Become a Member - NDSS Australia

When you join, you become a member of your state or territory’s diabetes organisation. There are more than 180,000 members throughout Australia.

Becoming a part of your state or territory diabetes organisation will provide access to many valuable services and benefits available only to people who pay an annual subscription fee.

Contact your state or territory diabetes organisation to become a member.

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Membership Benefits
Membership Cost
State or Territory Diabetes Organisation Membership v NDSS Registration

Membership Benefits

Membership benefits include:

preferred access and discounts for diabetes products and services
discounts on publications, travel, health insurance and footwear, amongst others.
sales and advice on blood glucose meters
quarterly national and local magazines covering diabetes management, research and lifestyle issues
information and advice about healthy eating and physical activity
members-only web pages*
local community support groups*
some discounts from other suppliers*.

*only available in certain states

Membership Cost

Membership costs from $35 to $55 per year for an adult or family, and up to $25 for a concession.

For membership costs in your state or territory contact your state or territory diabetes organisation or call 1300 136 588.

*only available in certain states

State or Territory Diabetes Organisation Membership v NDSS Registration

There is a difference between registering with the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and becoming a member of your state or territory diabetes organisation.

Membership to your state or territory diabetes organisation provides access to many valued services and benefits and is available only to people who pay an annual subscription fee.

Registering with the NDSS enables access to a range of Government approved diabetes-related products including:

subsidised testing strips for checking blood glucose levels
free insulin syringes and pen-needles (if you require insulin)
subsidised insulin pump consumables (IPCs)
information services on managing life with diabetes.

Example of Diabetes WA Membership Card

Example of NDSS Registration Card