Every two years the Burwood Education Centre holds a music concert in Ormond Hall, where blind and low vision performers come from around the state to perform. The concert is held in memory of Rebecca Ryan, a talented musician who passed away aged 15. This recording was made on Friday 19th October 2001 and features a variety of performers, a tribute to John Shute and the presentation of scholarships from the monies raised through ticket sales.

2CDS of audio recordings of the music concert for Rebecca Ryan

rvib burwood school, joseph samarani, maritah suki, marina connelly, astrid connelly, samuel hodson, dean carland, megan sykes, amara wagner, michael kelly, jordie howell, natasha paterson, felicity joyce, rory burnside, melissa cutler, ashleigh malone, peggy soo, alysha hayes, alan taylor, christopher hooper, mick curran, jim millar, ross de vent, paul shorten, bianca nolan, lauren hayes, kristian kupsh, maree littlepage, john shute

Norm Rees, Jim Smith, Charlie Bradley, Reuben Ryan and Ethel and Dick Sutcliffe reflect upon the work that Stan Hedger, late superintendent of the RVIB, undertook during his tenure and how this affected the students at the school. In their testimonies they discuss how he began improving domestic and school conditions upon arrival, to helping establish the Trojan club, introducing dancing, physical conditioning and socialising to the children, being available to oversee the resolving of complaints and changing the nature from an asylum to an institution.

1 audio recording of recollections on Stan Hedger

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, norm rees, charlie bradley, reuben ryan, ethel sutcliffe, dick sutcliffe, s.w. hedger, radio shows

RVIB Sheltered Workshop employee Richard Burger discusses the possible redundancies following the news that they would be laid off for a few days. During this time, The Age ran an article advising that workers were dismissed, whereas the Sun and Herald published an article disputing that. Both articles used a senior official at RVIB as a source, which led to those affected feeling unsupported and at risk of losing their jobs. From his point of view, Richard Burger talks about possible theories for the newspaper stories, management of the facility and the nature of the work undertaken in the factory.

1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innes

royal victorian institute for the blind, richard burger, employment

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. Interviewed by Bob May, with production by Tyler Simpson. In this undated episode, Executive Directory Ted Petersen speaks about his history at RVIB.

royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows, e.e. (ted) petersen, oral history

In 2007, the Prime Minister launched 'Raising children' DVD to be given free to each new parent. 'Raising children: a guide to parenting from birth to 5' contains many resources to help new parents, however the DVD is not audio described nor captioned. Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes discusses this lack of access with Stephen Jolley, and the discrepancy in creating a Disability Discrimination Act and having a government issued resource that does not conform to this.

1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innes

stephen jolley, graeme innes

At a special general meeting at RBS, members have voted to merge with the Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind and Vision Australia Foundation. Graeme Innes, will be president of the new entity into which these organisations will merge, and discusses the merger with Stephen Jolley.

1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innes

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Oral history interview of Alice McClelland by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. Interview conducted at the Villa Maria Nursing home.

2 audio recording2 of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, alice mcclelland

Oral history interview of Norm Rees. Former students recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.

2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, reuben ryan, norm rees

Oral history interview of Molly Miller. Former students recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. It was recorded in the Villa Maria Nursing home.

1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, reuben ryan, molly miller

Oral history interview with Barry Palmer by Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.

2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, michele prentice, barry palmer

Oral history interview of Sue Matthews by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.

1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, sue matthews

Oral history interview of Ted Petersen by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.

2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, e.e. (ted) petersen

Oral history interview of Kevin Poole by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.

1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, kevin poole

Oral history interview of Doug Kent by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.

2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, doug kent

Oral history interview of David Ditchfield by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.

2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, david ditchfield

Oral history interview of Ted Hanlon by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.

3 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees

royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, edward (ted) hanlon