About Us About UsºÚÁÏÍø Group Strategic Plan 2023-2027HistoryConstitution and annual reportsGovernanceBoardCorporate PartnersFalse representation and scams Careers with ºÚÁÏÍøConnect with local services and supportContact us About Us ºÚÁÏÍø was established in 1984 and is the national body for people affected by all types of diabetes and those at risk. Through leadership, prevention, management and research, ºÚÁÏÍø is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes. We work in partnership with diabetes health professionals and educators, researchers and healthcare providers to minimise the impact of diabetes on the Australian community. ºÚÁÏÍø is a respected and valued source of information, advice and views utilised by government and the community. Our credibility and independence as a national voice allows us to translate knowledge and evidence into advocacy and programs for diabetes. Through leadership, prevention, management and research, ºÚÁÏÍø is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes. We work in the spirit of collaboration and co-operation. We offer strong leadership, governance and finances for our programs and our member organisations. As leaders, we assist with administering the NDSS and advocate on issues impacting diabetes in Australia. As a trusted source of information, we offer advice on prevention and management. As a strong supporter of research, we work to develop the field of diabetes research through providing funding towards the prevention, management and cure for diabetes. In collaboration with state and territory diabetes organisations and through assisting with the administration of the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), ºÚÁÏÍø provides practical assistance, information and subsidised products to almost 1.4 million Australians diagnosed with diabetes. ºÚÁÏÍø works to raise the awareness about the seriousness of diabetes, promoting prevention and early detection strategies and advocating for better standards of care. ºÚÁÏÍø is also a significant financial contributor to research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure. ºÚÁÏÍø consists of member organisations, each falling into one (at least) of the following categories: Specialist – medical, educational, scientific Community – state and territory diabetes organisations Research – ºÚÁÏÍø Research Trust, Kellion Research Foundation, Diabetes Research Foundation – Western Australia. Our values We are passionate about, committed to, and respect people across Australia who are living with, or at risk of developing, diabetes. Their lived experience drives us because it is at the heart of everything we do. Our values are: Compassion Commitment Accountability Authenticity Collaboration More about our values. Supply Nation membership ºÚÁÏÍø is proud to be a Supply Nation member. We are committed to supplier diversity and social impact, and are dedicated to supporting the purchase of goods and services supplied by Indigenous Australians. The Australian leader in supplier diversity, Supply Nation, brings together the biggest national database of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses with the procurement teams of Australia’s leading organisations to help them engage, create relationships and do more business. Connect locally ºÚÁÏÍø delivers services and support locally in Queensland, NSW & ACT, and Tasmania. Learn more Contact us Our national contact details. Find contact details for your enquiry. Learn more