Diabetes Australia

Diabetes Australia is the third oldest diabetes association in the world after the United Kingdom and Portugal.

Diabetes Australia ~ NSW was established in 1937 as a voluntary support group. Today it is a part of a federation of twelve organisations ~ medical, education and scientific, research and community based ~ coordinated and facilitated through the national office in Canberra.

These organisations comprise eight State and Territory Associations of Diabetes Australia, the Australian Diabetes Society, the Australian Diabetes Educators Association, the Kellion Diabetes Foundation and The Diabetes Research Foundation ~ Western Australia.

Diabetes Australia is a not-for-profit organisation reliant on community support. All funds raised on behalf of the organisation are re-invested into research, health services, provision of self–management products and services, and public awareness. It offers personalised and practical assistance to benefit people with diabetes and their carers and provides a forum for the development of national policies.

The national office acts as the administrative and operational centre for the agency. It facilitates negotiations with the Federal Government and other national bodies. Its key purposes are to:
facilitate the achievement of the key strategies of Diabetes Australia;
coordinate those activities which are best managed at national level; and
advocate for the person with diabetes where a national outcome is sought.
Statement of Purpose

The purpose of Diabetes Australia is to minimise the impact of diabetes. The national company, Diabetes Australia Ltd., exists to assist member organisations in achieving this purpose.
Mission Statement

The mission of Diabetes Australia Ltd. is to facilitate, and where appropriate, co-ordinate the Diabetes Australia movement’s achievements of its key strategic directions and to advocate for people with diabetes where a national outcome is sought.
Values Statement

Diabetes Australia Ltd. values above all else the wellbeing of people affected by diabetes. Diabetes Australia Ltd. values the pursuit of the highest standards of professionalism, quality and ethics.

In everyday interactions Diabetes Australia Ltd. values:
fairness, honesty, confidentiality and integrity of all associated with the organisation;
collaborative partnerships with its member organisations, government and other like-minded organisations;
the diversity and roles of individual member organisations; and
continuous improvement and innovation.
Vision Statement

The vision of Diabetes Australia Ltd is to be:
an innovative, valued organisation focussed clearly, through its member organisations, on the needs of people affected by diabetes;
a leader in achieving equity for people with diabetes;
the major contributor to public awareness of diabetes;
raising significant annual funding for diabetes research;
the peak body for diabetes in Australia.