Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program 
The Royal Children's Hospital
Department of Adolescent Medicine
East Building, Level 2, Reception K
50 Flemington Road, Parkville 3052

Telephone (03) 9345 6616

Email: chips.program@rch.org.au

The ChIPS team Melbourne

Program Manager

Harry Brown - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Program Facilitators

Rebecca Powers - Wednesday and Thursday

Jim Cameron - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Other ChIPS Locations

ChIPS now has programs running in Sydney, Sunshine Coast and Perth

Perth contact: 

Brenda Moore, Perth Children's Hospital
Email: PCH.Chips@health.wa.gov.au

Sydney contact: 

Rachel Ellis, Sydney Children's Hospital
Email: rachel.ellis@health.nsw.gov.au

Sunshine Coast contact: 

Donna Joosten, Sydney Children's Hospital
Email: Donna.Joosten@health.qld.gov.au

Advocacy presentations

The Melbourne ChIPS program has an active advocacy committee who inform the community about the impact that chronic illnesses have on young people's lives. Many of our young people have made presentations at conferences, within the RCH, and outside in the wider community. They often share their inspiring stories of living with a chronic illness, talk about their experiences with the ChIPS Program, or give an outline of the Program structure, history and referral process.

If you would like more information or to book one of these presentations please contact ChIPS on (03) 9345 6616 or email chips.program@rch.org.au.

Volunteering for ChIPS

 Are you interested in volunteering for ChIPS in Melbourne? Contact us for more details on (03) 9345 6616 or email chips.program@rch.org.au.