Photograph, Visiting Group

Historical information

The Melbourne Legacy created a widows' visiting group in 1981. Called the "Home and Hospital Visiting Programme". The visiting group was formed of widows who would visit women in hospital or their homes or nursing homes. This photo shows Joyce Coomer (left) and Kath Silvers (right) of Coburg widows' Club enjoying a cuppa with Eileen Moore in her home.The article mentioned 'many find it easier to discuss personal concerns with another woman and Legatees recognise this.'
These photos are of widows visiting another widows and were featured in newsletters to inform widows of the existence of the group and that there were always friendly faces that could provide a comfort to widows in isolation. Joyce Coomer (left) and Kath Silvers (right) of Coburg widows' Club enjoy a cuppa with Eileen Moore in her home.

Significance

The visiting group was an important function widows performed with their desire to help each other.

Physical description

Colour photo x 2 and a pink paper label, a proof sheet and an article in the newsletter.

Inscriptions & markings

The pink paper label says 'Joyce Coomer (left) and Kath Silvers (right) of Coburg widows' Club enjoy a cuppa with Eileen Moore.'

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