows.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] March 1987 Telephone Volunteers from Training Course. Coordinator Chris Ross at rear.arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone volunteers, training course, telephone enquiries, volunteer members, chris ross, course coordinator, 1987

In late 1994, a Telephone Advisors' Training Course was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts AFV CEO, Shirley Caulfield, handing out certificates to course participants. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 12 of the Vol 7 No 4, Summer 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: " Shirley Caulfield, CEO, presents certificates at the end of a recent volunteer telephone advisers' training course.” Note: Although the information on the Post-It note on the verso states that the course was conducted in August 1994, this isn’t possible because the AFV didn’t move into its new Elsternwick premises until October 1994.Colour photo of a woman handing out pieces of certificates to a small group of women. The woman handing out the certificates is standing, while the other women are sitting down at a group of tables arranged in an L-shape. There is another small table in the background, in front of a whiteboard affixed to the wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Shirley Caulfield presents certificates at the end of the volunteer telephone adviser's training course in August. [On the same sticky note, handwritten in thick black pencil] 13A ["13A" has been crossed out] [On a round white label, handwritten in thick red pencil] 12B 88% [On the photo, handwritten in thick black pencil] 12Barthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone advisors training course, shirley caulfield, ceo, certificate of participation, course participants, 1994

This photo depicts an unidentified meeting or educational/training session led by an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria member of staff.B&W photo of a small group of people seated in a semi-circle. Facing them is a woman, also seated. Behind her, there is a table with various printed materials on it. Behind the table, there is a large freestanding Arthritis Foundation of Victoria display board. There are Photographs and posters on the display board, and a sign with the text, "WATER EXERCISE". Behind the display board are tall floor to ceiling windows, with vertical blinds covering the top windows.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, meeting, education, training

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) 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) 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

History of the AFV School, Editors - Major John E, Baines, RFD Major Peter G. Branagan, OAM Mr David A. Finlayson army, history, training, tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, afv school, school of armour, puckapunyal, baines, branagan, finlayson, army, history, training, tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, afv school, school of armour, puckapunyal, baines, branagan, finlayson

A six page document covering techniques of shooting from AFV's, care of secondary batteries and recent training film releases.raac bulletin, gunnery, batteries

Licences were for Murray Stanley Metherall (born Glenhuntly) No 35455. Serving in the Australian Army Educational Corps Murray was the only such person to serve in the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. As a Capt age 44 years he served in Vietnam as Adjutant with AATTV/HQ AFV (Army) from 29.1.68 to 21.1.69. He would catch rides by Jeep, truck, aeroplane, with Americans, by any means to all the outposts in Vietnam where the “Team” served delivering mail and pay. .1) Army cinematograph operator's license made of brown printed fabric. .2) Army drivers license made of brown printed fabric..1) & .2) “Australian Military Forces”documents, licenses, drivers, cinema, aattv

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

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

In 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