Diabetes Australia
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Education Provider, Support
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Consulting, Education
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Diabetes Australia was established in 1984 and is the national body for people affected by all types of diabetes and those at risk. Through leadership, prevention, management and research, Diabetes Australia is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes. We work in partnership with diabetes health professionals and educators, researchers and healthcare providers to minimise the impact of diabetes on the Australian community.
Diabetes Australia is a respected and valued source of information, advice and views utilised by government and the community. Our credibility and independence as a national voice allows us to translate knowledge and evidence into advocacy and programs for diabetes.
Through leadership, prevention, management and research, Diabetes Australia is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes.
We work in the spirit of collaboration and co-operation. We offer strong leadership, governance and finances for our programs and our member organisations.
As leaders, we assist with administering the NDSS and advocate on issues impacting diabetes in Australia.
As a trusted source of information, we offer advice on prevention and management.
As a strong supporter of research, we work to develop the field of diabetes research through providing funding towards the prevention, management and cure for diabetes.
In collaboration with state and territory diabetes organisations and through assisting with the administration of the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), Diabetes Australia provides practical assistance, information and subsidised products to almost 1.1 million Australians diagnosed with diabetes.
Diabetes Australia works to raise the awareness about the seriousness of diabetes, promoting prevention and early detection strategies and advocating for better standards of care. Diabetes Australia is also a significant financial contributor to research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure.
Diabetes Australia consists of member organisations, each falling into one (at least) of the following categories:
Specialist – medical, educational, scientific
Community – state and territory diabetes organisations
Research – Diabetes Australia Research Trust, Kellion Research Foundation, Diabetes Research Foundation – Western Australia.
Diabetes Australia is a respected and valued source of information, advice and views utilised by government and the community. Our credibility and independence as a national voice allows us to translate knowledge and evidence into advocacy and programs for diabetes.
Through leadership, prevention, management and research, Diabetes Australia is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes.
We work in the spirit of collaboration and co-operation. We offer strong leadership, governance and finances for our programs and our member organisations.
As leaders, we assist with administering the NDSS and advocate on issues impacting diabetes in Australia.
As a trusted source of information, we offer advice on prevention and management.
As a strong supporter of research, we work to develop the field of diabetes research through providing funding towards the prevention, management and cure for diabetes.
In collaboration with state and territory diabetes organisations and through assisting with the administration of the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), Diabetes Australia provides practical assistance, information and subsidised products to almost 1.1 million Australians diagnosed with diabetes.
Diabetes Australia works to raise the awareness about the seriousness of diabetes, promoting prevention and early detection strategies and advocating for better standards of care. Diabetes Australia is also a significant financial contributor to research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure.
Diabetes Australia consists of member organisations, each falling into one (at least) of the following categories:
Specialist – medical, educational, scientific
Community – state and territory diabetes organisations
Research – Diabetes Australia Research Trust, Kellion Research Foundation, Diabetes Research Foundation – Western Australia.
Why us
Our Purpose
We are the national organisation supporting all people living with or at risk of diabetes. We put people first. We work in collaboration with member organisations, consumers, health professionals, researchers, and the community.
Our Vision and Mission
People First Diabetes Australia works towards a world free from diabetes for all Australians. We strive to reduce the impact of diabetes. We put people first.
People First embraces:
People with diabetes, and their families & carers, and those at risk at the centre of all that we do
People understanding how to self care and live well with their diabetes
Health professionals – personalised support and care provided by an interdisciplinary health professional team
Diabetes research – striving for new discoveries
Staff, volunteers and supporters – people as the core asset of our organisation
By ensuring people are our first priority ‐our thinking, our planning, our actions, and our services and programs, and our organisation will stay focused on our reason for being.
Four strategic priority areas have been identified and will help guide our efforts and maintain our focus.
Leadership for diabetes
Living with diabetes
Preventing diabetes
Research for diabetes
Our Strategic Priorities
Diabetes Australia has four strategic priorities, each of which has three key themes:
Leadership for Diabetes
Build the voice, brand and cause
Advocacy to transform lives
Listen, connect, partner
Living with Diabetes
Self care, support and choice
The different ages, stages, types, places and cultures
The impact of diabetes on people
Preventing Diabetes
National prevention programs
Risk assessment and early detection
Healthy communities, workplaces, environments
Research for Diabetes
Help set the diabetes research agenda
Evidence and outcomes
Grow diabetes research funding opportunities
Our Cultures and Values
The following values reflect what the Board, the management, the staff, member organisations, people with diabetes, and the community should see and experience when they connect with Diabetes Australia at any level:
Integrity: we are committed to being transparent and accountable in everything we do. Care: we feel strongly about diabetes, we are passionate, we fight for the cause. We always think about the person with diabetes – we take the time to listen and care about different perspectives and backgrounds. We respect diversity. Excellence: we have the best possible evidence for everything we do and we strive to have the best people in every role.
We strive to have the most supportive culture and values, and the best possible processes to be effective and efficient.
The culture and values should be demonstrated by and shared between the Board, leadership, management and employees and define the Diabetes Australia brand.
We are the national organisation supporting all people living with or at risk of diabetes. We put people first. We work in collaboration with member organisations, consumers, health professionals, researchers, and the community.
Our Vision and Mission
People First Diabetes Australia works towards a world free from diabetes for all Australians. We strive to reduce the impact of diabetes. We put people first.
People First embraces:
People with diabetes, and their families & carers, and those at risk at the centre of all that we do
People understanding how to self care and live well with their diabetes
Health professionals – personalised support and care provided by an interdisciplinary health professional team
Diabetes research – striving for new discoveries
Staff, volunteers and supporters – people as the core asset of our organisation
By ensuring people are our first priority ‐our thinking, our planning, our actions, and our services and programs, and our organisation will stay focused on our reason for being.
Four strategic priority areas have been identified and will help guide our efforts and maintain our focus.
Leadership for diabetes
Living with diabetes
Preventing diabetes
Research for diabetes
Our Strategic Priorities
Diabetes Australia has four strategic priorities, each of which has three key themes:
Leadership for Diabetes
Build the voice, brand and cause
Advocacy to transform lives
Listen, connect, partner
Living with Diabetes
Self care, support and choice
The different ages, stages, types, places and cultures
The impact of diabetes on people
Preventing Diabetes
National prevention programs
Risk assessment and early detection
Healthy communities, workplaces, environments
Research for Diabetes
Help set the diabetes research agenda
Evidence and outcomes
Grow diabetes research funding opportunities
Our Cultures and Values
The following values reflect what the Board, the management, the staff, member organisations, people with diabetes, and the community should see and experience when they connect with Diabetes Australia at any level:
Integrity: we are committed to being transparent and accountable in everything we do. Care: we feel strongly about diabetes, we are passionate, we fight for the cause. We always think about the person with diabetes – we take the time to listen and care about different perspectives and backgrounds. We respect diversity. Excellence: we have the best possible evidence for everything we do and we strive to have the best people in every role.
We strive to have the most supportive culture and values, and the best possible processes to be effective and efficient.
The culture and values should be demonstrated by and shared between the Board, leadership, management and employees and define the Diabetes Australia brand.
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