Media releases – Diabetes Australia https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:43:32 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/cropped-apple-touch-icon-precomposed-32x32.png Media releases – Diabetes Australia https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au 32 32 Melbourne to host International Diabetes Congress amid rising health crisis https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/melbourne-to-host-international-diabetes-congress-amid-rising-health-crisis/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:43:25 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100488 In a major win for Australia’s diabetes community, the International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region (IDF WPR) Congress 2026 will...]]> ]]> New nib foundation partnership to enhance diabetes care for people living with disability https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/new-nib-foundation-partnership-to-enhance-diabetes-care-for-people-living-with-disability/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:32:18 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100464 A groundbreaking new partnership between Diabetes Australia and nib foundation will improve the lives of people living with both diabetes...]]> ]]> New data reveals diabetes prevalence in Australia may be 35% higher https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/new-data-reveals-diabetes-prevalence-in-australia-may-be-35-higher/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:21:58 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100337 New research from the University of Sydney reveals that the number of Australians living with diabetes may be up to...]]> ]]> Diabetes technology access needs to be a national priority this Federal Election https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/diabetes-technology-access-needs-to-be-a-national-priority-this-federal-election/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:12:48 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100212 With the Federal Election date now set for May 3, Australia’s leading diabetes advocacy organisations are calling for election commitments...]]> ]]> Federal Budget delivers cost of living relief, but no funding for diabetes priorities https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/federal-budget-delivers-cost-of-living-relief-but-no-funding-for-diabetes-priorities/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:28:29 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100170 In the wake of the Federal Budget, Diabetes Australia has welcomed cost of living relief but urged the Federal Government...]]> ]]> Government moves to reduce the cost of PBS medicines https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/government-moves-to-reduce-the-cost-of-pbs-medicines/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:34:07 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100144 The Federal Government has today announced that medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will cost no more than $25...]]> ]]> As Cyclone Alfred ramps up, prepare for natural disasters https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/be-prepared-managing-diabetes-during-natural-disasters/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:24:13 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100004 With Cyclone Alfred approaching landfall, people living with diabetes can take steps to avoid some of the challenges involved with...]]> ]]> Pollie Pedal 2025 launches at Hagley Farm School https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/pollie-pedal-2025-launches-at-hagley-farm-school/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:09:34 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=99997 Tasmania’s much-anticipated Pollie Pedal 2025 officially launched today, with riders embarking from Hagley Farm School in Launceston. Her Excellency the...]]> ]]> Resolution of thanks https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/resolution-of-thanks/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:31:22 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=99953 With today’s announcement that Diabetes Victoria has taken the decision to resign as a member of Diabetes Australia, the Diabetes...]]> ]]> A joint statement from Diabetes Australia and Diabetes Victoria https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/a-joint-statement-from-diabetes-australia-and-diabetes-victoria/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:01:37 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=99949 Diabetes Victoria will cease to be a member of Diabetes Australia from 31 March 2025. Diabetes Australia will continue its...]]> ]]>