Rehabilitation covers learning how to undertake various tasks with assistive devices. In this image, a seated man presses buttons, guided by the hands of a female rehabilitation instructor. Some buttons are labelled with Braille markers.1 black and white photograph of man and womanrehabilitation, royal victorian institute for the blind

In possession of James Colliver. Australian Military Forces Army Rehabilitation Booklet. Advice to Army personnel awaiting discharge 1944. Small paper booklet. A.A. book 84, Revised January 1944. tatura, army, colliver, rehabilitation, world war ii

Arthur Wilkins was a tireless advocate and campaigner for the AFB, and this centre in Essendon was named in his honour. As demand for more services grew with the aging population, extensions were required, and in 1995, a low vision clinic and rehabilitation facilities were added.Metal plate with black writing and four screw holesThe official opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Rehabilitation Facilties at the Arthur Wilkins Centre was performed by John Moule President Association for the Blind 31 August 1995association for the blind, nameplates

Key document recording history of hospitals located on Caulfield Hospital site since 1916.Key document outlining medical treatment research and training on Caulfield Hospital site in Kooyong Road MelbournePaper back edition of The wounded warrior and rehabilitation: including the history of no. 11 Army General Hospital - Caulfield Rehabilitation Hospital Published by The Alfred Healthcare Group [Caulfield general Medical Centre] 1966 by Bruce Ford former Medical Director of Caulfield HospitalUnmarkedhistory, hospital, caulfield, no 11 army general hospital, repatriation hospital caulfield, convalescent hospital caulfield, caulfield general medical centre, southern memorial hospital [later renamed royal southern memorial hospital], artificial limb factory [rehabtech]

Address given by Dr Richard E. Hoover to a Rehabilitation Conference, held at Ormond Hall in February 1963. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). Dr Hoover discusses the role of the ophthalmologist in rehabilitation for people with vision loss. Known as the 'Father of the Long Cane', Dr Hoover was invited to stay as a guest of the RVIB and, as well as the conference, gave several lectures to staff during his 6 week stay.9 pages of foolscap printed pagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, rehabilitation, richard hoover

.1 Return to Civil Life. Navy blue, red and blue-grey cover with Australian coat of arms in bottom left corner. .2 Getting About in New Guinea. Blue-grey cover with top half faded to grey. .3 Army Rehabilitation. Grey-green cover.books-technical, educational, rehabilitation, civilian life, new guinea

Address given by Lawrence McCredie to a Rehabilitation Conference, held at Ormond Hall in February 1963. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). Professor McCredie was the first blind person appointed to the board of the RVIB in 1956 and was involved until it's merger in 2005.10 pages of foolscap printed pagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, lawrence mccredie, rehabilitation

Sepia photograph of soldiers and nurses on front and back cover. Portrait of the author, Bruce Ford on back cover also, Title on front cover and spine in black print on orange background. Authors name in white print on black background on front cover. Authors name in black print on spine. Donation sticker also on front cover. Contains numerous black and white illustrations.non-fictionA history of Caulfield General Medical Centre, including the No 11 Army General Hospital/Caulfield Rehabilitation Hospital and the Royal Southern Memorial Hospital adapting rehabilitation to changing conditions of two World Wars, polio outbreaks to care of the elderly and accident victims.australia army general hospital 11th, caulfield general medical centre - history, caulfield hospital - history, royal southern memorial hospital - history, world war 1914-1918 - medical care - victoria, world war 1939 -1945 - medical care - victoria, soldiers - rehabilitation - victoria, military hospitals - victoria - history, artificial limb factory, hospitals - rehabilitation services - australia

Notes on the Rehabilitation Training Centre, which started in 1963. References to other documents (including in the archive) are made as well as a reprint of a newspaper article on switchboard training and reception employment. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). 4 printed pages of foolscap paperroyal victorian institute for the blind, employment, rehabilitation, orientation and mobility, john keast, bruce whitehead

This item is from the Vietnam war era. It was created as light relief for families of veterans due to return home from overseasThis document shows the larrican attitude of Australian soldiers ready to return home from hazadous overseas service.An A4 document from the Vietnam era giving a humourous angle on how to rehabilitate a Vietnam veteran guided at the family of the veteran. It has paragraphs numbered 1 to 16vietnam, document

The items belonged to Frederick Victor Clive Lowery, VX28403 2nd AIF. Refer 187.3, 190P, 192.2..1) Booklet - Legal assistance to members of the forces and their dependents. .2) Booklet - Army rehabilitation. A4 sheet listing contacts after discharge folded and glued inside back cover.military, welfare, assistance, booklets

Stawell Technical School Ex Servicemen Rehabilitation Class 1950stawell education ww2

Stawell Soldier Rehabilitation Scheme 1947. Stawell Technical School.stawell ww2 education

Over 1962-63, plans were drawn up for the conversion of the main building into administrative offices and a rehabilitation centre. As the children were now located at the school in Burwood, and with funds achieved from the sale of the old factory buildings to the Alfred Hospital, the St Kilda Road building could expand room for its office workers and provide greater floor space to rehabilitation staff. These plans show the proposed conversion from bedrooms to administrative and rehabilitation areas.7 architectural plans and 1 letterJohn F D Scarborough and Partners, Architectsroyal victorian institute for the blind, plans

The Aural Rehabilitation Certificate course was instituted at Burwood in 1976, this submission September 1985 Amended July 1986This course is significant as at the time government services for hearing impaired people was provided through the National Acoustics Laboratories, however only those people under 21, over pensionable age meeting the asset test, war veterans, or those bearing full health benefit cards were eligible to receive services and all others needed to find their own way to assistance. The Victorian Government recognised this deficiency and provided funding through the Health Commission for all those not previously eligible. It was recognised that to get maximum value from the funds it was essential that personnel administering its use be properly trained.Spiral bound, 29.5cmHx21cmW, 53 pages

A major funds injection helped to establish the Ballarat University College Centre for Land Rehabilitation. The project was co-ordinated by Dr Leigh SullivanBlack and white photograph showing three men strolling outdoors. The are (left to right) Michael Ransom (Assistant Regional Manager, Department of Conservation and Environment; Professor John Sharpham (Director of Ballarat University College) and Dr Leigh Sullivan (Co-ordinator of the National Soil Conservation Programme).ballarat university college, centre for land rehabilitation, leigh sullivan, john sharpham, michael ransom

The document sets out in summary form the Aural Rehabilitation Services available from the Australian Association for Better Hearing and Adult Deaf Society of Victoria. The services are for adults with acquired hearing impairment problems and for their relatives and friends.Green cover, Size 26cmHx20cmW, 8 pages, 4 copiesaural rehabilitation services, australian association for better hearing, adult deaf society of victoria (inc.)

President's overview of the year including: discussion about the government investigation and those who gave negative testimony, withdrawal of Government's case and clearance of accusations, full disclosure of Terms of Settlement, inaccurate comparisons made with Kew facility, reflection on how investigations were conducted, resignation of Greg Cooper due to harassment by investigators, opening of a handicraft and rehabilitation centre in Annerley, article on Alf Kemmel and his involvement with the breeding program, mini profiles of some people with their dogs, 12 people graduated this year, request for more homes for breeding dogs, enlargement of day centre, and purchase of goodwill of St Leeor Nursing Home (freehold bought in 1985) to extend nursing home facilities to blind and visually impaired. Annual Report for Guide Dog Owners and Friends Association is also included with list of committee members, net surplus, auditor's report, biographical notes of Executive Director and Facts about Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School and Rehabilitation Centre.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration

Set of two comb bound drawings for the "St Georges Road - Merri Parade to Miller St - Rehabilitation of Tramway and Divided Road", stippled card covers, providing details of plans, drainage, cross sections, track locations for the reconstruction of the roadway. Prepared Dec. 1988, used 1989. 621.2 Second volume titled "Amended Cross Sections" Prepared by the Road Construction Authority - RCA - Road Design Group Team 2. See Reg item 2653 for reports prior to the work being undertaken.trams, tramways, st georges rd, thornbury, northcote, tramways, road works, construction

Paperback; 64 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.ISBN 0646349783buildings

President's overview of the year including: despite obstacles 10 people graduated with seeing eye dogs this year including some who had suffered health issues and required re-training or delayed training, this was a good achievement given the departure of 2 senior trainers and the lack of suitable puppies, the onslaught of unjustified media attacks has wrecked public relations work, the distinction that the Guide Dog Owners and Friends Association conducts the Seeing Eye Dog School (and not the other way around) as well as other activities which take time and money, hostel continues to provide accommodation, case against The Herald newspaper for defamation for it's very damaging article in 'The Herald and Weekly Times newspaper', litigation with Government due to biased investigation, disbanding of two auxiliaries due to age of members and adverse publicity about the school, thanks to Barbara Peach and her husband for their support during difficult times, Faye Rea for her devotion to the work in Queensland, and various other individuals. Annual Report for Guide Dog Owners and Friends Association is also included with list of committee members, net surplus, auditor's report, biographical notes of Executive Director and Facts about Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School and Rehabilitation Centre.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration