This photo of a shop window display in Rochester was presented to Arthritis Victoria by Barabara Wolfe, a member of the Rochester Arthritis Support Group. The window display was organised to help promote 'Arthritis Awareness Week' (probably National Arthritis Week), which ran from the 30th of March to the 11h of April, 2000.COL photo of a shop window display. Among the items on display are a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand, books, brochures, information sheets, posters, and a VicHealth Masters Games promotional t-shirt. Affixed to the top of a bookshelf is a yellow cardboard sign, containing the text "Join our Joint Walk Tuesday 11th April 9:30am Lions' Park (near Water Tower) 10:30am Morning Tea (B.Y.O. snack & drink) Everyone Welcome Rochester Arthritis Support Group". Leaning against the bottom of the bookcase is a small wooden-framed blackboard, with the text "Arthritis Awareness Week 2nd - 8th April" written in chalk.[Handwritten in blue ink] No. 13 Arthritis Week Display - 30th Mar --> 11th April Shop window Gillies St Rochester by Rochester Arthritis Support Group.arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, rochester arthritis support group, shop window display, joint health promotion, posters, 2000

Album of photographs associated with activities of the Cardiac Rehab "Take Heart" Group including the Arthritis Group (Land and Water exercise) managed by Eltham Community Health Centre allied health assistant, arthritis group (land and water exercise), arthritis group, arthurs creek, betty willis, bundoora park, cardiac rehab 'take heart' group, christmas break-up, diamond valley railway, dirk pendavingh, elizabeth dick, eltham community health centre, eltham health group, eltham leisure centre, eltham lower park, eltham, ernie robinson, fairfield park, fairfield, flagstaff hill, griffiths park, ken willis, lavender farm, migrant teachers, mt cooper, new eltham diabetes contact group, parkinson support group, picnic, ruth pendavingh, scienceworks, sugarloaf reservoir, veronica white-hall, warringal, water exercise group, warrrnambool, warrnambool rsl

This photo depicts participants of the Joint Walk organised by the Rochester Arthritis Support Group for National Arthritis Week (NAW).COL photo of a group of people gathered around a wooden picnic table in a park. Most of the people are standing around the picnic table, while some people are sitting on the two benches on either side. There are a few items on the table, such as a water bottle, some backpacks, a cap, and a small drink cooler box (known in Australian vernacular as an 'esky', or a 'chilly bin' in New Zealand vernacular). In the background, there are some large trees, and a large tank beyond a cyclone fence.[Handwritten in blue ink] 16 [circled] Walkers for Arthritis Week on 11th April, 2000 Campaspe River, Rochester.arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, rochester arthritis support group, joint walk, campapse river, 2000

In November 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria launched its "Children with Arthritis Family Support Group" brochure at the McDonald's restaurant in Deer Park. Depicted in this photo are David James Cunningham, Victorian Legislative Assembly Member for Derrimut (1985-1992), and Robert Daniel, Manager of McDonald's Deer Park, with some children from the Family Support Group at the launch.B&W photo of two men sitting at two small tables. One of the men is holding a brochure titled, "Children with Arthritis Family Support Group". There are several copies of the brochures on the tables. Sitting and standing around the men is a small group of children. Some are looking directly at the camera while others are looking at the brochure in the man's hands.[Handwritten on a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] MR. CUNNINGHAM, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR MELTON, AND ROBERT DANIEL, MANAGER OF DEEP PARK McDONALD'S RESTAURANT WITH CHILDREN WITH ARTHRITIS AT THE LAUNCHING OF THE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP BROCHURE SPONSORED BY McDONALD'S RESTAURANT.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, children with arthritis, family support group, brochure, launch, david james cunningham, victorian legislative assembly, derrimut, melton, mcdonald’s restaurant, robert daniel, manager, deer park, fast food, pfizer, sponsors, 1989

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 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) awarded the Ararat Arthritis Support Group with the Mollie Riches Award in recognition of the group's efforts to raise public awareness of the Foundation's work. In this photo, AFV's CEO, Shirley Caulfield, presents the a silver platter to Catherine McAdie, while others (seated) look on. The presentation was made at the Annual Regional Luncheon in Stawell, with members from Stawell, Horsham, Hamilton, and Ararat attending. In conjunction with the event, a pain management seminar was also held on the day. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 10 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 the Mollie Riches trophy to Catherine McAdie, left, representing the Ararat Group."COL photo of a woman presenting an engraved silver platter to another woman, while others (seated at tables), look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, mollie riches award, shirley caulfield, ceo, ararat arthritis support group, catherine mcadie, volunteers, annual regional luncheon, pain management, seminar, ararat, hamilton, horsham, stawell, arthritis update, 1994

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

In November 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria launched its "Children with Arthritis Family Support Group" brochure at the McDonald's restaurant in Deer Park. Depicted in this photo are Robert Daniel, Manager of McDonald's Deer Park, with Glen Arbuckle, one of the children attending the launch. This Photograph appears on page 12 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an article titled, "McDonald's and Pfizer help juvenile arthritis". It is also mentioned in the article that Glen Arbuckle had won the Pfizer Young Achievers' Award for Victoria that year.A man and a boy, both standing, pose for a photo in front of the counter of a fast food restaurant. The man (wearing a suit, shirt and tie), is carrying a tray of food and a drink. Next to him, the boy (wearing an "Australia" jumper with an Australian flag design within a large triangle) is using two walking sticks to support himself.[Handwritten in red ink] 12A. 6 [crossed out] 8 [crossed out] [Handwritten in black ink) 104% (crossed out) 106% [Handwritten in blue ink] UPDATE, NOV. '89. [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] ARTHRITIS UPDATE NOV 1989 Page 12arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, children with arthritis, juvenile arthritis, family support group, brochure, launch, mcdonald’s restaurant, robert daniel, manager, deer park, fast food, pfizer, glen arbuckle, young achiever’s award, sponsors, 1989

In 1987, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria started a support group for young adults with arthritis. This photo depicts Geoff and Julie Donald. Geoff found the support group very helpful in navigating the challenges of living with arthritis. The photo accompanies an article titled, "Young Adults Group key to Geoff's new attitude to arthritis". The photo and article appear on page 16 of the No 44, June 1987 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review.Black and white photo of a man and a woman outdoors. He has one arm around her shoulders, and they are both smiling. They are both wearing t-shirts with text and a graphic design. Behind them, there are several large trees in a park across an empty road.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, young adults, arthritis support group, self help groups, geoff donald, julie donald, news review, 1987

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 a group of children attending the course.COL photo of a group of children seated on rows of chairs inside a room. In the background are two adults and a child standing near an open door and a display board, with posters, on the wall. There is a large whiteboard affixed to another wall.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, 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. 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. This photo depicts some of the children trying out some chair-based stretching exercises.COL photo of a group of children seated on rows of chairs inside a room. Many of them are holding their hands up, some with two fingers depicting the "peace" sign. In the background, there is a whiteboard affixed to one wall, with an open door and a display board with posters (partially obscured) on the other wall.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

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, the children and adults are seated outdoors, having some lunch after the course.COL photo of a group of children and adults outdoors, either sitting on chairs or on the grass. There is an esky on the grass. In the background, in the carpark beyond the grassy area, there is a row of parked cars.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 lunch, 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. This photo depicts some of the parents preparing the barbeque lunch.COL photo of a group of children and adults gathered on a grassy area outdoors, either sitting on chairs or standing. Two men are cooking various meats on a barbeque while while two girls look on. One of the girls has her arm wrapped around one of the men's arm. There is a second barbeque next to them, with the lid closed. Behind them, there is a woman holding a stack of round plastic trays. In the background, there are several other children and adults, standing or sitting under a large outdoor umbrella.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 lunch, 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, children and adults are gathered outdoors while the barbeque lunch is being cooked.COL photo of a group of children and adults gathered on a grassy area outdoors. Some are sitting on chairs while others are standing. In the foreground, there is a woman holding a baby and another woman holding a couple of plastic bags full of bread. In the background, there are several people gathered around a barbeque. There is a large outdoor umbrella on a stand to the left, and a couple of tables with various miscellaneous items on them to the right.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 lunch, 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, some of the children and adults are seated while others are attending to the barbeque.COL photo of a group of children and adults gathered on a grassy area outdoors. A small group of people is standing around a barbeque while others are seated nearby. To the left, there is a large outdoor umbrella on a stand.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 lunch, 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, several people are sitting down on chairs and a wooden benche to eat their lunch.COL photo of a group of children and adults gathered on a grassy area outdoors. Most are sitting on chairs and a wooden bench while a couple of them are standing. In the background, beyond the grassy area, a row of parked cars is visible.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 lunch, c1990s

This note, accompanying a black and white photo, provides instructions for captions to add to two photos for publication in the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly newsletter, News Review. However, only one of the photos was found with the note.COL digital scan of a note found in an envelope with a photo. The notes includes instructions for captions for two photos.[On a folded white sheet of paper, typed in black ink] Captions [underlined] 1. Enjoying themselves at the Annual Luncheon in Melbourne are members of the Emerald and District Arthritis Support Group. 2. Helping out at the Regional Luncheon at Shepparton is 4 year old Megan Brann from Bendigo.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, captions, news review, c1988

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). In this photo, Patricia Papadopoulos is on the stage with one of the presenters.COL photo of a man and a woman standing on a wood-panelled stage, with an audience partially visible in the foreground. The man is speaking at a lectern while the woman stands beside him. Beside them is a table with a slide projector on it, behind which is a large screen. There is some ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). In this photo, Patricia Papadopoulos is on the stage with one of the presenters.COL photo of two women standing on a wood-panelled stage, presenting to an audience. One woman is speaking at a lectern while the other woman stands beside her. Beside them is a table with a slide projector on it, behind which is a large screen. There is a small degree of ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). This photo depicts one of the presenters on the stage during his presentation.COL photo of a man, standing on a wood-panelled stage. He is facing sideways as he leans into a lectern while presenting to an audience. On a table beside him is a slide projector, and there is a large screen behind him. There is some ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, 1989