Advocacy and diabetes 1 September 2020 An important part of what we do at Diabetes Australia is to advocate on behalf of people living with diabetes. When you are diagnosed with diabetes, you are diagnosed with more than a medical condition. There are many other hurdles and issues that you are faced with. Some of these are unique to you, but most are faced by many other people also living with diabetes. By bringing people together as a community, we can identify common problems and issues, and work to make changes. Common areas are discrimination, access to services, education, insurance, and workplace issues. We can work to resolve these issues on an individual level, but we can also collate the experiences and voices of our members to make a strong and loud argument to our governments and agencies. Our ability to effectively advocate for changes depends on hearing your voice, so please share your experiences with us. If there is a situation in your daily life where you face additional pressures, let us know through our Online Community Platform, and help us to shape change. Click here for the type 1 platform. Click here for the type 2 platform.
News 10 November 2023 ‘Green lane’ for people with diabetes to navigate airport security Some Australians living with diabetes are experiencing distress getting through airport security screening, so Diabetes Australia is taking action to educate workers and improve the experience for people living with diabetes. Continue Reading
News 18 September 2023 Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Diabetes Australia has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health and Aged Care, Hon Mark Butler MP, that Fiasp insulin will continue to be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 October 2023. Continue Reading
News 17 August 2023 Update on Fiasp insulin Diabetes Australia have been consistently talking with both the Federal Government and Novo Nordisk about the need for a solution before 1 October 2023. Continue Reading