With the value of hindsight, there is no question about the war bing a mistake. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - diseases - australia, operation hades, sgt bob keates, saigon, conscripts, chemicals, catastrophe, vung tau, conscription - australia

With the value of hindsight, there is no question about the war bing a mistake. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - diseases - australia, conscription, catastrophe, chemical warfare, vung tau, 4th field regiment, conscription - australia, sgt bob keates, 110 sig sqn, saigon, operation hades

When we military scitntists iniiated the herbicide program in the 60's we were awae pf the potential for damage due to dioxin contamination in the herbicide. We were even aware that the military formulation had a higher concentration that the civilian version due to lower cost and speed of manufacture. However, because the material was to used on the enemy, none of us were overly concerned. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, veterans - diseases - united states, agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases - australia

Far too many of these brave soldiers have suffered illness as a result of their services, and now we know that, for many of them, the health effects were also passed along to their children. That is more than anyone can ask in terms of service to nation.vietnam war, 1961-1975- - chemical warfare - health aspects, veterans - diseases - australia, wayne "sam" brown, conscription - australia, infantry medic, corps 3, chemical warfare

When we military scitntists iniiated the herbicide program in the 60's we were awae pf the potential for damage due to dioxin contamination in the herbicide. We were even aware that the military formulation had a higher concentration that the civilian version due to lower cost and speed of manufacture. However, because the material was to used on the enemy, none of us were overly concerned. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, veterans - diseases - united states, agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases - australia, major general alan stretton

When we military scitntists iniiated the herbicide program in the 60's we were awae pf the potential for damage due to dioxin contamination in the herbicide. We were even aware that the military formulation had a higher concentration that the civilian version due to lower cost and speed of manufacture. However, because the material was to used on the enemy, none of us were overly concerned. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases - united states, veterans - diseases - australia, major general alan stretton

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, CDSM Leader, Thelma Kendall, addresses attendees at the CDSM launch. Seated at a table beside her is the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield.COL photo of a woman standing at a black lectern, speaking into a microphone. Beside her, there is another woman sitting at a long rectangular table. Behind her, there is a freestanding display board with the heading, "Move It or Lose It", the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria text and logo, and various posters and information. In the foreground, there are a few people sitting in the audience (partially obscured), facing them.[On a yellow sticky note printed with the text "URGENT, To: From: Date: Beautone #11421", and handwritten in blue ink] Thelma Kendall CDSM Leader at the Launch of the Project by the Min for Veteran Affairsarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, thelma kendall, leader, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Mininster for Veterans Affairs (standing) addresses attendees at the launch. Seated at a table beside him is the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield.COL photo of a man, standing at a lectern, speaking to a large group of people (seated) in a large room. Beside him, there is a woman seated at a table, facing the group. Behind them is a large freestanding Arthritis Foundation of Victoria display board and a large white and blue banner draped across a whiteboard fixed to the wall. Both the display board and the banner contain the text "Move It or Lose It" as a heading. The room contains bi-fold doors, which have been folded back to connect two rooms into one. On the left of the frame, there are some large windows through which a small palm tree is visible.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Mininster shakes hands with the CEO of Arthritis Victoria, Shirley Caulfield, after presenting her with a cheque to assist in funding the program.COL photo of a man and a woman, (both standing), shaking hands. The woman is holding a small piece of paper and they are both smiling. Behind them is an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria "Move It Or Lose It" display board with information and posters.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, a group of people gather around the Minister and the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield (partially obscured), after the formalities have concluded.COL photo of a group of people standing in a room. Many of them are holding one or more large printed programs with a red cover.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Minister is chatting to two people after the formalities have concluded.COL photo of three people standing close to one another, chatting. One of them is holding a white cup and saucer in one hand while gesticulating with the other. In the background, there are a few people standing to the right of the frame.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam, by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304), who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Medical disease wall chart of cases, updated monthly, at the medical centre, Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam, Saigon 1970.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, hq australian forces vietnam, free world military assistance organisation

Nearly 20,000 Australians fought in Vietnam. Now, a decade after Saigon fell, 15,000 of these young men are ill.agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases

Nearly 20,000 Australians fought in Vietnam. Now, a decade after Saigon fell, 15,000 of these young men are ill. agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.A document in Vietnamese typed and handwritten. Translated by Google is is a certificate from Doctor Truong Huy Phuc who treats internal diseases, women and children and maternity. The certificates if for four days. There is a red stamp at the bottom and part of it reads 'Phong I don't like it'aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, vietnamese, medical certificate

Information collected by Corporal Peter sims, who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps 1969-70.2 blurry copied A4 pages of medical charts. One records a list of injuries/ailments treated with soldiers names and details. The other is a disease chart of the frequency of Malaria, Venereal disease, diarrhoea.medical, wounded, disease, malaria, sims, medic, peter sims

The single-person Millbank filter bag was used to filter particles and parasites out of water. From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971.A green bag shaped like a sock made of fine weave canvas to allow water to filter slowly from inside the bag. The top of the filter has two brass eyelets set opposite each other so the object can be hung up during water filtering. Instructions for use are sewn at top of bag and a black line indicates how much water the filter can hold.water bag, filter, lewis, vietnam, catering, drinking, health, disease, parasites