RAAF medical rehabilitation group undergoing physical training at No. 2 Convalescent Depot, ...

Accession Number 043226
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film polyester negative
Maker RAAF Photographer
Place made Australia: Jervis Bay
Date made c 1942 -1944
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

RAAF medical rehabilitation group undergoing physical training at No. 2 Convalescent Depot, Jarvis Bay, ACT. Jarvis Bay, ACT and Warburton, Victoria were the two largest rehabilitation Units in Australia accommodating up to 250 patients. The rehabilitation units provided a unified program of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical training, recreational games, education and re-settlement facilities.