National Diabetes Week 2023 - Diabetes Australia

Australia’s biggest conversation about the impact of diabetes

National Diabetes Week runs from 9 – 15 July, 2023

At Diabetes Australia we want a future where diabetes can do no harm.

But to achieve this ambition we must act now to change the trajectory of diabetes in Australia and better support people living with or at risk of diabetes.

The Australian Government recently announced an Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia. It is time to amplify the voice of the diabetes community to ensure this Inquiry focusses on the priorities that will change the numbers, change the future, and change lives.

This National Diabetes Week we are kick-starting Australia’s biggest conversation about the impact of diabetes in this country – a conversation to drive change, and to create hope for the future.

No one understands diabetes more than a person who lives with diabetes. Driving change starts with hearing the views and amplifying the voices of the diabetes community.

Adults and children at a Diabetes Australia event

Be part of the conversation this National Diabetes Week as we unite in the fight for change

Join the conversation

Take part in the online conversation throughout the week about the impact of diabetes in Australia, featuring real people with all types of diabetes sharing their hope for the future and the change they want to see.

Attend a debate

Attend the Great Debate series, co-hosted by Diabetes Australia’s Group CEO Justine Cain and Dr Norman Swan AM, featuring people living with diabetes and diabetes experts, discussing the big topics relevant to the future of diabetes in Australia.

Raise your voice

Raise your voice and provide feedback in our national community consultation to inform Diabetes Australia’s response to the Parliamentary Inquiry.

Share your story

Share your hope for the future and the change you want to see.

National Diabetes Week 2023: Great Debate series

To kickstart the national conversation, during National Diabetes Week, Diabetes Australia will host a series of five thought-provoking Great Debates over five days featuring people living with diabetes and diabetes experts discussing the big topics relevant to the future of diabetes in Australia.

Co-hosted by Diabetes Australia’s Group CEO Justine Cain and Dr Norman Swan AM, the Great Debates will be a mix of live in-person (plus livestreamed) and virtual events.

Monday 10 July: Timely and affordable access: Who cares?

Tuesday 11 July: Brain drain: Is diabetes research in Australia in crisis?

Wednesday 12 July: Australia’s obesity crisis: Is there a magic pill?

Thursday 13 July: Type 2 diabetes remission: Hype, hope or happening?

Friday 14 July: Keeping pace with treatments and tech: Is Australia falling behind?

Find out more about each debate or register to attend (in-person or online).

Find out more

National Community Consultation – Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia

Raise your voice. Drive change.

The Australian Government recently announced an Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia. It is time to amplify the voice of the diabetes community to ensure this Inquiry focusses on the priorities needed to better support people living with or at risk of diabetes.

No one understands diabetes more than a person who lives with diabetes. Driving change starts with hearing the views and amplifying the voices of the diabetes community.

During National Diabetes Week we’ll be encouraging people to have their say and submit their input to ensure people living with diabetes share their stories and raise their voice to shape the Parliamentary Inquiry and drive change.

Share with us what you think the most important things the Australian Government should do to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.

Share your views

Resources

Campaign assets, including posters, social media tiles, and digital banners are available for you to share the campaign with your networks in the lead-up to National Diabetes Week.