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Victorian Government caretaker period

As the Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Government will assume a Caretaker role from 6pm on 3 November 2026. During the caretaker period, content will only be added to this website in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions. See Guidelines for Caretaker Conventions.

Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS)

Supporters

  • The ChIPS program would like to acknowledge the following organisations for their generous support of the ChIPS program:

    • The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
    • The Good Friday Appeal
    • Southern Cross Trophies for donating medals for our annual ChIPS camp
    • Victoria Police Transport Branch for their transport of ChIPERS to and from camp

    And extend out heartfelt thanks to our contributors past and present:

    • Mick Creati
    • The Dixon Family
    • The Balnaves Family
    • The Farrelly Family
    • BR Wellington
    • Aintree Group
    • Sam Pucci 'Jar of Hope' fundraiser
    • Barry Nolen 'Shield Sisters Cabaret Night' fundraiser
    • ChIPS Fundraising subcommittee
    • ChIPSXiliary
    • Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc; Knox Knights Branch
    • Michelle Kelly
    • Spotlight Foundation 'ChIPS Giving Circle'
    • STAF – Central Equity Children's Fund 'ChIPS Giving Circle'
    • Karl Kutner, ChIPS Ambassador

    If you are interested in donating to the ChIPS program please contact The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation on rch.foundation@rch.org.au or call (03) 9345 5037.