Phemie Nicol was a daughter of Linton baker James Nicol. She married Alfred Sayce in 1886. Her recollections of life and people in Linton in the early days of the township (1860s to 1880s) are recorded in the 1939 history booklet: 'Looking back over 100 years. 1839-1939'. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 79.Sepia oval portrait of a lady wearing blouse and jacket."E R Sayce July 1915 St Kilda"mrs e r sayce, old lintonian collection, phemie nicol, phemie sayce

A pictorial record of the Second Tour in South Vietnam by 4 RAR/N (ANZAC) Batalion 1971-19724 rar/nz (anzac), anzac battalion, 1971-1972

In May 1987, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), held a book launch to help promote Valerie Sayce (AFV physiotherapist) and Ian Fraser's new book, 'Exercise Beats Arthritis'. The book launch was the key event in launching that year's National Arthritis Week (NAW). In this photo, authors Valerie Sayce and Ian Fraser pose for a photo with Norm and Libby, characters from the federal government's “Life. Be In It" health promotion campaign. A similar photo (taken from a slightly different angle) appears on page 3 of the No 44, June 1987 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies an article on the book launch and other National Arthritis Week activities held that year. Many of these events were well promoted, with much support from television and radio media, including a live radio interview with Valerie Sayce by 3AW's Muriel Cooper at Chadstone Shopping Centre (see page 4 of the same newsletter issue).B&W photo of four people, standing, posing for a photo in a large room. Two of the people are in costume, while the other two are dressed in regular clothing. The two people in costume are dressed as the characters Norm and Libby from the government's “Life. Be In It" health promotion campaign. Behind the group, there are some other people sitting on chairs placed in a semi-circle, with one person standing, and an A-frame sandwich board with the heading, 'MIND YOUR BACK'. In the foreground, there is one other person standing to the right of the frame, (partially obscured).[On a white label, typed in black ink] NATIONAL ARTHRITIS WEEK LAUNCH [underlined] Authors of the book "Exercise Beats Arthritis" Valerie Sayce and Ian Fraser. With 'Norm' and 'Libby' from Life. Be In It. [In the top right corner, directly on the photo, in blue ink] 3 [In centre, below the label, written sideways in pencil] 3 [On a MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] News Review 1987 No. 44 [illegible scribble] pg 3arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, national arthritis week, naw, book launch, exercise beats arthritis, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, ian fraser, authors, norm, libby, life be in it, health promotion, news review, 1987

Members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) pose for a Photograph. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 5 No 3, Spring 1992 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo accompanies an article titled, "Recruits for Joint Action wanted". It is captioned: "Joint Action members, from left, Eveline Lee, Betty Eavis, Ruth Stewart, Anne Sayce, Sandy Exall and Alan Stewart."B&W photo of a small group of people posing for a photo. They are standing in a row in three-quarter profile, each with one hand on their left hip. Behind them is a large curtain, similar to a stage curtain.[handwritten in black ink] MEMBERS OF JOINT ACTION From Left: Eveline Lee, Betty Eavis, Ruth Stewart, Anne Sayce, Sandy Exall, Alan Stewart [handwritten in blue ink, then crossed out] 75% 60% [handwritten in red ink] 3A [handwritten in thick black pencil] 76% [handwritten in green ink] 78% [handwritten in pencil] Arth Update July 1991-arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, joint action team, jag, eveline lee, betty eavis, ruth stewart, anne sayce, sandy exall and alan stewart, 1991, 1992

In October 1994, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) gave an exercise demonstration at the Myrtleford International Festival. This photo depicts group members on stage during their performance, with their group leader, physiotherapist and AFV's Physical Activities Educator, Valerie Sayce, standing in the rear corner of the stage. This photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 7 No 4, Summer 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Members of Joint Action promoting the 'Move it or lose it' message at the Myrtleford International Festival in October.COL photo of a group of women presenting an exercise demonstration on a large outdoor stage. Standing in the rear corner of the stage is another woman. At the back of the stage is a dais, with chair laid out in a row. The dais has been decorated with red, white, and blue balloons. To the left of the stage, there is a blue and white striped market gazebo and a big bunch of yellow and green balloons tied to a stack of PA speakers. The front of the stage is covered with a long banner containing multiple sections with the VicHealth Foundation text and logo. Members of the audience, who sitting on the grass in front of the high stage, are evident in the foreground. They have been Photographed from behind, slightly to one side at a 45 degree angle. A mountain range covered in trees is evident in the background.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Members of Joint Action from left Sandy Exall Eveline Lee Betty Eavis Beryl Douglas Valerie Sayce (AFV Physical Activities Educator) in background. [Handwritten onto the photo, in pencil] 4B [Handwritten onto the photo, in thick red pencil or ink] 4B 100%arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, myrtleford international festival, victorian health foundation promotion, vichealth, joint action group, jag, members, sandy exall, eveline lee, betty eavis, beryl douglas, group leader, physiotherapist, physical activities educator, valerie sayce, move it or lose it, outreach, arthritis update, 1994

This photo depicts the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce. She is speaking at an unidentified event.B&W photo of a woman speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind her is an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria display board with Photographs and posters.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, valerie sayce, physiotherapist

In April 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, lead a Self Management class for Fitness Leaders. This photo depicts Valerie leading the group in some stretching exercises.Black and white photo of a group of people doing some exercises. They are in a hall with a billiard table and a cue rack.[Handwritten in blue ink] FITNESS LEADERS COURSE APRIL 1989 [Handwritten in pencil] 27 22 6arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis self management course, fitness leaders training course, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, 1989

In 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria RAAV), released a video titled, "Fighting Arthritis". The video promotes the Foundation's Arthritis Self Help Course and its Water Exercise Program, and was available for sale or for loan by community groups. The video launch was held on the bowling green at Parliament House, Victoria, at the start of the bowling season. This photo, taken at the launch event, depicts Peter Spyker, Minister for Community Services, Victoria, with the AFV's physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, and Joint Action Group member, Gwen St John, in an exercise demonstration. The photo appears on page 6 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quaterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Mr Spyker joins the fight against arthritis". The photo accompanies an article titled, "Minister tries arthritis self help", which covers the launch event. According to the article, the video was funded by the department of Community Services and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (from the proceeds of the Tobacco Tax).B&W photo of three people conducting in an exercise demonstration on the grounds of a building (which is behind them). In the middle is a man wearing a suit, shirt and tie. On either side of him are two women wearing t-shirts printed with the logo, "Joint Action", and track suit pants.[In red ink] 6A [In blue ink, (crossed out in black ink)] 71% [In black ink] 72.5% [In pencil, lines drawn vertically and horizontally to form a rectangle, with one diagonal line within the rectangle.] [On a MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vol. 2 No. 4 1989 Pg. 6 [On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Peter Spyker, Minister for Community Services, Victoria [tries arthritis exercises (crossed out)] joins Valerie Sayce (L.) & Gwen St John in arthritis exercises at the launch of the video Fighting Arthritis. The video was funded by Vic Health. UPDATE DEC. ['DEC' crossed out] NOV. '89arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, fighting arthritis video, launch, audiovisual, self-help course, water exercise program, parliament house, bowling green, peter spyker, minister for community services, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, gwen st john, joint action group, jag, exercise demonstration, department of community services, victorian health promotion foundation, vichealth, funding, tobacco tax, arthritis update, 1989

From the 29th to the 31st of May, 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, presented an educational seminar and water exercise class in Albury. This photo depicts Valerie making a presentation, with a skeleton model next to her.COL medium close up photo of a woman standing next to a plastic skeleton on a stand. She is wearing a t-shirt with the text and logo, 'Joint Action'. Beside her, there is a handwritten sheet of paper on a table (partially obscured). Behind her, there is a slide projector screen on a stand in front of two large curtained windows. To the right of the frame, there is a slide projector near a televison set on a stand. There is a note taped to the side of the television set which says, "VIDEO BOOKED OUT TO PHYSIO 29.5.96 TO 31.5.96”.[Handwritten in blue ink] George pointing the bone 29-05-96 Albury Bao [somewhat illegible - possibly ‘Bas']arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, education, seminar, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, skeleton, george, slide projector, albury, 1996

From the 29th to the 31st of May, 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, presented an educational seminar and water exercise class in Albury. This photo depicts Valerie making a presentation, with a skeleton model next to her.COL medium close up photo of a woman standing next to a plastic skeleton on a stand. She is wearing a jade green sweatshirt with the text and logo for the 'Move it or Lose it' program and the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. She is holding a handwritten sheet of paper. There is a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand beside her, and a projector screen behind her. Behind the screen, there are two large curtained windows.[Handwritten in blue ink] Poor George, He worked his being to the bone for Valerie S 29-05-96arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, education, seminar, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, skeleton, george, slide projector, albury, 1996

From the 29th to the 31st of May, 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, presented an educational seminar and water exercise class in Albury. This photo depicts Valerie leading a water exercise class at an indoor swimming pool.COL medium close up photo of several people at a swimming pool. A woman kneeling down on a thick blue mat next to the edge of the pool. She has one hand outstretched and the other hand placed high up on her side. There is a small group of people in the pool. One person is floating, supported by five other people. The remainder of the group is watching them. One person is standing at the far end of the pool deck, watching the group in the pool. Behind her, there are some shelves containing various floatation devices. There are two closed doors on either side of the shelves, and two yellow plastic chairs further along the wall beside one of the doors.[Handwritten in blue ink] Glen About to be cast ashore 29-05-96.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, water exercise, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, glen, swimming pool, albury, 1996

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). In this photo, five members of the Joint Action Group pose for a photo with the group leader, AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce.B&W photo of a small group of women posing for a photo in front of a small stage. Five of the women are sitting on the edge of the stage, while one woman is leaning back on her haunches in front of them. Each woman is wearing a t-shirt with a "Joint Action" logo. On the stage, there is an A-frame sandwich board (partially obscured) with the text and logo for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, and the letters for "Joint Action" illustrated as bones and/or body parts. Also on the stage is a vertical Arthritis Foundation of Victoria banner and, above it, a large photo poster of two people walking. On the wall at the rear of the stage is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and a framed print.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, yarrawonga, 1993

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). This photo depicts a few women, including physiotherapist Valerie Sayce, standing near the information table, on which there were some books and brochures.B&W photo of a small group of women in the middle of a discussion. They are standing near a table with some books and brochures on top. One woman is wearing an 'Arthritis Foundation of Victoria' t-shirt, while another woman is wearing a 'Joint Action' t-shirt. There are a few other women standing nearby.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, information table, educational resources, books, brochures, yarrawonga, 1993

In the mid 1990s, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s Joint Action Group (JAG) conducted several Self-Help Group seminars throughout regional Victoria. In this photo, JAG members pose for a photo with AFV Physiotherapist and JAG leader, Valerie Sayce. The photo was taken during a visit to Euroa, circa 1993.B&W photo of a small group of women posing for a photo near a doorway in the corner of a room. They are each wearing sweatshirts with the logo, "Joint Action" and track suit pants. Each woman is striking an individual pose. Behind them, there are some chairs against one wall, a closed door, a table against another wall with some miscellaneous items on top, and a painting on the wall above the table.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, euroa, c1993

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). This photo depicts physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, and a member of the Joint Action Group sharing a laugh after the seminar. Other JAG members and seminar attendees are also depicted, standing nearby.B&W photo of a small group of women in a hall. Two women (in the centre of the frame) are standing next to one another, laughing. They are both wearing t-shirts with the "Joint Action" logo. Another woman is standing to the left of the frame (partially obscured). She is looking directly at the camera. On the stage, there is a vertical "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria" banner with large photo of two people walking on the top panel, and a large photo featuring the Joint Action Group (partially obscured) on the bottom panel. Behind the banner, there is a tapestry hanging on the wall. In the background, there are a few people standing near an open servery.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, information table, educational resources, books, brochures, yarrawonga, 1993

In April 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Self-Help Group Seminar in Yarrawonga. The seminar featured contributions by the Joint Action Group (JAG). In this photo, five members of the Joint Action Group pose for a photo with the group leader, physiotherapist Valerie Sayce. [This photo is a duplicate print of Collection Item number 0720. However, this image appears slightly darker.]B&W photo of a small group of women posing for a photo in front of a small stage. Five of the women are sitting on the edge of the stage, while one woman is leaning back on her haunches in front of them. Each woman is wearing a t-shirt with a "Joint Action" logo. On the stage, there is an A-frame sandwich board (partially obscured) with the text and logo for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, and the letters for "Joint Action" illustrated as bones and/or body parts. Also on the stage is a vertical 'Arthritis Foundation of Victoria' banner with a large photo of two people walking on the top panel. On the wall at the rear of the stage, there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and a framed print.[Handwritten in pencil] [tick] Eveline 1 [tick] Marie 1 [tick] Beryl 1 [tick] Betty 1 [tick] Margaret 1 [tick] Sandy 1 JA at Yarrawonga SHG Seminar April 1993arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, self help groups, seminar, joint action group, jag, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, yarrawonga, 1993

This series of photos were taken in 1996 at the launch of the bilingual "Move it or Lose it" brochures for the Italian community. As a result of a commitment by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), to better reach and serve the multicultural community, bilingual brochures were produced in several languages. In this photo, physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, leads a gentle stretching exercise demonstration during the event.COL photo of a woman standing at a black lectern. She is standing straight and has her head turned to one side. Behind her are a few people, (seated and partially obscured), who also have their heads turned to one side. There are several posters on the wall behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, bilingual, italian, move it or lose it, brochures, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, gentle exercise, stretching exercises, exercise demonstration, 1996

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) conducted training courses for exercise leaders to enable them to teach its exercise programs in the community. These photos depict a Fitness Leaders' Course in action. The course was conducted by Deborah Merritt, a therapeutic exercise specialist from Hawaii. Taking part are AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce and members of AFV's Joint Action Group (JAG), as well as other AFV members.B&W photo of several women and one man (predominantly obscured) standing in two loosely defined semi-circles. They have their hands on their hips. Most of the women are wearing t-shirts with a "Joint Action Group" logo on the front. In the background, there is a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand (partially obscured). There are several bi-fold door panels folded against the wall in an open position.[Handwritten in blue ink] Fitness Leaders Course April 1989arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fitness leaders course, training courses, exercise programs, pain management, self-help, deborah merritt, therapeutic exercise, visiting specialist, hawaii, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, joint action group, jag, members, 1989

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) conducted training courses for exercise leaders to enable them to teach its exercise programs in the community. These photos depict a Fitness Leaders' Course in action. The course was conducted by Deborah Merritt (centre, left), a therapeutic exercise specialist from Hawaii. Taking part are AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce and members of AFV's Joint Action Group (JAG), as well as other AFV members.B&W photo of a group of women and one man (partially obscured) standing around a room in two circles (one inner circle and one outer circle). In the background, there is a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand (partially obscured) behind some of the women. There is a clock on one of the walls.[Handwritten in blue ink] Fitness Leaders Course 1989arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fitness leaders course, training courses, exercise programs, pain management, self-help, deborah merritt, therapeutic exercise, visiting specialist, hawaii, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, joint action group, jag, members, 1989

In October 1994, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) gave an exercise demonstration at the Myrtleford International Festival. The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts group members on stage during their performance, with their group leader, physiotherapist and AFV's Physical Activities Educator, Valerie Sayce, standing in the rear corner of the stage. A smiliar photo appears on page 6 of the 1996 Annual Report.COL photo of a group of women presenting an exercise demonstration on a large outdoor stage. Standing in the rear corner of the stage is another woman. At the back of the stage is a dais, with chairs laid out in a row. The dais has been decorated with red, white, and blue balloons. To the left of the frame, there is a blue and white striped market gazebo. In front of it, there is a camera operator standing off stage, filming the performers on the stage. There is a big bunch of yellow and green balloons just behind him. The front of the stage is covered with a long banner containing multiple sections with the VicHealth Foundation text and logo. Members of the audience, who sitting on the grass in front of the high stage, are evident in the foreground and have been Photographed from behind. A mountain range covered in trees is evident in the background. The photo has been taken from the front, directly facing the stage.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, myrtleford international festival, victorian health foundation promotion, vichealth, joint action group, jag, members, sandy exall, eveline lee, betty eavis, beryl douglas, group leader, physiotherapist, physical activities educator, valerie sayce, move it or lose it, camera operator, video camera, television camera, broadcast camera, outreach, annual report, 1994

In October 1994, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) gave an exercise demonstration at the Myrtleford International Festival. The event was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). This photo depicts group members on stage during their performance, demonstrating some chair-based exercises. Leading the exercise demonstration is JAG group leader, physiotherapist and AFV's Physical Activities Educator, Valerie Sayce, who is standing in the front corner of the stage.COL photo of a group of women presenting an exercise demonstration on a large outdoor stage. One woman is standing in the front corner of the stage, while the other four women are sitting on chairs arranged in a staggered formation on the stage. The performers have been Photographed from behind, and are therefore in the foreground of the image. In the background, there is a large audience sitting on a grassy hill, which slopes down towards the stage and performers. There are several large trees behind the audience. In the distance, to the right of the frame, there is a crowd of people standing behind a string of bunting tied to some poles at waist height.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, myrtleford international festival, victorian health foundation promotion, vichealth, joint action group, jag, members, sandy exall, eveline lee, betty eavis, beryl douglas, group leader, physiotherapist, physical activities educator, valerie sayce, move it or lose it, outreach, 1994

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, in her role as MC on the night. Some photos from the event appear on page 3 of the Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, as part of a National Arthritis Week (NAW) feature.Colour photo of a woman, dressed in a red and grey ballroom dance costume, in the middle of an empty dance floor in a large hall. She is speaking into a cordless microphone, while some people in the background are standing near or sitting at some tables.Colour photo of a woman, dressed in a red and grey ballroom dance costume, in the middle of an empty dancefloor in a large hall. She is speaking into a cordless microphone, while some people in the background are standing near or sitting at some tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fundraising, fundraiser, warm up for winter dance, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, mc, ballroom dancing, dance costume, ballroom costume, san remo ballroom, north carlton, national arthritis week, naw, arthritis update, 1994

On the 19th of October, 1992, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) took part in an active living expo, which included lawn bowls. This photo depicts AFV's Jenny Davidson and Valerie Sayce (third and fourth from the left, respectively) with Levarie Mack from APT (second from the left), Neville Fuller from the Melbourne Cricket Club Lawn (second from the right), and Norm Knoff, President of the Rich River Golf Club (far right). The badges on both Neville's and Norm's jackets indicate that their clubs are also members of the Royal Victorian Bowls Association.Black and white photo of six people standing next to one another on a bowling green.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, expo, lawn bowls, levarie mack, apt, jenny davidson, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, neville fuller, melbourne cricket club, mcc, norm knoff, president, rich river golf club, royal victorian bowls association, 1992

The theme for the 1996 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was "Ring the Bells for Arthritis", with the Glen Iris Handbell Ringers performing at the launch. There was a Joint Walk along Southgate, beside the Yarra River in Melbourne - one of around 24 Joint Walks held across Victoria during the 1996 NAW. In addition, there was a "Making Life Easier" expo held on the day. In this photo, AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, and two others demonstrate some exercises in the park after the Joint Walk. There is a brief report on this and other events held that week on pages 9 and 10 of the 1996 Annual Report.COL photo of three people demonstrating some exercises in a park. They are lunging forward while stretching both arms up above their heads. One woman has a strand of gold tinsel tied around her waist, while the other woman has two large gold bows tied around her head and her neck. All three are wearing 'Move It Or Lose It' sweatshirts. Standing on either side of them are two people who are following the exercise routine. One is wearing a blue and white sunvisor while the other is holding a drumstick in her hand and has a small drum hanging from a strap around her neck. Directly behind them is a "Move it or Lose it" freestanding vertical banner, containing the "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria" and "VicHealth Foundation" text and logos. Behind them, to the right of the image, is a large "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" banner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, ring the bells for arthritis, joint walk, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, stretching exercises, drummers, drum band, drumming, banner, annual report, 1996

The theme for the 1996 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was "Ring the Bells for Arthritis", with the Glen Iris Handbell Ringers performing at the launch. There was a Joint Walk along Southgate, beside the Yarra River in Melbourne - one of around 24 Joint Walks held across Victoria during the 1996 NAW. In addition, there was a "Making Life Easier" expo held on the day. In this photo, AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, and two others demonstrate some exercises in the park after the Joint Walk. There is a brief report on this and other events held that week on pages 9 and 10 of the 1996 Annual Report.COL photo of three people standing on an outdoor stage in a park. One woman is holding a large piece of paper or booklet, while the other woman is holding a small piece of paper. All three are wearing 'Move It Or Lose It' sweatshirts. To their left are members of a drum marching band. Some of the drummers are holding one drumstick up in the air. Directly behind them is a "Move it or Lose it" freestanding vertical banner, containing the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria" and VicHealth Foundation text and logos. Behind the marching band is a large "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" banner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, ring the bells for arthritis, joint walk, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, stretching exercises, drummers, drum band, drumming, banner, annual report, 1996

During National Arthritis Week in 1996, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria, held a "Making Life Easier Expo" at its headquarters in Elsternwick. In attendence was the Minister for Health, Victoria, the Honourable Rob Knowles. In this photo, AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, leads a chair-based exercise routine during the Expo. Assisting with demonstrating the exercises are members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) and the AFV's Jenny Davidson. According to a brief article which appears on page 2 of the Vol 9 No 2, Winter 1996 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, the Minister also helped to launch a a video on the day, titled "More Exercise Beats Arthritis".COL photo of a woman, standing. She is holding the hands together in front as she twists her body to one side. On the wall behind her is a large white and blue banner with the text, "MOVE IT OR LOSE IT", "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA", and a logo. In the room, there is a group of people sitting on chairs. They are doing a similar movement with their bodies while remaining seated. A few people are looking in from outside a doorway. There are various posters on the walls and a display board, including a poster of a dancer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, making life easier, expo, rob knowles, minister for health, victoria, bruce dyson, president, video, more exercise beats arthritis, arthritis update, 1996

In June 1988, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) had an information stand at the Investment & Retirement Seminar, which was held at the Royal Exhibition Buildings. This photo depicts Channel 9 News anchor, Brian Naylor, posing for a photo with AFV staff and one of the event organisers at the AFV's information stand. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 1 No 3, September 1988 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. Above the photo is the title, "Bryan Naylor says hello". The photo is captioned: "Channel 9 news reader, Brian Naylor, paid a visit to the Arthritis Foundation's stand at the June Investment and Retirement Seminar at the Exhibition Buildings. He is pictured, second from left, with Robyn Hill AFV Fund Raising Manager, Bernard Rogers AFV Chief Executive and Tony McHugh, who organised the seminar." Brian and Bernard are depicted in the photo holding open AFV Physiotherapist Valerie Sayce's book, which she co-authored with Ian Fraser. The book is titled, "Exercise beats Arthritis". An article promoting the upcoming event, titled "Investment and Retirement Exhibition", appears on page 3 of the previous issue of Arthritis Update (Vol 1 No 2, June 1988).Colour photo of four people standing in front of a multi-panel display board. The two people in the middle are holding open a book titled, "Exercise beats Arthritis". The display board contains textual information and Photographs.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Channel 9 News Anchorman Brian Naylor pays a visit to the Arthritis Foundation's stand at the June Investment & Retirement Seminars at the Exhibition Buildings. L to R. Robyn Hill, Brian Naylor, Bernard Rogers and Tony McHugh exhibition organiser. [On the same sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] .6. 1988 [On the same sticky note, handwritten in pencil] 95% [On a round, white label on the top right of the photo, handwritten in black ink] B11 [On the photo, handwritten in blue ink] 3Barthritis foundation of victoria, afv, investment and retirement seminar, brian naylor, channel 9, news anchor, robyn hill, fundraising manager, bernard rogers, chief executive, tony mchugh, event organiser, royal exhibition building, carlton, 1988, valerie sayce, ian fraser, authors, exercise beats arthritis