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In collaboration with the Illawarra Division of General Practice, Chris developed the Illawarra GP-EP diabetes and hypertension project. As part of his post-graduate research, Chris used this project to investigate a specific physical activity and lifestyle intervention model whereby Exercise Physiologists worked with General Practitioners to improve patient health outcomes. Following its success the project expanded across the division as an ongoing service for the local community.

Chris played an integral role in developing the ACON Healthy Life+ program, a community lifestyle program for people with HIV+/AIDS, in collaboration with the Aids Council of NSW. The program has received international recognition for improved health-outcomes for participants. He currently serves as the consultant Exercise Physiologist.

As Past-President of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science-NSW (AAESS-NSW), Chris was the principal negotiator with the Department of Health and Ageing for the inclusion of Exercise Physiology services under Medicare’s allied health measures. Chris also established the referral network between the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the AAESS, for referral of patients to EPs for physical activity and lifestyle interventions.

After 13 years experience as a clinician, Chris serves on the NSW - Health Diabetes Clinical Expert Reference Group, is a regular contributor for the Diabetes Management Journal, the Journal of Complimentary Medicine, and is an editorial board member for Heartwise. He also writes exercise-therapy related articles for the 'Health' section of the Weekend Australian.