Research strategy and priorities Diabetes Australia’s Research Impact Hub We are a catalyst hub for collaboration and partnerships between researchers, innovators, funders, industry, government, aligned health agencies and the diabetes community to drive innovation to reduce the impact of diabetes on people, health systems and society. Our commitment is to centralise live experience and champion excellence across all aspects of diabetes research and innovation. Centred on positive impact, our role in diabetes research forms a purposeful cycle to empower research success to improve lives. Our transformative vision: together, we can maximise the positive impact of diabetes research.” Our role in diabetes research Our role in diabetes research is centred on delivering social impact to people, health systems and society through a continuous cycle of four key activities: Advocate – We advocate for diabetes research and investment to address the priority challenges of the diabetes community Fundraise – We grow and amplify research funding from diverse sources Fund – We provide funding to support diverse research initiatives, researchers and innovations and critical infrastructure to advance our strategic goals Translate – We help translate research outcomes into action, using community-driven approaches to make a difference Download the Strategy Please download the full Diabetes Australia Research Strategy 2025-2030 to learn more about our research vision, platforms, initiatives, and governance. Our research strategy The Research Impact Hub promotes scientific breakthroughs that can translate to tangible, fit-for-purpose solutions and person-centred care that reduce the impact of diabetes on people, health systems, and society. We prioritise research aimed at creating and delivering multi-disciplinary evidence-based solutions that address the priorities and improve the lives of the diabetes community. We work as a catalyst to accelerate scientific discoveries and innovative solutions that leverage scientific excellence to deliver real-world impact and improve lives. Our community-informed approach supports practical and meaningful relevance. Our strategic alliances, partnerships, and donors help ensure a supportive, collaborative, and translational approach. Our research support programs connect researchers and innovators with health professionals and individuals who have lived experience, both across and beyond the diabetes research sector, to reduce the impact of diabetes. Explore our research priorities We prioritise research and innovation strategically aligned with our four priority audacious goals, that reflect the needs of the diabetes community. Cure diabetes Advance discoveries that bring us closer to a cure. Learn more Eliminate complications Address the medical and psychosocial complications caused by diabetes. Learn more Prevent diabetes Understand the causes and risk factors, enhance awareness and interventions to prevent diabetes. Learn more Reduce financial burden Develop solutions to ease the financial impact on individuals and the health system. Learn more Collaboration that drives impact We invest in innovative research aimed at preventing, managing, or finding a cure for diabetes. $50M+ invested in grants, awards, and partnerships nationally 800 projects funded across diverse research areas 400+ principal research investigators supported $40M investment commitment over the coming decade Discover how your investment, collaboration and shared experience advance discoveries and drive research and innovation. Learn more Our research projects Diabetes Australia awards grant funding that contributes enormously to the international effort to understand the causes, find effective treatments, and ultimately cure diabetes. Learn more Our structure and governance Our structure, policies and processes underpin accountability for scientific excellence, ethical research, research impact and commitment of lived experience involvement in research. Learn more More information Information for researchers Information for the community Information for donors and partners Donate to diabetes research Share your story through our Spark Change platform and have your say on what affordable access to AID would mean to you and your quality of life. Connect, collaborate, and drive impact with us. Your support is an essential enabler for critical research and innovations that will help reduce the impact of diabetes and improve lives. Learn more
