The NDSS delivers information, support services as well as subsidised products across Australia to all eligible people with diabetes, including women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. This video explains the benefits of registering with the NDSS. https://player.vimeo.com/video/653546902?h=bf214bb5d7&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 It is crucial that people with diabetes register with the NDSS so they can access information, support services and subsidised products. Why register people with diabetes with the NDSS? The NDSS can help your patients stay on top of their diabetes. Registration is free and it will give them access to a great range of services including diabetes programs, information, resources, peer support and subsidised diabetes products. How do I register people with the NDSS? The NDSS Registration Form can be completed and certified online by authorised health professionals through the NDSS Health Professional portal or by using the form available to print from the NDSS website. If you complete the form online through the NDSS Health Professional portal, the form will be processed, and if all required information is supplied, confirmed within minutes. Your patient’s NDSS registration number will be automatically issued via text within minutes to them, allowing them to make subsidised purchases through an NDSS Access Point (usually a community pharmacy) the same day. If a printed form is submitted, it can take up to seven days on receipt, to be processed and confirmation sent. Access the NDSS Health Professional portal What happens after people register with the NDSS After a person has been registered with the NDSS, they will receive a: SMS—containing their NDSS registration number email—with their NDSS registration number and helpful information on how to access NDSS products and services to help self-manage their diabetes letter—containing their NDSS card and a letter with information on how to access NDSS products and services to help them self-manage their diabetes. The NDSS provides products at subsidised prices to people who register for the Scheme, including blood and urine monitoring strips, and for eligible registrants, syringes, pen needles and insulin pump consumables. Products can be purchased over the counter at NDSS Access Points (usually a community pharmacy) around Australia What services can people registered with the NDSS access? We provide a range of support services to help people manage and understand their diabetes. These include: the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 for advice on diabetes management information on diabetes product use a range of diabetes programs to help people learn more about managing their diabetes including healthy eating, physical activity and group and peer support services resources on a variety of subjects and for key audiences, such as older people, women with diabetes and pregnancy planning, translated resources and youth diabetes management. Do people ask you questions about diabetes because you work in health? Complete our Health workforce modules to feel confident answering.
