NDSS/Subsidised Products
What is the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)?
The NDSS is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government administered by Diabetes Australia Ltd.
The NDSS is a program that provides blood and urine testing strips, syringes and needles for special injection systems at subsidised prices to people who register for its benefits.
Diabetes Australia has administered the NDSS for the Commonwealth since 1987.
- You do not have to be a member of Diabetes Australia to be eligible for the NDSS.
- If you would like further information and education material to assist you in the management of your diabetes please contact your nearest DA Office.
- There is no cost to register for NDSS.
- Registration and Order Forms may be downloaded by clicking on the links below.
Download
Registration Form (pdf 630kB)
Download Order Form
(pdf 550kB)
NDSS Change of Details Form (pdf 13kB)
17 December 2007 - Price increase for NDSS Products (pdf 60kB)
Aim
The NDSS aims to enhance the capacity of people with diabetes to understand and manage their life with diabetes and to ensure they have timely, reliable and affordable access to the supplies and services they require to effectively self-manage their condition.
Who is eligible to register for the NDSS?
People who are resident in Australia and have been diagnosed with diabetes by a medical practitioner and hold a current Australian Medicare card or Department Veteran Affairs file number.
If you are a visitor to Australia, and from a country with a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement, you may be entitled to temporary registration to the NDSS.
Please call Diabetes Australia on 1300 136 588 for further information.
Privacy
Diabetes Australia is committed to the National Privacy Principles as stated in the Privacy Act (1988). The information provided on the registration form will be kept strictly confidential and will not be used for any purpose other than that expressly stated on the form.
Registration
A NDSS registration card will be sent to the applicant’s address as soon as the registration process has been completed.
Further information can be obtained by calling Diabetes Australia on 1300 136 588.
Download
Registration Form (pdf 630kb)
Free Syringes
Diabetes Australia agents in each state and territory have successfully negotiated with their relevant state and territory governments to encourage them to cover the co-payment share of any needles or syringes purchased by NDSS registrants under their jurisdiction. This effectively makes the needles and syringes “free” to eligible registrants in all states and territories.
Advice for New Registrants
Information for new NDSS registrants
Insulin Pump Consumables
Get the latest information on subsidised Insulin Pump Consumables
NDSS Registrant Data and Statistics
Useful Links
Diabetes, the Beginning (pdf 627kB)
The National Diabetes Services Scheme Agreement
Outcomes and Indicators for Diabetes Education: A National Consensus Position, June 2007
Young Adults with Diabetes Needs Analysis
NDSS Outlets and Sub-Agents in your local area
Australian Capital Territory (pdf
37kb)
New South Wales (pdf 78kb)
Northern Territory (pdf 96kb)
Queensland (pdf 52kb)
South Australia (pdf 40kb)
Tasmania (pdf 45kb)
Victoria (pdf 48kb)
Western Australia (pdf 43kb)
Information for Sub-Agents
For further information on Sub-Agency implementation, Call 1300 136 588.
NDSS Strategic Development Grant Program