At an unidentified event, a member of the Joint Action Team staffs a Flexibility Testing stand. Using a measuring tape, she measures the distance between a woman's ear and shoulder.

B&W photo of a woman using a measuring tape to measure the distance between another woman's ear and shoulder. Behind them is a display board with the words "Flexibility testing", "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria", the telephone number "862 2555", and various sketch drawings with corresponding text.

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Members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) pose for a Photograph. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 5 No 3, Spring 1992 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo accompanies an article titled, "Recruits for Joint Action wanted". It is captioned: "Joint Action members, from left, Eveline Lee, Betty Eavis, Ruth Stewart, Anne Sayce, Sandy Exall and Alan Stewart."

B&W photo of a small group of people posing for a photo. They are standing in a row in three-quarter profile, each with one hand on their left hip. Behind them is a large curtain, similar to a stage curtain.

[handwritten in black ink] MEMBERS OF JOINT ACTION From Left: Eveline Lee, Betty Eavis, Ruth Stewart, Anne Sayce, Sandy Exall, Alan Stewart [handwritten in blue ink, then crossed out] 75% 60% [handwritten in red ink] 3A [handwritten in thick black pencil] 76% [handwritten in green ink] 78% [handwritten in pencil] Arth Update July 1991-

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As part of the 1992 National Arthritis Week events, there was a Joint Walk through the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. Following the walk, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) conducted an exercise demonstration at the National Herbarium hall in the Botanic Gardens. This photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 5 No 2, Winter 1992 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update under the heading, "Arthritis Week success". It is captioned: "Above, and below right, the "Joint Action" team delighted the audience at the National Herbarium following the city Joint Walk in the Botanic Gardens."

B&W photo of a group of people performing an exercise demonstration in a hall. Hanging up on the wall behind them is a large banner containing the text "Move it or lose it" and "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria", with a logo in between. To one side, there is an information table with boxes underneath and an A-frame sign in front.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, Arthritis Victoria's Tim Bryer is making his presentation.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified guest speaker is making a presentation.

COL photo of a man standing beside a slide projector screen, speaking into a hand-held microphone. Behind him is a double door, with a blue poster or sign on each door. The audience, who have been Photographed from behind, are evident in the foreground.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified guest speaker addresses the audience.

COL photo of a small group of people sitting in a large room. On one side, there are five people sitting on a row of five chairs. One of them is speaking into a hand-held microphone. Another person has his arms folded across his chest. Behind them, there is a double door and a speaker on a stand. On a perpendicular wall, there is a set of double glass doors with a wooden frame. In the foreground, there are two rows of chairs, with two people (one partially obscured) occupying chairs in the second row. They have been Photographed from behind, at a slight angle.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified guest speaker addresses the audience.

COL photo of a small group of people in a room. Four of them are sitting in a row on one side. One of them is a woman who is speaking into a hand-held microphone. Behind them, there is a double door and a speaker on a stand. In the foreground, two people who are also seated, have been Photographed from behind.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified guest speaker addresses the audience.

COL photo of a man standing in a room with several people, who are seated. He is holding a sheet of paper in his hand. Behind him, there is a double set of doors and a speaker on a stand.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified guest speaker addresses the audience.

COL photo of a man standing in a room with several people, who are seated. He is holding a booklet or folder with both hands. Behind him, to the left side of the frame, there is a double set of doors and a microphone stand.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified exercise instructor demonstrates some exercises that can be done on a large gym ball.

COL photo of a woman demonstrating some exercises to a group of people. She is sitting on a large exercise ball with her knees bent and one leg held slightly higher than the other, and her arms held out to the side. In the foreground, two people who are also seated, have been Photographed from behind.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, a woman demonstrates an object to the audience.

COL photo of a group of people inside a room. One woman, standing, is holding an object in each of her hands and has some sheets of paper tucked inside her arm. Beside her, there are four people sitting on a row of chairs. Behind them, there is a double door and a speaker on a stand. On a perpendicular wall, there is a set of double glass doors with a wooden frame. In the foreground, there are several people who are also seated and have been Photographed from behind. There is a table covered in a white tablecloth between the two groups, with two water bottles, a polystyrene cup, and a plate of food on top.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified guest speaker addresses the audience.

COL photo of a group of people inside a room. One woman is standing, with several people sitting on chairs on either side of her. Behind them, there is a double door and a speaker on a stand. On a perpendicular wall, there is a set of double glass doors with a wooden frame. In the foreground, there are a few people who are also seated and have been Photographed from behind. There is a table covered in a white tablecloth between the two groups, with two water bottles, a polystyrene cup, and a plate of food on top.

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In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified guest speaker addresses the audience.

COL photo of a group of people inside a room. One woman is standing, with people sitting on chairs on either side of her. Behind them, there is a double door and a speaker on a stand. On a trolley near the doors, there is an overhead slide projector. In the foreground, there are a few people who are also seated and have been Photographed from behind. There is a table covered in a white tablecloth between the two groups, with a water bottle on top.

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On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts nurse Denise Philpott making a slide presention at the Community Seminar. The slide being projected onto the screen is titled, "WORKING WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL".

COL photo of a woman standing in front of a group of people who are seated. She is standing next to a window with the blinds drawn. Behind her, there is a freestanding whiteboard and a slide projector screen, with another large window with the blinds drawn behind those. The slide being projected onto the screen is titled, "WORKING WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL", beneath which there is a cartoon of a doctor attending to a patient. In the bottom left corner of the slide, there is the Arthritis Victoria text (incorporating the logo in the letter 'A'), and in the bottom right corner of the slide, there is Osteoporosis Victoria's 'OV' logo. In the foreground, several people, who are seated, have been Photographed from behind.

[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Community Seminar (Denise Philpott)

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On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts nurse Denise Philpott making a slide presention at the Community Seminar. The slide being projected onto the screen is titled, "WORKING WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL".

COL wide frame photo of a woman standing in front of a large group of people who are seated. The room has several large windows along one wall, and another large window on the back wall. The blinds are drawn on three of the windows. There is a freestanding whiteboard and a slide projector screen in front of the back window, behind a long table. The slide being projected onto the screen is titled, "WORKING WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL", beneath which there is a cartoon of a doctor attending to a patient. In the bottom left corner of the slide, there is the Arthritis Victoria text (incorporating the logo in the letter 'A'), and in the bottom right corner of the slide, there is Osteoporosis Victoria's 'OV' logo. In the foreground, several people, who are seated, have been Photographed from behind. High on the wall, above the windows, there are several framed photos and a large banner depicting the letters "O.F.C" and the year 1993. In the foreground, a large group of people, who are all seated in rows of chairs, have been Photographed from behind. The photo has been taken from a 45 degree angle.

[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Community Seminar (Denise Philpott)

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On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts AV's Tim Bryar making a slide presention at the Community Seminar. The slide being projected onto the whiteboard is titled, "What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?"

COL wide frame photo of a man standing in front of a group of people who are seated. He is standing in front of a window with the blinds drawn. Behind him, there is a freestanding whiteboard. The slide being projected onto the whiteboard is titled, "What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?" and contains some diagrams and drawings. Next to the whiteboard, there is a slide projector screen and a large wooden board behind a long rectangular table. The wooden board contains the text, "O.F.C. LIFE MEMBERS" below. On the brick wall, there are two smaller wooden leader boards. High on the wall, above the windows, there are several framed photos and a large banner depicting the letters "O.F.C" and the year 1993. In the foreground, a large group of people, who are all seated in rows of chairs, have been Photographed from behind. The photo has been taken from a slight angle.

[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Community Seminar (Tim Bryar)

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On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts nurse, Denise Philpott, making a presention at the Health Professionals' Seminar.

COL photo of a woman standing in front of a small group of people who are seated. She is standing in front of an electronic whiteboard, which is against the wall. Behind the whiteboard, there is a large grey display board. To the left, there is a small filing cabinet, a wall radiator, and a display stand with some branded tote bags on the shelves. Above the stand, there is an air conditioning unit. To the left of the frame, there are a few people sitting on chairs. They are looking at the woman standing.

[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Health Prof. Seminar (Denise Philpott)

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On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts attendees of the Health Professionals' Seminar listening to a presentation.

COL wide frame photo of a group of people sitting on three rows of chairs. There is a large booklet on the seat of a few unoccupied chairs in the front row. In the background, there is a floor-to-ceiling curtain along one wall. To the right of the frame, there is a stand with some branded tote bags on the shelves. There is an airconditioner on the wall above the stand. The photo has been taken from a slight angle.

Health Prof. audience at Orbost RARE. 10/10/02

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On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals Seminar in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program. Both seminars were presented by Nurse Denise Philpott. On the following day, the 11th of October, Nurse Philpott presented a donation of books from Arthritis Victoria to the Orbost Library. This photo depicts Pauline McTaggart accepting the donation on behalf of the Orbost Library.

COL wide frame photo of two women standing in a library. Together, they are holding a stack of books. There is a customer service counter beside them, with various items on top, including leaflets on a stand and on the counter surface, a stack of video cassettes in their cases, and a few books. In the background, multiple bookshelves line the walls, with windows above them. In the middle of the room, there is a circular rotating stand with some bookshelves behind it - both containing various information resources.

[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 11/10/02 Donation of books to Orbost Library. (Denise Philpott & Pauline McTaggart)

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts Dr Thevathasan and CEO of Robinvale Health Service, Graem Kelly, at the Community Seminar.

COL photo of two men standing next to one another, chatting. One of the men is holding some papers, while the other is holding a blue printed booklet or program. In the background, numerous people are seated at tables in a large dark room. Several downlights in the ceiling are evident.

[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Dr. Mano Thevathasan Rheumatologist & Graem Kelly - CEO Robinvale Health Service at The community seminar Robinvale July 2002

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts Robinvale Regional Health Service physiotherapist, Judy Lee, and AV's Liz Bongetti having some refreshments and a chat.

COL photo of two women standing next to one another, smiling. One of the women is holding a cup and saucer in her hands. Behind them, there is a row of chairs against the wall, and a large potted plant.

[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Judy Lee physio - Robinvale Liz Bongetti Community Seminar July 2002

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a group of seminar attendees at their table.

COL photo of numerous people seated at long rectangular tables in a large room. In the foreground, four women are seated at one of the tables. On top of the table, there are a jug and some glasses, a cup and saucer, some orange and some white papers, a pen, and some spectacles with their case.

[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Consumers at the Robinvale Community Seminar July 2002

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a small group seminar attendees at their table.

COL photo of numerous people seated at long rectangular tables in a large room. In the foreground, five people are seated at one of the tables. On top of the table, there are a jug and some glasses, a cup and saucer, some orange and some white papers, some spectacles with their cases, and a black shoulder bag. There is another black shoulder bag under the table.

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts both speakers and seminar attendees enjoying some refreshments.

COL photo of a large group of people gathered around a room. In the foreground, several people are standing around a round table, on which there are platters of sandwiches, several stacks of small plates, paper napkins, a coffee cup and saucer, and a pink rose inside a small vase. In the background, there are people chatting to one another while holding cups and saucers.

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts (from left to right) Graem Kelly (CEO Robinvale Regional Health Service), Helen Stead (Arthritis Victoria), keynote speaker Dr Mano Thevathasan, Shirley Irvine (Robinvale Arthritis Self Help Group), and Judy Lee (Physiotherapist, Robinvale Regional Health Service). A similar photo, (depicting only three people from this group), appears on page 17 of the Vol 15 Issue 3, Spring 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "(Left to right) Mr Graem Kelly CEO Robinvale District Community, SMU's Helen Stead, Dr Mano Thevathasan." In the accompanying article, it is stated that Graem Kelly is the CEO of the Robinvale District Health Service.

COL photo of five people, standing next to one another in a row. Three of them are holding some papers in their hands. In the background, there is a slide projector screen on a stand and some posters on the wall.

[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] L to R. Robinvale Community Seminar July 2002 Graham ["Graham" is crossed out] Graem Kelly - CEO Robinvale Regional Health Service, Heal ["Heal" is crossed out] Helen Stead - AV Dr. Mano Thevathasan Rheumatologist ARA President (Vic Branch) Shirley Irvine - Robinvale Arthritis S. Help Group. Judy Lee - physio Robinvale Health

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts four people posing for a photo at the seminar. A slightly cropped version of the photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 15 Issue 3, Spring 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "(Left to right) SMU's Lisa [sic] Bongetti, Robinvale DHS nurse Kris Hogg, Dr Emad Hanna and Dr Mano Thevasathan." Note: Liz (not Lisa) Bongetti was an AV staff member.

COL photo of four people standing next to one another in a row. In the background, there are some chairs and several 'Move It Or Lose It' posters on the wall behind them.

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. In this photo, a small group of people pose for a photo at the seminar. A slightly cropped version of the photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 15 Issue 3, Spring 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "ARA Victorian President and keynote speaker at the Robinvale Community seminar, Dr Mano Thevathasan (back right) with members of the Murray Valley Aboriginal Health Co-Operative."

COL photo of a small group of people standing in a crowded room. They are facing the camera. Numerous other people, tables, and chairs are evident in the background.

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a small group of people seated at their table at the Health Professionals Dinner.

Colour photo of five people seated at a large round dinner table. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a glass jug, wine and juice glasses, some food on small plates, printed booklets and pens, and a video cassette in its plastic case. The background is dark, except for a few downlights hanging from the ceiling.

[On a violet blue sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Health Professional Dinner at Robinvale July 2002

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a small group of people seated at their table at the Health Professionals Dinner.

Colour photo of five people seated at a large round dinner table. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a glass jug, wine and juice glasses, some food on small plates, printed booklets and pens, and a video cassette in its plastic case. The background is dark.

[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Health Professionals & Mrs. Thevathasan 2nd R . ['R' is circled] at the Health Professional July 2002

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From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts a small group of people seated at their table at the Health Professionals Dinner.

Colour photo of five people seated at a large round dinner table. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a glass jug, wine and juice glasses, some food on small plates, printed booklets and pens, and a video cassette in its plastic case. The background is dark, except for a few downlights hanging from the ceiling.

[On a violet blue sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Health Professional Dinner Robinvale July 2002

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In the mid 1990s, Australian actor, Val Jellay, was the special guest at an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria Volunteers' Luncheon. Promoting her autobiography, Stagestruck, at the luncheon, the actor donated any profits made from the sale of her book at the event to the Foundation. This photo depicts Val Jellay entertaining guests at the luncheon.

Colour photo of a woman speaking into a microphone on a stand. She is standing behind a long rectangular table. On the table, there is a display rack containing a book titled, "Stagestruck", as well as several copies of the book stacked up on the table. A handwritten sign on the table says, "All profits to Arthritis Foundation". Another handwritten sign, on blue paper, says, "Stagestruck Special Price Only $..." (partially obscured). In the background, there is a framed print of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) on the wall, with a small silver urn on a shelf and two flags below it. There are two strings of blue and green streamers across the ceiling.

[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Val Jellay entertains guests at the volunteers luncheon.

arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers luncheon, val jellay, australian actor, author, special guest, fundraising, fundraiser, book sales, autobiography, stagestruck, donation, c1990s

In the mid 1990s, Australian actor, Val Jellay, was the special guest at an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria Volunteers' Luncheon. Promoting her autobiography, Stagestruck, at the luncheon, the actor donated any profits made from the sale of her book at the event to the Foundation. This photo depicts Val Jellay entertaining guests at the luncheon.

Colour photo of a woman speaking into a microphone on a stand. She is standing behind a long rectangular table. There are several copies of a book stacked up on the table or on a display rack. Behind the woman, to the left of the frame, there is a large box, a large unidentified item, a tall wooden lectern, and a red fabric cover over an upright piano on the stage. Beside the piano, there is a floral bouquet in a tall vase and a small fire extinguisher affixed to the wall. There are colourful balloons in red, yellow, blue, and green hanging from the ceiling.

arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers luncheon, val jellay, australian actor, author, special guest, fundraising, fundraiser, book sales, autobiography, stagestruck, donation, c1990s