Workshop 1. Beyond the hospital walls: a patient perspective on supporting chronically ill adolescents past the acute setting
Tracks
Track 1
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
| Lennox 1 |
Speaker
Miss Stella Hemingway
Chronic Illness Peer Support Program participant & Peer Leader
The Royal Childrens Hospital
Beyond the hospital walls: a patient perspective on supporting chronically ill adolescents past the acute setting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMBiography
Stella is a participant in the Chronic Illness Peer Support Program at the Royal Children’s Hospital. The program supports young people aged 12–25 living with chronic health conditions. Through peer connection, leadership, and advocacy, ChIPS empowers young people to build confidence, resilience, and community while improving youth healthcare experiences.
Ms Inga Pieniazek
Advocacy Member
Chronic Illness Peer Support (chips)
Workshop presenter: Beyond the hospital walls: a patient perspective on supporting chronically ill adolescents past the acute setting
Biography
Miss Charlie Kennedy
Chronic Illness Peer Support Program Participant
Royal Childrens Hospital
Workshop presenter: Beyond the hospital walls: a patient perspective on supporting chronically ill adolescents past the acute setting
Biography
Mr Mac Zamani
Participant
Chips
Workshop presenter: Beyond the hospital walls: a patient perspective on supporting chronically ill adolescents past the acute setting
Biography