Historical information

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.

Physical description

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.