One of the young people I mentored through ChIPS is doing incredible things.Sharlene (or Shaz as she prefers) is doing her final year of high school, with a goal to become a lawyer and fight for disability rights.She captained a team of eight at the last camp I went on.She is … [Read more...]
End of an era – ChIPS camp and farewell to the program
I am sad to have finished up as a volunteer mentor at the Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) program at the Royal Children's Hospital. But so very happy to have made a difference to so many young people's lives.Last night I returned from my last ChIPS camp as a mentor. After … [Read more...]
Hospital badge
When I used to stay at the Royal Children's hospital, there was always such great things to do. I went to school there - I did maths and English, but I also made a lot of crafty things. I remember doing heaps of Garfield artwork on a very advanced computer program for 1989. I … [Read more...]
ChIPS Camp
So as I mentioned last week, I went to camp as a volunteer staff member for three days.The camp was organised and run by members and staff of the Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) program, part of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.It held on a large recreation campsite … [Read more...]
It’s camp tomorrow
I am about to leave for work. It's my last day for the week, and I'll return next Wednesday after Australia Day.Tomorrow I am volunteering on the ChIPS camp. I am super excited! Camp is always an amzing, inspirational experience for me, and for the others who attend.Here is me at … [Read more...]