New Funding for Australian Artificial Pancreas Research 29 May 2015 $150,000 grant for research into an Australian artificial pancreas algorithm for announced and unannounced meals was awarded to Dr Bruce King, from the John Hunter Children’s Hospital, at NSW Parliament House last night. Through the Diabetes Australia Research Program, Diabetes NSW presented 17 researchers with new Diabetes Australia grants totalling $1.1 million. Fifty-one research projects were chosen for 2015 across Australia, bringing the total Diabetes Australia Research Program commitment to more than $3.5 million for this year.
News 19 January 2026 National Diabetes Summit to convene at Federal Parliament Australia’s response to one of its most significant health challenges will come into sharp focus at Diabetes Australia’s National Diabetes... Continue Reading
News 16 January 2026 Wegovy to be listed on PBS The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended Wegovy (semaglutide) be subsidised through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for adults with established cardiovascular disease and obesity. Diabetes Australia’s Group CEO... Continue Reading
Blog 15 January 2026 Five signs it’s time to book a diabetes telehealth appointment Accessing telehealth can be useful if you are newly diagnosed, you feel unwell, or if you are navigating a life transition. Continue Reading
