OzDAFNE delivers positive participant experiences
The participant experience of OzDAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) was recently evaluated at Royal Brisbane and...
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New NDSS resources for health professionals and people living with diabetes and an intellectual disability
Adults with intellectual disabilities are two to three times more likely to develop diabetes 1. However, there are limited diabetes-specific...
Managing diabetes during and after disasters – updated resources
No matter where someone lives in Australia, severe weather events and natural disasters can happen anytime—especially in summer. Whether it’s a...
Movement is medicine for diabetes
NDSS programs to support people living with diabetes to lead an active healthy life
...Adapting peer support convenor training to an online forum during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic posed many challenges for organisations in connecting with consumers. It forced organisations to become innovative and...
Changes to certification of NDSS forms from 1 August 2020
The Department of Health has undertaken a project to deliver updated NDSS IT systems and simplified business processes to reduce administrative time and...
NDSS information and support for women with gestational diabetes – an update
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) provides women with gestational diabetes access to subsidised diabetes products as well as information,...
Communicating with people who have an intellectual disability disorder about their diabetes: a guide for health professionals
Diabetes is a common, progressive condition with multiple long-term complications.1 The importance of a holistic, person-centred approach to...
Diabetes in Schools – Legal Framework Summary
The Diabetes in Schools Program is a Commonwealth funded National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) program which aims to support parents and families of...