Diabetes Australia partners with industry, philanthropy, health organisations, government, and academia to drive research that delivers real‑world impact for people living with diabetes. By combining your expertise and resources with our national reach, lived‑experience networks and scientific leadership, together we can accelerate innovation, strengthen evidence, and improve outcomes across Australia. 

Collaboration with Diabetes Australia enables partners to: 

• Amplify the impact of their investment through access to a national platform, established governance, and strong stakeholder networks. 
• Support high‑quality research aligned to priority areas, including prevention, early diagnosis, better treatments, cure, and improved quality of life. 
• Leverage lived‑experience insights to ensure research delivers meaningful benefits for individuals, families and communities. 
• Strengthen translation and real-world adoption through our policy, advocacy, and health systems expertise. 

Ways to partner with us 

1. Co‑funded research initiatives 

Work with us to design and deliver targeted research programs that address shared priorities. 

The Medibank–Diabetes Australia partnership supports research focused on preventing type 2 diabetes in primary care—bringing together health system expertise, clinical leadership, and national reach to drive change. 

2. Industry‑embedded PhD programs 

Support the next generation of diabetes researchers by partnering with us and leading academic institutions to deliver industry‑linked PhD projects. 

The Myopharm collaboration on gestational diabetes management integrates commercial innovation, academic research, and consumer insights to improve care for mothers and babies. 

3. Building research and health system capability 

Invest in infrastructure, tools, and analytics that strengthen Australia’s diabetes research ecosystem and support better care.