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 standing on an outdoor stage in a park. One woman is holding a large piece of paper or booklet, while the other woman is holding a small piece of paper. All three are wearing 'Move It Or Lose It' sweatshirts. To their left are members of a drum marching band. Some of the drummers are holding one drumstick up in the air. 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 the marching band is a large "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" banner.