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Child Health and Safety Resource Centre

The Resource Centre for Child Health and Safety (CHAS) is located on the first floor of the main building in The Royal Children's Hospital and is open to the public Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:30 pm (excluding public holidays and the Christmas break).

• The Resource Centre for Child Health and Safety (CHAS) at The Royal Children's Hospital is a parent resource centre open to the public.
• The Centre retails books for parents, medical texts and home safety products.
• The Centre is part of the Family Services Department, which also includes the Safety Centre, the Family Resource Centre and the Volunteer Service.

The Centre provides:

• A range of approved books for purchase on parenting children and adolescents, disabilities, specific illnesses, death, grief and sexuality. These include medical and parenting books written by The Royal Children's Hospital staff.
  
  
• A range of home safety products for purchase to assist in preventing serious injury to children. Products include cupboard and drawer locks, electrical and fire safety products and first aid kits.
  
  
• A range of paediatric textbooks for purchase by medical and nursing staff.
  
  
• A mail order service available worldwide for the purchase of books and safety products by credit card. Postage and handling costs apply. A catalogue and order forms are available.
  
  
• A limited health information service by phone, fax or email. It must be emphasised that the staff are not able to provide advice or interpret medical information about a diagnosis. This is best done by the treating doctor. Phone information is also available about a range of The Royal Children's Hospital services and how to access these.
  
  
• A rare diseases database for more detailed information on childhood diseases.
  
  
• Contact details for more than 200 Victorian support groups and other community organisations. 
  
  
• A small medical reference section with photocopy services available for a small charge. Books are not available for loan.
  
  
• Maps, transport information and travel claim forms for visitors beyond the city of Melbourne.

Other resources:

• A wide range of safety products are installed or displayed in the Family Resource Centre. Visitors can complete a Self Guided Tour to Safety Products. Please call first to arrange this on (03) 9345 4662.
  
  
• Families with special needs children or those wanting individual advice on home safety are welcome to make an appointment with a safety consultant in the Safety Centre. Telephone (03) 9345 5085.