The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose poses for a photo with Vice Captain of the Australian Netball Team, Shelley O'Donnell, and Co-Captain of the St Kilda Football Team, Nathan Bourke. A similar photo, depicting Shelley O'Donnell and Nathan Burke lunging forward while pushing their hands onto Ita Buttrose's shoulders, appears on page 1 (front cover) of the Vol 11 Issue 2, Winter 1998 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Ita Buttrose, launches National Arthritis Week Arthritis [sic] with the help of Shelley O'Donnell, Vice Captain Australian netball [sic] and Nathan Burke, Co-Captain St. Kilda".COL photo of three people posing for a photo. A woman (in the centre) is wearing a suit jacket. She has her arms crossed across her chest. Another woman (wearing a track suit jacket) and a man (wearing a sweatshit) are standing on either side of her. They each have both of their hands placed on one of her shoulders. The trio are standing in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium. There are two other people in the background.[Handwritten in blue ink] 14 [Handwritten in black ink] Ita Buttrose Shelley O'Donell Nathan Bourkearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, shelley o’donnell, vice captain, australian netball team, nathan bourke, co-captain, st kilda football club, 1998

On Friday the 4th of December, 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held its annual Volunteers' Celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was an afternoon tea held in the Swanston Hall. This photo depicts an unidentified woman chatting to journalist, editor, and AV spokesperson, Ita Buttrose, during the event.Colour photo of two women sitting at a round table, chatting. There are drinks and plates of food on the table. In the background, there is a waiter carrying a tea and coffee pots, and a musician playing an electric keyboard.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Right Ita Buttrosearthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, afternoon tea, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, av spokesperson, swanston hall, melbourne town hall, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose poses for a photo with Co-Captain of the St Kilda Football Team, Nathan Bourke, and Carlton Football Club player (and later, Victorian National Party politician), Peter Hall.COL photo of three people posing for a photo. A woman (in the centre) is wearing a suit jacket. She has her hands on her hips and is turning slightly to one side. Another woman (wearing a track suit jacket) and a man (wearing a sweatshit) are standing on either side of her. They each have both of their hands placed on one of her shoulders. The trio are standing in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium. There are two other people in the background.[Handwritten in blue ink] 14 [Handwritten in black ink] Ita Buttrose Shelley O'Donell Nathan Bourkearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guests, nathan bourke, co-captain, st kilda football club, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, 1998

A few people peruse the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) stall at an information expo. The stall is staffed by AFV member and volunteer, Bill O'Connor, and one other person (partially obscured). One of the posters on display features journalist, editor, and AFV ambassador, Ita Buttrose.COL photo of two people perusing an information stall at an expo event. There are two people (one partially obscured) standing behind the stall tables. At the front of the stall is a large freestanding 'Arthritis Victoria and Osteoporosis Victoria' banner, featuring their respective logos. There is some red bunting strung across the top of the front of the stall, containing the VicHealth 'Active For Life' text and logo. At the back of the stall, to the left, is a poster featuring media personality, Ita Buttrose: it is titled 'Invest in your Future'.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, active for life, information expo, stallholder, exercise program, exercise promotion, vichealth, brochures, leaflets, posters, ita buttrose

Date and name of newspaper unknown. Article about the commemoration of a plaque for Sister Vivian Bullwinkel and WWII nurses in Kapunda.Two columns of print, titled 'Commemorative ceremony a success'. A photograph of Ita Buttrose in front of two microphones sits to the left of the print.sister vivian bullwinkel, ita buttrose, governor sir eric neil, reverend ian giles, wwii

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Arthritis Victoria CEO, Shirley Caulfield is chatting to Ita Buttrose at the launch.COL photo of two women standing close together, chatting. They are in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, shirley caulfield, ceo, 1998

As the national spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), journalist and editor, Ita Buttrose, was the special guest at the launch of National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 1997. The event, which was held at the AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick, was covered for the media by a television crew in attendance. A photo of Ita Buttrose at the event with AFV President, Bruce Dyson, and CEO, Shirley Caulfield, appears on page 12 of the 1997 Annual Report.COL photo of a room full of people sitting on rows of chairs. One woman is standing in the foreground, to the left of the frame, and a few other people are standing at the back of the room. Behind the woman in the foreground, there is a camera operaor behind a television camera on a stand (partially obscured). On the walls around the room, there are several posters depicting the image of the woman standing in the foreground.[Handwritten in black ink] NAW Launch 1997arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, television crew, television camera, broadcast television, news media, annual report, 1997

This photo depicts journalist, editor, broadcaster, and spokesperson for Arthritis Victoria (AV), Ita Buttrose, standing next to an unidentified woman (date and location unknown).Colour medium close up photo of two women, standing close together. One woman is wearing a bright pink blazer jacket. The other woman is wearing an olive green top with a brown and black scarf and some long necklaces.  The background is completely black.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, broadcaster, spokesperson, ambassador, c1990s, c2000s

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose, poses for a photo with Co-Captain of the St Kilda Football Team, Nathan Bourke, and Carlton Football Club player (and later, Victorian National Party politician), Peter Hall.COL photo of three people posing for a photo. A woman (in the centre) is wearing a suit jacket and is turning slightly to one side. Two men (standing on either side of her) are wearing sweatshirts. They each have both of their hands placed on one of her shoulders. The trio is standing in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium. In the background, there is another person wearing a green and gold track suit, and some vending machines along the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guests, nathan bourke, co-captain, st kilda football club, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose, Shirley Caulfield (Arthritis Victoria CEO), and two others are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL medium close up photo of several adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, shirley caulfied, ceo, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose, Shirley Caulfield (Arthritis Victoria CEO), and an unidentified man are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL photo of three people seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. There are several rows of school children in school uniform seated behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, shirley caulfied, ceo, 1998

This photo depicts journalist, editor, broadcaster, and spokesperson for Arthritis Victoria (AV), Ita Buttrose, sitting in an empty stadium with an unidentified man (date and location unknown). There are Nutrimetics gift bags on the other chairs, which are all empty.Colour photo of two people sitting in an empty stadium, talking. They are sitting in a section of tiered seating with red seats, while the section behind them has blue seats. There is a gift bag on every empty seat in both sections.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, broadcaster, spokesperson, ambassador, stadium, nutrimetics, c1990s, c2000s

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Glenn Singleton (Australian International Canoe World Cup Team), Peter Hall (former VFL Carlton Football Club player/Victorian National Party politician), Ita Buttrose and Shirley Caulfield (Arthritis Victoria CEO) are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL photo of several adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, glenn singleton, australian international canoe world cup team, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, shirley caulfied, ceo, 1998

On Friday the 4th of December, 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held its annual Volunteers' Celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was an afternoon tea held in the Swanston Hall. This photo depicts AV CEO, Shirley Caulfield, and journalist, editor, and AV spokesperson, Ita Buttrose, chatting to an unidentified man during the event.Colour photo of three people standing close together and chatting. In the background, to the left of the frame, there is a white banner with blue text (partially obscured). The lower half of the wall is covered in dark wood panelling.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] middle Shirly Caulfeild [sic] right Its beuttrose [sic] [On the same sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Vol Celebration 1998arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, afternoon tea, shirley caulfield, ceo, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, av spokesperson, swanston hall, melbourne town hall, 1998

During the 1999 National Arthritis Week (NAW), the Amcal Chemist in Narre Warren South hosted an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) poster display. The display featured various AFV posters and brochures, including one titled 'Invest in your Future', featuring journalist and editor, Ita Buttrose. Other posters on display included one of a skeleton, and a 'Make A Splash About Arthritis' poster, featuring AFV's water exercise class program.COL photo of three large posters and several information brochures adorning a shop window.[Handwritten in black ink] Amcal Chemist display - NARRE Warren Sth NAW 1999arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, posters, brochures, leaflets, amcal chemist, ita buttrose, skeleton, water exercise, 1999

Articles in the annual report include: establishment of the Charter for the Eighties committee to develop on the role and direction for the organisation, decision to close Alexis Albert Hostel and move residents to Lighthouse Hostel Roselands or cottage style accommodation due to increasing repair costs, increased demand for field service (but not funding) and standard cassettes from the library, new Braille production unit shared with RIDBC, further bicycle order for Dubbo Zoo, large order for PVC sleeves justified new PVC welding equipment, Talking Book of the Year award and "Art in Touch" exhibition (both created to celebrate 100th birthday in 1980) will continue, and departure of Graeme Bradshaw, Jack Chamberlain and Mavis Threlfo.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records, paul cullen, sir garfield barwick, jim harris, graham laurence, mary guy, neville wran, bill byrne, phil o'neill, bill jolley, joan ledermann, robin wellington, derry macgillicuddy, louise long, eduardo gonzalez, keith martin, peter turner, jack chamberlain, c.l.d meares, neil anderson, j lederer, ita buttrose, don lane, gordon tibbles, aureo alonzo, marno parsons, chris d'albora, colin bond, lucky scallopini, michael thompson, kathy brooke, ron haddrick, john warnock, maureen duval

In 1979, Jenny Ross was executive officer of Haemophilia Foundation of Australia which was formed in 1979. She and husband David are members of Glen Waverley Uniting Church. Jenny represented the Foundation on the National Advisory Committee of AIDS headed by Ita Buttrose.Jenny Ross is shown seated at a desk, facing away from the cameraJenny Ross from Iris Pederick Church & Nation 8/7/1987 page 19jenny ross; haemophilia foundation of australia; glen waverley uniting church

At some point, Arthritis Victoria's Moonee Ponds opportunity shop was relocated to new premises at 10 Everage Street. In this photo, Alice Gilbert (Manager) and Rachael Stevenson (Volunteer), pose for a photo at the Everage St shop.COL medium close up photo of two women inside a shop. One woman has her arm around the other woman's shoulder. They are both wearing red - one, a red shirt on top of a black t-shirt, and the other a red sweatshirt. To the left of the frame, there is a large beige, brown and tan lamp. On the wall behind them, there are some signs and posters. One poster on the left features a large image of two women in a swimming pool. Beside it is a black and yellow poster featuring editor, journalist, and Arthritis Victoria ambassador, Ita Buttrose. The text on this poster says, "Something can be done if you have arthritis. Call the Arthritis Foundation and ask for your free information pack. Ita Buttrose". Below the poster, there is a white Arthritis Victoria sign with a red and white logo and blue text. To the right of this poster and sign is another sign with the text, "Sorry, no cash refunds". In the bottom right corner of the photo image, there is a date stamp in bright orange digits: "16 4 '02".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, lamp, posters, relocation, new premises, alice gilbert, manager, rachael stevenson, volunteer, everage street, moonee ponds, 2002

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. This photo depicts a man dressed as a Town Crier making an announcement to officially launch the event.COL medium close up photo of a man dressed in a traditional costume, standing in a gymnasium or stadium. His costume consists of a white shirt with a frilled lace neck, a black vest, a red jacket with gold brocade trimming, white trousers, and a black hat with gold brocade trim and a large rosette featuring a coat of arms design in the centre. He is unrolling a leather scroll and has a brass bell tucked between his torso and the crook of one arm. Behind him, there are three freestanding vertical banners in white with the text, 'Move It Or Lose It', in blue, followed by the text and logo for 'Arthritis Victoria'.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, town crier, traditional costume, leather scroll, announcement, banners, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). As part of the launch events, there was a Joint Walk from Southgate, in Melbourne. The Joint Walk was led by a Town Crier, who also helped to officially launch the event. This photo depicts the Town Crier and walkers during the walk.COL photo of several people walking along a path in a large park. One of them is a man dressed in a traditional costume, while everyone else is dressed in contemporary clothes. The man in costume is holding a large brass bell and a leather scroll.[Handwritten in blue ink] 21 [Handwritten in black ink] Southgate walk with Town Crierarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, town crier, traditional costume, leather scroll, joint walk, park, gardens, trees, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. This photo depicts Leigh Garwood from Arthritis Victoria with Peter Hall, Cartlon Football Club player (and later, Victorian National Party politician), at the launch.COL photo of two men standing close together. They are in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium. In the background, there are a few people walking through the lobby.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, leigh garwood, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, two unidentified men are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL medium close up photo of two men seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Leigh Garwood (Arthritis Victoria) is depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with several adult guests sitting alongside him and in the rows behind.COL medium close up photo of three adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of people. Some of them are wearing name tags or badges.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, leigh garwood, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Nathan Bourke (Co-Captain of the St Kilda Football Team), Shelley O'Donnell (Vice Captain of the Australian Netball Team), are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with some school children sitting in the rows behind them.COL medium close up photo of three adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, nathan bourke, co-captain, st kilda football club, shelley o’donnell, vice captain, australian netball team, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Glenn Singleton (Australian International Canoe World Cup Team) and Peter Hall (Carlton Football Club player and later, Victorian National Party politician), are depicted amongst other adults sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL wide frame photo of several adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium, Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, glenn singleton, australian international canoe world cup team, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, 1998