Historical information

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. This photo is a close up of two members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) during an exercise demonstration conducted by the group on the grounds of Como House during the celebrations.

Physical description

B&W photo of two women conducting an exercise demonstration. They are in the garden of a large two-storey house, which is in the background.