Various activities occur during a day centre session. In one image, a woman holds a man's hands as he twists a cane strip to make a basket handles, whilst in others two seated women in the Kooyong Day Centre with their walking sticks, watching Colin Pascoe and his dog.6 digital images of day centre attendeesvision australia foundation, day centre, colin pascoe

Day Centre groups lunch together in the hall.2 colour photographs of people eating lunch at the Day Centreassociation for the blind, day centre

Weaving is a craft activity that has been a part of many day centres. In this image, a blind woman sit in front of a loom, holding the threads, her lips slightly pursed, as if in conversation. Another woman stands beside her and looks down at the work, her hand holding the weaving slightly forward as she looks at the stitches.royal victorian institute for the blind, day centres

Katharine Rose and John Wilson look on as John Wicking officially opens the day centre at Mirridong.1 B/W photograph and 1 clipping of Annual Report of the same image6131 Mrs Kitty Rose & watch on as Mr M.J. Wicking officialy open day centre 30.9.78association for the blind, john wilson, john wicking, katharine (kitty) rose

Strathmore-Gladstone Park Lions Club President Nick Martinelli receives a box of glasses from day centre participant Leslie Kingford. The people who attend day centre at Association for the Blind at Essendon responded enthusiastically to an appeal by the local Lions club for disused spectacles. The Lions use the spectacles to relieve vision problems of millions of people in Africa and Asia.2 coloured photographs of Nick Martinelli and Leslie KingfordOn behalf of her day centre colleagues, Leslie Kingford presents the first box of spectacles to Nick Martinelliassociation for the blind, arthur wilkins centre (essendon), nick martinelli, leslie kingford

In 1988, the Kelaston Community Day Centre won an award for providing accessible communication for deaf clients. These awards were developed to encourage and recognise programs that provided accessible communication for a wide variety of groups.1 digital image of blue and silver plaque1988 Access Communication Award Presented to the Kelaston Community Day Centre A project of Deafness Foundation (Victoria) Sponsored by the Quota Club of Moorabbinassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

This photograph is part of a series taken at the Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital. The photographs were gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2018 by Rosemary Barnes. The photos had been in the possession of her former husband, Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of the hospital. In 2019, the photographs were transferred to the State Archives as Permanent Government Records, as the Society is only entitled as a Class-B Place of Deposit to hold Temporary Government Records. The Society was permitted to keep and publish a digital copy of each photograph. Many of the photographs include information on the reverse about individuals or locations. Where this is the case, these have been published here as images that can be viewed in the picture carousel. Permission for third parties to reproduce this record must be granted by the Public Record Office Victoria.One of a series of photographs of the centenary celebrations at the Willsmere Mental Hospital in 1972. THE GOVERNOR & DR BURT / HISTORICAL EXHIBITION IN OT DAY CENTREwillsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew mental hospital, kew lunatic asylum, willsmere hospital

This photograph is part of a series taken at the Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital. The photographs were gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2018 by Rosemary Barnes. The photos had been in the possession of her former husband, Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of the hospital. In 2019, the photographs were transferred to the State Archives as Permanent Government Records, as the Society is only entitled as a Class-B Place of Deposit to hold Temporary Government Records. The Society was permitted to keep and publish a digital copy of each photograph. Many of the photographs include information on the reverse about individuals or locations. Where this is the case, these have been published here as images that can be viewed in the picture carousel. Permission for third parties to reproduce this record must be granted by the Public Record Office Victoria.Arrival of the Official Party. One of a series of photographs of the centenary celebrations at the Willsmere Mental Hospital in 1972.THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA'S CAR ENTERS THE DAY CENTRE GATES AT WILLSMERE 1972willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew mental hospital, kew lunatic asylum, willsmere hospital

Front of the Day Centre attached to Kelaston nursing home.1 x colour photograph of Kelaston from drivewaykelaston home (ballarat), vision australia foundation

significant as a work of art by local Pyrenees artist, locally significant to the Central Highlands Region of Victoria as a representation of local landscape and/or culture painting of the Beaufort Marketsigned: B Magree (lower right) inscribed: MARKET DAY (lower centre)

Sister Pat Parker during the lunchtime break at Bairnsdale, on a day centre trip to Lakes Entrance.1 x colour photograph of Pat Parkersister pat parker, kelaston home (ballarat)

Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the need to increase the size of Kelaston through new and redeveloped buildings, Maureen Davey winning the Tattersall Achievement and Enterprise Award, retirement of Harry Hitchcock, opening of a new day centre in Avoca, floral art introduced to the Kelaston Day Centre by Trish Zukauskas, six residents attended a holiday in Queenscliff, four residents celebrating their 100th (or more) birthday and profiles of a Kelaston resident (Joan Elliott), staff member (Shirley Richards), volunteer (Alan Wright) and three Day centre attendees (Clare Searle, Vi Munro and Jeanne Prior).1 printed volume with illustrationskelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, corporation records

Flo Phillips stands as Neil Colliver and Nell Dagliesh weave baskets at the Baringa day centre in 1987.1 colour photographs of two people weaving a basket with another observingassociation for the blind, nell dagliesh, neil colliver, flo phillips, baringa (shepparton)

This plaque commemorates a donation was made by a volunteer who assisted with the day centre. At present, it is unknown what this was attached to.1 Gold coloured metal plateDonated by Volunteer Jack Gatenby For the enjoyment of Day Program Members December 1995association for the blind, jack gatenby

Two men work on weaving the cane base of a stool at the day centre, whilst another adds moral support.1 colour photographs of men caning a stoolassociation for the blind, george brewster, charlie parker, ed duncan

Volunteers are used in a variety of roles. Here a woman is assisted out of a car, possibly to attend a day centre program.association for the blind, volunteers

Destruction of existing Day Centre building for proposed extensions 081 - Bob Smith and John Wonish, maintenance staff.5 x colour photographs of demolition workkelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, bob smith, john wonish

The buildings at Kooyong have undergone various re-modelling and redesign over the years. These plaques commemorate the dual activities taking place at the Kooyong Centre, as it strove to adapt to the increasing need for technological support and the changes in information, day centre and supports needed by the blind and vision impaired community. These plaques were located in the corridor between reception and the day centre, but were dismantled during renovations in 2018.This plaque commemorates the start of construction of Vision Australia Foundation's information and technology facilities and was unveiled by Mr D R Argus AO, Patron Vision Australia Foundation, Chairman, Centenary Appeal in recognition of all who made this development possible for the lasting benefit of people who are blind or have severe sight loss. 27 March 2000, Malcolm Daubney, President. John Cook, Chief Executive Officer. This plaque commemorates the official opening of Vision Australia Foundation's Kooyong Centre by John Landy, AC, MBIE, Governor of Victoria, 11 October 2001. Building Donors: Don Argus, AO - Appeal Chairman, Shirley Admans, Amcor Limited, Aspect Consulting Pty Ltd, Atalina Nomines Pty Ltd, Robert Bosch (Aust) Pty Ltd, The William Buckland Foundation, Cadbury Schweppes Australia Ltd, Terry Cocks OAM, Coles Myer Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Consolidated Paper Industries, John & Beverley Cook, The Craftsman Press Pty Ltd, Norma Crook, CSR Limited, Malcolm & Beverley Daubney, Don Draffin, Sir Andrew & Lady Fairley Foundation, Ford Motor Co. of Australia Ltd, Fortis Australia Ltd, Gandel Charitable Trust, Harold Gration, Dept of Health & Community Services, Peter Isaacson Publications Pty Ltd, Kayarem Pty Ltd, Kooyong Auxiliary, Kooyong Fair Committee, Lady Joan Law-Smith, Elaine Leahy, Eve & Lewis Lustig, Henry Malycon, Ann Miller, John Moule AM, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, AC DBE, Sidney Myer Fund, National Australia Bank, Pacific Dunlop Ltd, Raleigh Paper Co Pty Ltd, Lady Catherine Ramsay, Rothschild Australia Ltd, Shell Australia Ltd, Slade & Partners, Springfield Auxiliary, Ian Roach AO, Rotary Club of Albert Park, Rotary Club of Hawthorn, The Top Opp Volunteers, Sir Donald & Lady Trescowthick Foundation Ltd, Graham Upton, John Wall OAM, John Wicking AM, Ian & Beverley Wilson, Woodside Petroleum Ltd.vision australia foundation, nameplates

A newspaper article (possibly Ballarat Courier) on knitted donations for Chernobyl children from residents at the Kelaston Nursing Home and Day Centre.1 x newspaper article with photographassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), gwen thomas

Certificate awarded to the Arthur Wilkins Day Centre for it's work with the blind and visually impaired people of Essendon, awarded on November 8, 1988.1 certificate of service from the City of EssendonCity of Essendon Certificate of Service This Certificate presented by The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Essendon in recogition of the fine service given in a voluntary capacity to the Citizens of the Municipality by Association for the Blind Arthur Wilkins Memorial Centre. The Common Seal of the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Essendon was hereunto affixed in the presence of (signature illegible) Mayor (signature illegible) Councillor (signature illegible) City Manager On this .... day of .... , 19....association for the blind, city of essendon

The Vision Australia Square Dance Club performed at the Kooyong Day Centre and got the audience up on their feet. Afterwards they posed on the oval with their flag.32 digital images of square dancers and dancingvision australia, wanda egerton, margaret fox, blind sports victoria, square dance club, virgil snyder, ian chapman

Receptionist Chris Davies, welcomes Mrs Elsie Taylor to the official opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre Extensions on July 18, 19831 x colour photograph of two women1983kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, chris davies, elsie taylor

Coloured photo of Scouts at Australia Day - Nunawading Civic Centre.nunawading civic centre, australia day

Kelaston (Ballarat Day Centre) was formerly known as the Ballarat Home for the Aged Blind. This plaque recognises work that was done by the home during the Governor's visit in 1964.From Shire of Ballarat to The Ballarat Home for the Aged Blind In recognition of services rendered during The visit by the Governor on 17th July 1964kelaston, plaques