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Vision Australia
Document - Text, Australian Blindness Forum documents, 1998-2005
... Australian Blindness Forum documents ...Founded in 1992, the Australian Blindness Forum aims to represent blindness, low vision and rehabilitation in the blindness sector. In 2019, the ABF combined with Vision 2020 Australia. The CD contains documents of the ABF from 1998 to 2005, including minutes, notices and reports.1 CD with multiple Word documentscorporation records, australian blindness forum, doug kent -
Vision Australia
Flag - Object, Association for the Blind desk pennant, 1960-1969
A desk flag produced by the Association for the Blind, possibly for fundraising. A metal rod sits in a black rubber base, with a cream felt triangular pennant atop. On the pennant are the words 'Association for the Blind' in caramel coloured writing near the narrowing part of the triangle. Four small rectangles make a frame around the logo of black half circle with black flame outline inside joined with white circle, amidst black background above and below the arc.Cream felt flag with words 'Association for the Blind' in caramel, standing on black baseAssociation for the Blindassociation for the blind, fundraising -
Vision Australia
Ceremonial object - Image, Proclamation, 1985
Copies of the Proclamation of understanding between the Association for the Blind and the Seimei Association for the Welfare of Aged Blind, Inc., in both English and Japanese. These agreements were a symbol of the exchanges of each organisation, and the growing trend of agencies to link more to compatriots overseas as telecommunications improved.2 digital images of memorandum of understanding between Association for the Blind, Melbourne, Australia & The Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind IncProclamation Whereas the Association for the Blind, Melbourne, Australia & The Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind Inc, Oume City, Japan, are organisations which: - promote the welfare of people who are blind or visually impaired especially the elderly; - provide welfare programs, accomodation, medical and nursing assistance, and support to people who are blind or visually impaired; - strive to overcome problems associated with blindness, whether physical, psychological, educational, social or economic; - provide appropriate rehabilitation services to enable people to use their capabilities and to develop their skills so that they can participate as fully as possible in the community; - promote the interests of people who are blind or visually impaired and provide information to the general community; and - provide at all times services to a high professional standard with a spirit of care and understanding. Therefore let is be known publicly that the Association for the Blind and The Seimei Association for the Welfare of Aged Blind, Inc. formally establish a sister organisation relationship for the attainment of these common aspirations for people who are blind or visually impaired, especially the elderly. In Witness Thereof the Association for the Blind & The Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind, Inc. cause their representatives to set their hands hereto on the 8th June, 1985. (Diana Jones) For the Association for the Blind, Melbourne Australia (signature) For The Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind, Inc., Oume City, Tokyo, Japanseimei association for the welfare of aged blind inc., association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Textile - Object, Association for the Blind SIO tshirt
White size 16 tee shirt with Association for the Blind and SIO Victoria's own logos on the front and back. White t-shirt with Association for the Blind and SIO logosAssociation for the Blind SIO Victoria's Ownassociation for the blind, advertising, state insurance office (sio) -
Vision Australia
Textile - Object, Association for the Blind New Beginnings long sleeve tshirt
Royal blue faded tshirt with 'New Beginnings' and 'Association for the Blind' in white writingRoyal blue faded tshirt with 'New Beginnings' and 'Association for the Blind' in white writingAssociation for the Blind New Beginnings TMassociation for the blind, advertising -
Deaf Children Australia
Folder, Victorian Deaf/Blind Children - residential placement, 1972
In 1972 there were concerns with the Education of Deaf/Blind Children. This document has the statistics regarding Deaf/Blind children and residential placement. Black foolscap 2 -ring folder containing statistics, minutes of meetings and letters relation to the residential placement of deaf-blind children in 1972. On front top right-hand corner "VICTORIAN DEAF BLIND CHILDREN" On spine: "VICTORIAN/DEAF BLIND/CHILDREN" deaf children australia, dca, victorian school for deaf children, vsdc, victorian deaf-blind & rubella children's association, victorian institute for the blind, victorian education department, deaf-blind children -
Vision Australia
Textile - Object, Association for the Blind South East Water
Yellow fronted and Green backed medium sized long sleeve tee shirt with alternate writing 'Association for the Blind' and 'South East Water'.Yellow fronted and Green backed long sleeve tee shirt with alternate writing 'Association for the Blind' South East WaterAssociation for the Blind South East Waterassociation for the blind, advertising, south east water -
Vision Australia
Ceremonial object - Image, Engraved letter for centenary celebrations, 1995
To honour the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Association for the Blind (then Association for the Advancement of the Blind), sister organisation Seimei Association for the Aged Blind sent this plaque.1 digital image of metal letter to AFB from Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged BlindMr John Moule President Association for the Blind In celebration of the Centenary of The Association for the Blind. A Seed of Love planted one century ago has grown to the commendable and universal Association for which I pay my hearty respect. I feel honored of our Sisterhood Agreement which marks the 10th Anniversary this year and wish this agreement of our mutual reliance will enrich advanced care and services for the blind and also to develop mutual friendships between two countries. 8th December 1995 Akio Honma President Director The Seimei Association for The Welfare of the Aged Blind, Tokyo (Japanese characters)seimei association for the welfare of aged blind inc., association for the blind -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Ticket, First Bendigo Entertainment
Travelling entertainment has been one popular way that charities have been able to raise revenue over the past 170 years. The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind toured regional Victoria regularly to help raise awareness, showcase their talents and fundraise to provide care and education for vision impaired men, women and children. Double sided printed ticket for a concert in the Bendigo Town Hall featuring blind artists and dancers from the Royal Institute of the Blind.Obverse; Under the Patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress (Cr, and Mrs J. A. Michelson) and / Councillors of the City of Bendigo / 30 Blind Artists !! / FIRST APPEARANCE IN BENDIGO of The Famous Orchestra and / Concert Party of Blind Artsits and Blind Children Dancers from the / ROYAL VISTORIAN INSTITUTE for the BLIND, / (ST KILDA ROAD MELBOURNE) / WILL GIVE THEIR / FIRST BENDIGO ENTERTAINMENT / IN THE BENDIGO TOWN HALL, / on TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1927, at 8PM / His worship the Mayor will Preside / Tickets 2/- box plan at the Premier Piano Company from March 14th. / PROCEEDS IN AID OF INSTITUTE S.W Hedger, Superintendent and Secretarymayor and mayoress michelson, vision australia, city of bendigo town hall, city of greater bendigo community partnerships, city of greater bendigo events -
Vision Australia
Ceremonial object - Image, Proclamation between AFB and Lighthouse Inc, 1992
Copies of the Proclamation of understanding between the Association for the Blind and the Lighthouse Inc. These agreements were a symbol of the exchanges of each organisation, and the growing trend of agencies to link more to compatriots overseas as telecommunications improved.1 digital image of memorandum of understanding between Association for the Blind and Lighthouse IncProclamation Whereas the Association for the Blind, Melbourne, Australia and Lighthouse Inc, New York, New York are organizations that: - promote the welfare of people who are blind or visually impaired; - provide services to people who are blind or visually impaired; - strive to enable people to overcome problems associated with blindness and vision impairment, whether physical, psychological, educational, social or economic; - provide appropriate rehabilitation services to enable people to use their capabilities and to develop their skills so that they can participate as fully as possible in the community; - promote the interests of people who are blind or visually impaired and provide information and education to the general community and other professionals; and - provide at all times services to a high professional standard, with an appreciation of each individual's capabilities and goals. Therefore let is be known publicly that the Association for the Blind and Lighthouse Inc. formally establish an organizational affiliation to strive towards these common objectives for people who are blind or visually impaired. In Witness Thereof the Association for the Blind and Lighthouse Inc. cause their representatives to set their hands hereto on the 16th day of July 1992. (John Cook) For the Association for the Blind, Melbourne Australia (Barbara Sil??) For The Lighthouse Inc., New York, New York, USAassociation for the blind, lighthouse inc -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Sarawak Society for the Blind commemoration plaque, 1994
To share information and gain first hand knowledge, organisations sometimes undertook study visits to various countries. In appreciation for the hospitality and information gained as part of this, the Sarawak Society for the Blind - Sibu branch presented a commemorative plaque to RVIB. 1 plastic stand with engraved silver plate of a collage of images of rural village scenes, with yellow and black insignia for the Sarawak Society for the Blind Sibu branch rests in the middle.With compliments from Sarawak Society for the Blind (State) 1st August 1994royal victorian institute for the blind, sarawak society for the blind -
Vision Australia
Artwork, other - Text, Association for the Blind logo, 199
Logo produced for the Association for the Blind .Association for the Blind logocorporation records, association for the blind -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Blind
These are the blinds in Penleigh's room, with east facing windows.Roller blind, cream colourwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Blind
This is the blind in Penleigh's room, with a north facing window.Roller blind, cream colourwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Blind
These are the blinds in Penleigh's room, with east facing windows.Roller blind, cream colourwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Print - 'Monnington', Adeney Avenue, Trompf, 1977
In the mid 1960s, the Monnington Special Education Centre was established at 15 Adeney Avenue as an offshoot to 'Glendonald' in Marshall Avenue. In 1988, the amalgamation of Princess Elizabeth Junior School for Deaf Children, the Monnington Centre and Carronbank School for Deaf Blind Students allowed the Victorian Government to sell each of the sites. Monnington [Adeney Avenue, Kew] reverted to private ownership, while Glendonald and Carronbank in Marshall Avenue were demolished and subdivided. The donor, Mr Murray Osler, was Principal of the Monnington Special Education Centre in Adeney Avenue (Kew) from 1976. This photo, and an accompanying drawing of 'Carronbank' are important primary resources for the history of the delivery of education to and for deaf-blind children in Victoria.Gift of Murray Osler, 2021This limited and numbered print [number 10/100], framed under perspex, is of Monnington in Adeney Avenue, Kew when it functioned as a Special Education Centre for deaf/blind children during the 1960s to the 1990s. . "Monnington Special Ed. Centre / 60s-90s / (Parent Guidance for Deaf/Blind Ch. / Adeney Ave, Kew / Murray Osler / Principal 76-80s"schools -- kew (vic.), mornington -- adeney avenue -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Help the Blind badge, 1940-1980
To raise funds for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, these badges were sold by street sellers in Melbourne. "Help the Blind" - A red, white and gold badge, circular, with four scroll shapes on the edges. The centre is white, with 'Help the Blind' in gold; the outer area is red with gold edging and words, 'as a thanksgiving for sight'. Some badges have paper numbers on the reverse. Metal pin with red and white enamel, and gold edgingHelp the Blindroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Victorian Blind Sports Association letterhead
Blank letterhead for documents sent out by the Victorian Blind Sports Association, during 1980's and possibly early 1990's. Logo consists of a large V, with an upside smaller v between to turn the middle into a diamond shape. Three circles overlap across the middle of the diamond/V.Blank A4 paper with Vic Blind Sports logo, address and list of sports covered at basenon-fictionVictorian Blind Sports Association All correspondence to: SECRETARY C/- 454 Glenferrie Road, KOOYONG, 3144 Telephone: 20-8876 Patron: Mr John Cain Premier of Victoria (At base of page:) Affiliated bodies - Cricket, Lawn Bowls, Olympic Sports, Square Dancing, Swish, Skiing, Indoor Bias Bowls and Goal Ball Donations of $2.00 and over are Tax Deductible.elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind sports association, office equipment and supplies -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Blinds
Penleigh Boyd recalls the original holland blinds, which had beautiful little brackets fitted to the columns. The replacement blinds may not be as elegant. Robin and Patricia did things as they could afford them -- hence the very early Strizic photos of Suzy in the lower living room do not show blinds (the image on the cover of the 2013 edition of Living in Australia) but they were added shortly after, by Robin.Holland blinds on 7 windows and 2 on doorswalsh st furnishings -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Remember the Blind badge, 1940-1980
To raise funds for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, these badges were sold by street sellers in Melbourne. "Remember the Blind" - Blue and white oval badges with the words, 'Remember the Blind' around the edge. The outer oval is narrow, white with gold edges and words. A dark blue oval is in the centre, suspended over the empty space by four curved pieces of metal, with gold edging. Some badges have paper numbers on the reverse. Metal pin with enamel with writingRemember the Blind royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind white cane badge, 1980s?
A white cane on a lime green background with the words 'Association for the Blind' written around the edge. The final word is in larger print and on the back of the badges is the price of the badge: 20c. Badges were a way of raising both funds and awareness for many blindness organisations.1 metal pin with white cane on lime backgroundAssociation for the Blindwhite cane day, badges, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Sign - Image, Association for the Blind flag
Flag created for the Association for the Blind, to be used at office locations or at events.1 blue flag with white writing and metal claspsAssociation for the Blindadvertising, association for the blind -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Blind
These are the blinds in bathroom in the Children's Pavilion, with east facing windows.Two white, sheer, roller blinds with pull chainwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Vision Australia
Textile - Object, Association for the Blind white tshirt
White size medium sized tee shirt with Association for the Blind across the chest and on the back.White tee shirt with navy blue writing across chestAssociation for the Blindassociation for the blind, advertising -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Resignation acceptances from Victorian Blind Bowls Association
In 1997 Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell retired from their positions at the Victorian Blind Bowls Association. Elizabeth had worked as Transport Officer for the VBA since 1980 and Neil joined the Victorian Blind Bowls Club in 1975, becoming President, Committee Member, Public Officer and Manager.2 letters with Victorian Blind Bowls Association letterheadnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowls association -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 5/11/1982 to 24/2/1986, 1982-1986
These meetings were held at the Kooyong office and the minutes include Present, Chair, Apologies, Minutes, Matter arising from minutes, Correspondence, Life governors, Election of members, Nominations, Reports from Regional Blind Members groups, White Cane Day October 15th promoted. Some highlights include: 3/12/1982 the film, 'A world that is dark', which was made by AFB for television release is now available on video. 31/8/1984 the Blind members' brochure includes sections titled 'Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow' which outlines the history, present position and the aims for the future of the AFB, 'Information about Blind Members' and Blind Members' Council', List of AFB homes and centres' and 'An invitation from Bryan Sitlington to be a Blind Member accompanied by an application form. It will be available to all visually impaired people, their family and friends, AFB staff and suitable for distribution at doctor's surgeries. 14/12/1984 it was reported 29 new Blind members were elected at the September meeting and the 1,000th member was among them. 8/6/1984 Mr John Blanch reported that the General Committee had approved, although rather reluctantly, Mr John Wilson's resignation and had appoint Mr John Cook as his successor. 13/9/1985 Mr John Blanch reported that following Mr Pat Lightfoot's resignation he had contacted Mr John Wicking to offer him the position of sighted representative on Blind Members' Council. John Wicking had been approached for role on the BMC however he was unable to attend Fridays. It was moved to move the meetings to the last Monday of the Month, after approaching John Wicking again. Council members agreed that if John Wicking took the position it would be good as would have been held by Pat Lightfoot and John Wicking, both past Presidents of AFB. Mrs Margaret Canavan and Mr Alan Cooper had been selected to attend a garden party at Government House with Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburg on Thursday March 6. Minute book for Blind Members Councilassociation for the blind, blind members council -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Association for the Blind on wooden board
Association for the Blind symbol of a square (filled with horizontal lines crossed by two diagonal lines), in black and blue and a circle in the middle with lines inside it on a white background sits to the left of the block. An outline image of the Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong in bronze is to the right of the plaque. It also has the AFB symbol and the words Association for the Blind above and below the symbol. It is unknown where this plaque was located.1 digital image of two plaques on a boardAssociation for the Blindassociation for the blind, nameplates -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind Regional Chairperson Blind Members badge
To identify committee members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Association' and 'for the Blind' sit above and below the symbol respectively, whilst 'Regional Chairperson' and 'Blind Members' occupy the right hand side. Plastic rectangular badge with AFB logo in blue and black writing on white backgroundRegional Chairperson Blind Membersassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, RVIB Orchestra picture taken from 1923 Annual Report, 1923
Scanned image taken from annual report of an orchestra consisting of blind students, advertising their availability to play at social occasions for hire.Scanned page of annual report on Blind Orchestrarvib orchestra, fundraising -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Blinds
These blinds are along the whole of the west facing wall of the Children's Pavilion. The Strizic images in 'Living in Australia' (p 82 of the 2013 edition) show them. Holland blinds on 7 windows and 2 on doorswalsh st furnishings, robin boyd