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The Sydney Children’s Hospital – ChIPS program

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is the largest paediatric health centre in NSW, offering advanced care and treatment for children through a range of specialised programs—including the Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) program.

The ChIPS program supports young people aged 12–25 living with chronic illnesses that impact their daily lives. From 2011 to 2019, the Ottomin Foundation proudly contributed over $460,000 to the program, enabling sustained delivery and growth. This nine-year partnership also supported research into the benefits of peer support, ultimately helping ChIPS secure recurring NSW Government funding.

Visit the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network at www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-illness-peer-support-chips

“The generous support of the Ottomin Foundation in providing much needed funds for the Chronic Illness Peer Support Program cannot be overstated. They have been instrumental in helping adolescents with serious health conditions gain greater resilience through peer support and mentoring, so they can more confidently face their future.”

Roslyn Harvey
Roslyn Harvey
Trusts and Foundations Coordinator