NDSS
Diabetes Helpline vs Your Health Professional
When to call the Helpline and when to make an appointment with a CDE.
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
Time to get 'Back on Track' with diabetes
New campaign encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to reengage with their diabetes healthcare team
Friday, 22 January 2021
Free diabetes helpline for people wanting expert advice
Diabetes health professionals are only a phone call away for Australians who live with diabetes.
Friday, 28 August 2020
CGM and Flash Monitoring NDSS Subsidy update
Diabetes NSW & ACT has been working to increase both the affordability and the accessibility of technology.
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
COVID-19 and NDSS Services
Find out about the NDSS services that have been updated to support your health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Tips to stay well during COVID-19
Our tips to manage your diabetes and stay well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday, 29 March 2020
How you can help reduce the spread of COVID -19
COVID 19 is having a significant impact on Australia, find out how you can help reduce the spread of the virus
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
COVID-19 and the NDSS
COVID-19 and the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Coronavirus planning for people with diabetes
COVID-19 (coronavirus) planning for people living with diabetes
Thursday, 12 March 2020
New Diabetes in Schools program launched
A new national Diabetes in Schools program is set to ease the strain of type 1 diabetes on families and offer support and training to schools
Thursday, 13 February 2020
New national Diabetes in Schools program to start early 2020
Parents and families of 11,000 Australian children with type 1 diabetes are being urged to register their interest in the new program.
Thursday, 14 November 2019
We asked. You said.
Feedback from our members on the products they'd like to see subsidised through the NDSS helped shape our submission to the Department of Health.
Monday, 2 September 2019
Public consultation on NDSS product subsidies
The Department of Health is seeking input on products that could be considered for future subsidy via an online survey
Monday, 29 July 2019
$2.8m funding boost for diabetes programs
The Government announces funding to support programs targeting foot health and eye damage
Sunday, 14 July 2019
NDSS product changes from 1 December 2018
Over 600,000 people with diabetes are set to benefit from cheaper access to products under changes to the National Diabetes Services Scheme
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
Pharmaco extends its range of blood glucose meters
Pharmaco Australia has launched two new blood glucose meters giving people with diabetes more choice for managing their daily health.
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Schools get help to support children with type 1
A new diabetes education and training program for schools will make it easier for teachers and staff to support children living with type 1 diabetes.
Thursday, 6 September 2018
Freestyle Libre considered for subsidy
The Department of Health has undertaken an evaluation of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre to consider whether its suitable for subsidy through the NDSS.
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Scam targeting people registered with the NDSS
Fraudsters scam targeting people registered with the NDSS.
Friday, 20 October 2017
Change to test strips subsidy takes effect
From January 2017 people with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes will need a health professional to confirm their clinical need for subsidised blood glucose test strips.
Thursday, 5 January 2017
Know your rights and responsibilities
If you're living with diabetes it's important to know your rights and responsibilities.
Friday, 18 March 2016
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