The H. & L. Hecht Trust was established in 1970 to provide support for community development projects. One such project was the establishment of services so that people with low vision had access to the devices and equipment that could assist them. Digital image of gold coloured metal plaqueAssociation for the Blind gratefully recognises the financial contribution made by the H and L Hecht Trust to provide low vision services in the Western Metropolitan Region August 1995association for the blind, h & l hecht trust

Portrait of Hans and Letitia Hecht with a description of the Trust they founded. Between them is a page outlining the work of the Trust they established. The description reads: "H. & L. Hecht Trust. Thanks for Sharing Our Vision. The Association for the Blind thanks the H. & L. Hecht Trust for their generous support of our Western Metropolitan Regional Low Vision Clinic. The trust was established by the late Hans Hecht, an immigrant from Germany who arrived in Australia in 1900. He married Letitia Robinson in 1911. A successful importer and manufacturer, he set up the H. & L. Hecht Trust to give something back to the community for the help he and his wife had received. Hans Hecht died in Melbourne in 1965, aged 84. Letitia died two years later aged 87. Their kindness lives on in the support which their trust has given for the work of the Association for the Blind through their trustees: Mr D W Rogers, Sir Peter Derham, Perpetual Trustees Victoria Limited."2 black and white photographs with central panel of text in grey frame association for the blind, h & l hecht trust

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. This photo depicts a close up of the wooden mallet and a wooden peg. On the mallet, there is a small plaque engraved with the text " "Pegging the site" 8th December '93 New Headquarters Arthritis Foundation of Victoria H & L Hecht Trust".COL close up photo of a wooden mallet, with a wooden peg lying on its side beneath it. There is a small metal plaque on the mallet, engraved with the text, " "Pegging the site" 8th December '93 New Headquarters Arthritis Foundation of Victoria H & L Hecht Trust".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, new headquarters, wooden mallet, wooden peg, engraved plaque, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, 1993

The H. & L. Hecht Trust was established in 1970 to provide support for community development projects. One such project was the establishment of a Low Vision Aids Clinic at Kooyong, so that people with low vision had access to the devices and equipment that could assist them. The tablet reads: The establishment of this Low Vision Aids Clinic was made possible through the generosity of the trustees of the H. and L. Hecht Trust. Underneath this, on a wooden block upon which the tablet had been placed, This tablet was transferred from the original Low Vision Clinic.Digital image of metal plaque on boardassociation for the blind, h & l hecht trust

In 1995, the H & L Hecht Trust sponsored a talk by Australian rheumatologist, Professor Nicholas Bellamy. In this photo, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's President, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), and Professor Bellamy partake in a chat and a drink at the event.COL photo of two men standing indoors, near a doorway. On the wall behind them is a butler's servery, which is closed.[Handwritten in pencil, across the top left of the photo] Professor Nicholas Bellamy + Dr Les Koadlow H + L [Handwritten in blue ink, on the top right corner of the photo] R I 6. [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil] H + L Hecht Visiting Professor - 1995dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, founder, co-founder, president, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, professor nicholas bellamy, h & l hecht, visiting professor, guest speaker, percy baxter arthritis centre, 1995

The H. & L. Hecht Trust was established in 1970 to provide support for community development projects. One such project was the establishment of a Low Vision Aids Clinic at Kooyong, so that people with low vision had access to the devices and equipment that could assist them. Maroon plastic rectangle with cream writing engravedH and L HECHT LOW VISION CLINICassociation for the blind, h and l hecht trust

At Action House, John Sullivan from Perpetual Trustees and Arthritis Foundation of Victoria CEO, Shirley Caulfield, peruse the draft plans for the new Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) building. A cropped black and white version of this photo appears on page 2 of the Vol 6 No 3, Spring 1993 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Mr John Sullivan, Manager Trusts for Perpetual Trustees and Shirley Caulfield, CEO, check plans for the new Arthritis Centre. The H & L Hecht Trust leadership gift will be recognised by the Hecht Auditorium." The same black and white version of this photo, (cropped more extensively), also appears on page 10 of the 1993 Annual Report, with the same caption.COL photo of two people sitting at a small table. They are looking down at a draft of some building plans. In the background, there is a computer, some posters on the wall, and some framed prints and certificates on the window sill. Through the window, there is a view of another building close by, situated at a higher level on a grassy hill.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, john sullivan, perpetual trustees, trusts manager, shirley caulfield, ceo, draft plans, building plans, architectural plans, new building, new premises, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, arthritis update, annual report, 1993

Plaques recognising the funds donated by AFB supporters as part of the Vision Victoria Appeal, that helped build the Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong 1987-1989. The need for services for people with low vision was recognised by the AFB, who undertook to provide a range of services including diagnosis of low vision, advisors on how people with low vision could best utilise their existing sight, and objects designed to assist in everyday living. Initially operating out of a flat facing Glenferrie Road, which the Association had purchased, the growing demand demonstrated that a larger dedicated area was required. Thus began the project to develop a Low Vision Clinic on the land previously occupied by flats eventually purchased by the Association. 2 digital images of wooden board with white etched writingIn recognition of the assistance given the to the Low Vision Clinic by the many generous friends of the Association for the Blind The Association for the Blind acknowledges with appreciation the contribution made to the Low Vision Clinic by the following major donors: The Victorian Government Springfield Auxiliary Kooyong Fair Committee Mr Claude Kingston O.B.E. Mr A.T. Marriott Mr W. P. Fleming Mr A.J. Jennings-Smith H. and L. Hecht Trust Collier Trust William Buckland Foundationassociation for the blind, h & l hecht trust, william buckland trust

Radio was a key way of communicating with the blind and low vision community across Victoria, ensuring that news and information could be shared quickly and publicly. Some centres raised funds to develop their own studios, with local content programs, based in AFB offices. Mildura began 3MPH in 1998 as the result of major fundraising for equipment and support from AFB. Additionally a low vision clinic was also officially opened in that same year.3 plastic plaques with black writing on silver background3MPH Major Donors The Association for the Blind wishes to thank the following major donors who contributed towards the establishment of 3MPH Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin Inc Wentworth Shire Council Lions Club of Mildura The H & L Hecht Trust W C F Thomas Charitable Trust Mildara Blass Limited 3MPH Honorary Taskforce Members Shirley Penny, Chairperson, Kevin Ashelford, Lois Beckwith, Rob Duffield, Cr Don McKinnon, Ross Lake, Bruce Penny, Cr Eddie Warhurst This plaque commemorates the official opening of the Mildura Low Vision Clinic by the Chief Executive Officer of the Association for the Blind Mr John Cook, 5th August 1998. This plaque commemorates the official opening of Radio 3MPH 107.5FM by the Mayor of the Mildura Rural City Council, Cr Eddie Warhurst, 12th March 1998.association for the blind, 3mph, mildura

The William Buckland Trust (now Foundation) provides support for disadvantaged Victorians through support for four key areas. The growing need for space at the Association for the Blind's offices in Kooyong was constraining the amount of people who could benefit from it's programs. With the assistance of the William Buckland and Hecht Trusts, the adjoining blocks of flats fronting Glenferrie Road were acquired and eventually demolished to make way for the Vision Resource Centre. The support from the Buckland Trust in 1968 was not forgotten however, and this plaque acknowledges the support gained in purchasing the land.Digital image of metal plaques attached to a boardThis historic plaque recognises the outstanding contribution that the Buckland Foundation made to the purchase of the site on which the Vision Resource Centre now stands. The purchase of this building was made possible by a substantial gift from the William Buckland Trust 1968. The Buckland Foundation's continuing support of the Association for the Blind is gratefully acknowledged. November 1994.association for the blind, h & l hecht trust, william buckland trust

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site. In this photo, Margaret Gilbertson, Bill Dix, and Christine Hume-Cook are looking the draft plan of the new building, while an unidentified person looks on. Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, Alan Sime (partially obscured), is standing nearby.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. Three people are looking at a large piece of paper while a fourth person (at the edge of the right side of the frame) looks on. Another person (partially obscured) is standing to the left edge of the frame.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] MRS Margaret Gilbertson Studies building plans with MR Bill Dix and Christine Hume-Cookarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, draft plans, building plans, architectural plans, new building, new premises, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, guests, margaret gilbertson, bill dix, chairman, appeal committee, christine hume-cook, 1993

The construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, has begun with the laying of the concrete slab. In this photo, an unidentified man watches the work being done by construction workers after the concrete has been poured.COL photo of the crane of a truck hovering over one section of a large concrete slab on a construction site. A man in a suit observes while construction workers attend to various sections of the slab. In front of the truck, there is a brown car with the registration number plate ICE-169.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, concrete slab, concrete floor, building foundations, crane, truck, building construction, c1993, c1994