A free community event helping Central West communities learn more about diabetes, reduce their risk, and take positive steps towards better health.

Diabetes Australia is proud to be partnering with Triple M Central West on The Diabetes Connection, a community health event designed to bring people together to learn more about diabetes, understand their personal risk, and access trusted health information in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The event is part of our broader partnership with Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) through its flagship charity program, SCA Embrace, which helps amplify important conversations about diabetes and connect more Australians with accurate information and support.

Whether you’re living with diabetes, supporting a loved one, concerned about your risk, or simply interested in learning more about healthy living, this event offers an opportunity to hear from experts, ask questions, and connect with others in your community.

Why attend?

Diabetes affects millions of Australians, with that number growing every day. In fact, every five minutes someone in Australia is diagnosed with the condition. Increasing awareness of diabetes risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and management is critical to improving health outcomes and helping people live well.

At The Diabetes Connection, attendees will:

1. Hear from a Registered Nurse and Credentialled Diabetes Educator for an engaging Q&A session
2. Learn more about diabetes risk factors, prevention, and everyday management
3. Access practical information and tools to support your health journey
4. Connect with local health and wellbeing organisations
5. Plus, lots more

A partnership creating healthier communities

Through Diabetes Australia’s partnership with SCA and the Triple M network, we’re reaching more Australians with trusted information about diabetes and helping communities take action earlier. Together, we’re working to improve understanding of diabetes, reduce stigma, and ensure people have access to the support and information they need.

Events like The Diabetes Connection play an important role in bringing these conversations directly into local communities, making it easier for people to learn about their health and take positive steps towards prevention and management.

Event details

📅 Date: Thursday 13 August 2026

🕘 Time: 9am – 12pm

📍 Location: Orange

👥 Attendance: Limited to 80 guests

Register your interest

Places are limited, so we encourage community members to register their interest as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you in Orange!

To learn more about the Diabetes Australia and SCA partnership, click here.