Historical information

A Research Strategies Workshop, held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. This is one of two photos accompanying an article written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang, titled "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee. This photo is captioned: "Members of the A.A.R.F. Executive Committee Meeting at Action House. At the head of the table on the right, Dr. Steven Malazzo, Chairman and on the left Mr Douglas Hughes, Honorary Secretary."

Physical description

B&W photo of a group of people sitting around some tables placed in a large square formation. There are several documents on every table. In the background, there is a large television set on a stand, with a small table next to it. A briefcase has been placed on top of the television. On top of the table is a large rectangular item with a cover placed over it, an open AIWA (consumer electronics brand) box, and other miscellaneous items. There are also two windows with blinds.

Inscriptions & markings

[Handwritten in pencil] ARRF MEET SAT Members of the A.R.A. attending the Research Strategies Workshop at Action House with Chairman, Dr. Ken Muirden at the head of the table. [Handwritten in pencil beneath "Dr. Ken Muirden", in smaller a smaller sized font] members of the