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This file contains one item. Series of seventeen black and white original photographs relating to disability and disability workshops. Some or all were apparently from the Caulfield Contact newspaper. Generally undated, but the dates 1983 and 1985 are given for two groups of photos. The photos are as follows (as catalogued): A. 5 ‘disability workshop photos’ B. 2 ‘disability photos for Caulfield Contact’ C. 3 photos of ‘Specific Home Help’, depicting Isobell Hood, Margo Broadway, Georgie Broadway, and Maureen McGregor. D. 2 photos of ‘Coping with Disability- End of Glenferrie Road Transport’- depicts motorised tricycle crossing Glenferrie Road, and ‘Young People at Bank’. E. 3 photos: ‘Blind Cyclist Alan Bates and Team Mate at RUIB, St Kilda Road, early 1985’ (one photo); ‘Caulfield Hospital Wheelchair Rally, 30/4/?’ (sic) (one photo); and ‘YMCA Swimming Pool Encore Group for Mastectomies 1983’.disabled people, caulfield court, bicycles, caulfield hospital, caulfield, glenferrie road, ymca, home help

This file contains 10 items about the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal: 1/Three promotional pamphlets, all called ‘Regent Lodge: A special kind of care’, stating that a building appeal will be launched early next year. The pamphlets also list office bearers. 2/A letter from Rodney Horsfield, Chairperson of the Project Working group, to Betty Freeland of the Elsternwick-Caulfield South Parish, dated 25/03/1992, asking for her to consider becoming a member of the Appeal Team. The letter also contains information on the history of Regent Lodge, the plans for development and progress on raising funds to date. 3/A letter from Ian Clark, Chairman of the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal, to Betty Freeland, dated 18/05/1992, inviting her to the official launch of the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal at Caulfield Grammar School, 217 Glen Eira Road Caulfield on 31/05/1992. The letter gives brief details on the launch, saying it will be attended by the appeal’s patron, the Honourable Joan Child, AO, and the Playback Theatre company. 4/A letter, recipient and sender unknown, dated 26/05/1992, giving details of the appeal launch and a brief history of Regent Lodge. 5/Two newspaper articles from the Southern Cross, Caulfield, dated 16/06/1992. The first, ‘Grant boost for dementia sufferers’, discusses a federal government grant of $8 million to dementia services, and $9 million to disability services. Heathlands, Camden Court, Lovell House, Clarence Court, Regent Lodge and St. Kilda House all received funds. The second, ‘Lodge building appeal launched’, describes the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal and its launch, and includes brief comment by appeal patron Joan Child. The article describes the plans for the appeal and extension, and outlines how readers can make donations. Included is a black-and-white photograph of Joan Child with members of the Playback Theatre Group at the Appeal Launch. 6/The original of the photograph used in the newspaper article in item 5, showing Joan Child with members of the Playback Theatre Group at the launch of the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal. 7/A letter from Rod Horsfield, Convenor of the Project Working Group, to Betty Freeland, dated 22/06/1992, discussing the launch and asking for the opportunity to meet with her Parish council or Finance Committee. 8/The plans for the extension of Regent Lodge, as well as a colour drawing of what the front of the extension will look like. 9/Preliminary photographs taken for the appeal brochure ‘Regent Lodge: Committed to Caring’. Twelve black-and-white photographs of two elderly residents at tea. Also, one black-and-white photographs of an elderly resident being assisted by another person, likely a staff member. 10/Three copies of the appeal brochure ‘Regent Lodge: Committed to Caring’. The brochure contains information about the lodge, the plans for the development, including a floorplan for a typical six bedroom unit, the costs of the extension and breakdown of how the appeal target amount would be spent, and messages from patron Joan Child, Appeal Committee Chairman Ian Clark, and Convenor of the Project Working Group Reverend Rod Horsfield. Also included is a list of the members of the Appeal Committee and Project Working Group. Black-and-white photographs of residents and workers at the Lodge are included in the brochure.regent lodge, regent street, elsternwick, emma street, caulfield south, heathlands, camden court, lovell house, st. kilda house, balaclava, caulfield grammar school, glen eira road, st. georges road, caulfield, uniting church, uniting church lodge program, regent lodge alzeimer appeal, regent lodge extension appeal, tansley hunt and partners, nepean presbytery, child joan the honourable, horsefield rod rev., horsfield rod rev., horsfield rodney rev., lukies noela mrs., campbell jack, cardell bob, davies gail mrs., greensmith duncan, tansley vern, merrick ruth ms., seccull barbara ms., freeland betty miss, clark ian, wilcox rosemary mrs., coleman julie, playback theatre company, martens veronica mayor, brown george, terrell tom, diseases, disabled people, nursing homes, fundraising events, aged people

Colour photograph. Taken from the bottom of the entrance steps at the QVWC building facing north to four unidentified people (Three women, one man) all holding Labrador puppies (Three blond, one black) . Guide Dog Australia dog plastic money collection ornaments are either side of the group. charitable organisations, dogs, disabled people

Nadrasca provides services and employment for over 400 disabled people in Eastern Melbourne. Blackburn Lion's Club continues to support Nadrasca.non-fictionNadrasca provides services to the disabledlions clubs, nadrasca, nadrasca farm

Colour photograph of the 1910 Port Melbourne post office before the modernisation work took place (i.e. installing a disabled people ramp along the front and closing of door at north end) c1989built environment - civic, business and traders, australia post

Set of two signs regarding vacating a seat for disabled people and not talking to the driver whilst the tram is in motion. Actual use not known. Printed by Jac signs.Yields information about tramcar signs.Set of 2 tram signs blue background with white letters, on an adhesive backing.tramways, tramcars, signs

These tickets were raising money for the local Warrnambool Sheltered Workshop. The local sheltered workshop provided opportunities for disabled people to work together doing varied tasks. The tickets were sold in the Port Fairy, Portland, Warrnambool & Koroit Districts. Warrnambool Sheltered Workshop Secretary K. A. Armstrong, Pro-Treasurer J. J. Tait in 1978 showing support from Geo Swinton & Sons with $1,000 worth of furniture of choice. Taskforce Warrnambool Sheltered Workshop. Results published in the Warrnambool Standard 5 June 1978. Life community involvement of K. A. Armstrong.White paper with dark blue print and imprinted serration for ease of tear off portion. Bound with one staple.Book of blank unused Ticket no's 7521 to 7535. warrnambool sheltered work shop, raffle tickets, swinton & sons

The steam train has arrived at Number 2 platform at Sunbury Railway Station. Before diesel engines were used on the regional lines, steam trains were widely used. The pedestrian bridge spanning the railway line was replaced with a larger one to allow for disabled people's in 2001.A coloured photograph of a steam train arriving at a station with six people on the pedestrian bridge looking at the train and five other bystanders on the two platforms.steam locomotives

``Newspaper clipping from "The Post" 18-5-94 P9 Ringwood Mayor's Column. Cr Margaret Cheevers.Cr. Cheevers hosted a "thank you" function for many volunteers . The Ringwood Blues football team, a team of intellectually disabled people had a member, Damien Kilner, represent Victoria in a state match in Adelaide. A member of the Ringwood Professional Athletic Club, Rodney Lewis, won the 1994 Stawell Gift. Cr Cheevers also thanked many more Ringwood volunteers in all different areas.`

Prepared for The Steering Committee for the Placement of Multiply Disabled Sensorily Disabled Young People by Alyson Moore of Nicholas Clark and Associates funded by the Commonwealth Department of Community Services Blue cover, 20.5cmHx14.5cmW, 52 pagesmultiply disabled, sensorily disabled, alyson moore, nicholas clark and associates, commonwealth department of community services

"In Memory of the Late FRED BROMLEY First President and Life Member of Narbethong Welfare Association for Visually Handicapped Children and Young Adults Inc 1975-1984. He was made a Life Member in recognition of his tireless services. IN APPRECIATION There is also a digital image of the Braille version of the plaque. Fred Bromley was a Queensland MP (1960-1974) and in addition to the above role in the Welfare Association, was also an executive member of the Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School, and was awarded an Order of Australia in 1984 in "recognition of service to the community, particular the welfare of disabled people".Grey flecked plastic sign with white letteringfred bromley, nameplates