Diabetes NSW & ACT is a

charitable organization A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being (e.g. educational, Religion, religious or other activities serving the public interest or common good). The legal definitio ...

for

New South Wales ) , nickname = , image_map = New South Wales in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of New South Wales in AustraliaCoordinates: , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , es ...

(NSW) and the

Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory (commonly abbreviated as ACT), known as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) until 1938, is a landlocked federal territory of Australia containing the national capital Canberra and some surrounding townships. ...

(ACT) that assists people living with or at risk of

diabetes Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level ( hyperglycemia) over a prolonged period of time. Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased ap ...

, their

families Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Ideall ...

and

carers A caregiver or carer is a paid or unpaid member of a person's social network who helps them with activities of daily living. Since they have no specific professional training, they are often described as informal caregivers. Caregivers most commo ...

. It is a member organization of

Diabetes Australia Diabetes Australia is the third oldest diabetes association in the world, after the United Kingdom and Portugal. Originally established in the state of New South Wales (NSW) in 1937, the organisation's head office is now in the nation's capital, ...

and is the oldest and largest diabetes organization in

Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...

History

The Diabetic Association of Australia was formed in 1938. In 1956 the Diabetes Federation of Australia was formed and New South Wales changed its name to the Diabetic Association of NSW. In 2010, the name was changed to the Australian Diabetes Council, but in April 2014, after a change in the leadership, the organisation became known as Diabetes NSW. In 2016 following the merger with Diabetes ACT the organisation became known as Diabetes NSW & ACT - the peak

consumer A consumer is a person or a group who intends to order, or uses purchased goods, products, or services primarily for personal, social, family, household and similar needs, who is not directly related to entrepreneurial or business activities. T ...

body for diabetes in New South Wales and the ACT. The organisation provides support and services to people living with and at risk of diabetes, their families, carers, friends and

allied health Allied health professions are health care professions distinct from optometry, dentistry, nursing, medicine, and pharmacy. They provide a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and support services in connection with health care. Definitio ...

professionals in New South Wales and the ACT. Diabetes NSW & ACT has 47,000 members in

Organisation

Diabetes NSW & ACT’s head office is located in

Glebe Glebe (; also known as church furlong, rectory manor or parson's close(s))McGurk 1970, p. 17 is an area of land within an ecclesiastical parish used to support a parish priest. The land may be owned by the church, or its profits may be reserved ...

Sydney Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountain ...

. Diabetes NSW & ACT is a member-based charity dedicated to helping people living with or at risk of diabetes, their families and their carers. The priority for the organisation is the health and wellbeing of the diabetes community and they provide services, programs and support to help them live their lives to the full

Patron

The Governor of NSW is the patron of Diabetes NSW & ACT.

Programs

Diabetes NSW & ACT runs a range of community programs including education forums and events targeting the different needs of people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, preventative diet and fitness programs, camps to help young people and their families create connections and learn how to confidently manage their diabetes, teacher and carer training as well as broad-based community education to raise public awareness of the condition and its complications.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Diabetes NSW and ACT Health charities in Australia Diabetes organizations 1938 establishments in Australia Medical and health organisations based in New South Wales