A special announcement from Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health 13 February 2020 Today marks the beginning of a new era managing type 1 diabetes at school. Students, parents, principals, teachers and school staff will benefit from the new national Diabetes in Schools program funded by the Australian Government. Diabetes Australia would like to thank Health Minister Greg Hunt for his ongoing support and ensuring young people with type 1 diabetes are given the best possible start to life. On behalf of children with type 1 diabetes, their families and carers, thank you Minister Hunt. Find out more at www.diabetesinschools.com.au
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