Members of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) were posted to Army Reserve units in the 1980s and 1990s. They were rarely posted to Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) but were invaluable in the A1 Echelon driving fuel, ammunition, ration and water supply vehicles. Colour photograph of two WRAAC soldiers of 'A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles serving a meal from a BBQ set up on back of truck in A1 Echelon during field training. Private L. Cameron at left ; Private T. Roche, right.

While many recruits could already drive when they joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles it took many hours of instruction and training before they were licenced to drive heavier, more complex army vehicles both on and off road and under combat conditions.Members of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) were posted to Army Reserve units in the 1980s and 1990s. They were rarely posted to Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) but were invaluable in the A1 Echelon driving fuel, ammunition, ration and water supply vehicles. Shows citizen soldiers on weekend training.Colour photograph of 4 soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at a road side break during a driving exercise, 1986. From left : Corporal M. Roberts, Private T. Roche, Corporal Tewson and Trooper Bowerman.military, citizen soldiers, vmr, uniform

While many recruits could already drive when they joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles it took many hours of instruction and training before they were licenced to drive heavier, more complex army vehicles both on and off road and under combat conditions. Members of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) were posted to Army Reserve units in the 1980s and 1990s. They were rarely posted to Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) but were invaluable in the A1 Echelon driving fuel, ammunition, ration and water supply vehicles. Two colour photographs of group of soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at a meal break during a driving exercise, 1986. Considerable variation in dress and headgear. Green beret at left, Sergeant D. Reynolds; hat Private T. Roche; Black beret Sergeant H. Wilson; no hat Corporal M. Roberts ; peak Cap with badge Warrant Officer 2 Burnie; Peak cap Corporal Potts.

In October 1988, visiting British physiotherapist, Jane Barefoot, conducted a group hydrotherapy training session for physiotherapists. In this photo, class participants are exercising in a swimming pool using a floatation device. B&W photo of a group of people exercising in an indoor swimming pool. They are each holding a kickboard, with their arms outstretched, to propel themselves forward in the water.[in blue ink on pink sticky note] Physiotherapists at hydro. session with Jane Barefoot Oct '88arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, jane barefoot, physiotherapist, ankylosing spondylitis, hydrotherapy, water exercise, training session, pain management, 1988

In October 1988, visiting British physiotherapist, Jane Barefoot, conducted a group hydrotherapy training session for physiotherapists. In this photo, participants are exercising in a swimming pool.B&W photo of a group of people exercising in a swimming pool. A few of the people in the foreground are looking towards the camera. One woman has the back has her arms outstretched as she leans backwards in the water.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, jane barefoot, physiotherapist, ankylosing spondylitis, hydrotherapy, water exercise, training session, pain management, 1988

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