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Information and resources to support you in assisting people with diabetes.

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NDSS Health Professional Portal

Quicker registration for people with diabetes.

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Forms

For the registration of people with diabetes and continued management of diabetes with the NDSS.

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Health professional programs

Programs to help you strengthen your knowledge and understanding of diabetes.

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Workplace posters

NDSS posters and flyers on a range of topics for you to print and put up in your workplace.

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Health professional resources

Resources to help you strengthen your knowledge and understanding of diabetes.

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CGM and Flash GM access

Applying for access to subsidised CGM and Flash GM products through the NDSS.

Featured resources

Diabetes and feet toolkit

A practical toolkit for health professionals caring for people with diabetes-related foot disease and diabetes-related foot ulcers.

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Health workforce education program

These learning modules for health professionals provide information about the NDSS and the benefits of registration.

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Talking about diabetes

Short videos to update or refresh diabetes knowledge for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

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Diabetes management in aged care

Resources for staff who support those living with diabetes in residential aged care facilities.

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Latest news

  • Health professional
    25 September, 2024

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners now authorised to certify select NDSS forms

    Through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), the Australian Government and Diabetes Australia are dedicated to reducing the impact of…

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  • Health professional
    7 June, 2024

    Health Professionals Needed for NDSS Evaluation Study by UTS

    Are you a health professional working with individuals living with or at risk of diabetes? The University of Technology Sydney…

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  • Health professional
    3 April, 2024

    Joining NDSS helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with all types of diabetes will benefit from signing up for the National…

    Read more

Related resources

Data and statistics

Access key statistics for all types of diabetes.

Research

If you’re interested in conducting research into diabetes using NDSS data.

Access Point

How to apply to become an Access Point.

More information and support

Find a health service or health professional near you

Go to healthdirect to find a diabetes health service or diabetes health professional on their website.

Go to Healthdirect
Find a diabetes educator near you

Go to Australian Diabetes Educators Association to find a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) on their website.

Go to Australian Diabetes Educators Association
Find a dietitian near you

Call Dietitians Australia on 1800 812 942 or you can find an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) on their website.

Go to Dietitians Australia
Find an exercise physiologist near you

Go to Exercise and Sports Science Australia to find an accredited exercise physiologist on their website.

Go to Exercise and Sports Science Australia

Information for people with diabetes

Resources to support people with diabetes

Information on a range of topics for people with diabetes to self-manage their diabetes.

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Access to diabetes information in multiple languages

Access a range of diabetes information in 26 languages.

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Free access to diabetes programs

Learn to manage diabetes confidently with free diabetes programs, available face-to-face and online.

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Access to peer support

Meet and connect with peers who share common experiences about diabetes.

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My NDSS

An easy and secure way to access NDSS information online and in one place. Manage bookings for support programs. View product purchase history.

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Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.

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