Type 2 diabetes - Programs and Services

We provide a range of programs and services for people with type 2 diabetes, their carers and family members.

Our advocacy coordinator provides information, support and advocacy for issues affecting people with diabetes or their carers and helps take action on the concerns and suggestions for improvement in diabetes care.

Getting Started - Type 2 diabetes program 2012

‘Getting Started’ is a  program for people with type 2 diabetes who are newly diagnosed or have not had diabetes education in the past. Programs are run by our Diabetes Educator and Dietitian, who will provide you with valuable information to manage your diabetes.

Dates for 2012

Thursday 16 February 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)
Tuesday 20 March 2012 (5pm - 8.30pm)
Thursday 12 April 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)
Tuesday 22 May 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)
Wednesday 20 June 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)
Friday 20 July 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)
Friday 24 August 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)
Thursday 20 September 2012 (5pm - 8.30pm)
Monday 15 October 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)
Wednesday 21 November 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)
Monday 10 December 2012 (9.30am - 1.00pm)

Cost: $10 members and $15 for non-members. Spaces limited to 12 people only.
Venue: Diabetes Australia-Vic, 570 Elizabeth Street, 1st Floor (stairs only), Melbourne Vic 3000
Bookings are essential. Please call 1300 136 588.

Diabetes Info Line

Call our Diabetes Info Line on 1300 136 588 for information about products, services, programs, events and membership.

If you wish to speak to a credentialed diabetes educator, accredited practising dietitian or our advocacy co-ordinator with any questions or concerns you have about diabetes, treatments and management, ask a member of the Diabetes Info Line to transfer you through to a member of the Health and Education Services Team.

Supermarket tours 2012

We organise supermarket tours in metropolitan and regional areas to help make shopping for healthy food easier.

Supermarket tours in 2012 will be running from March - November in the following locations. Registrations are now open, please call 1300 136 588. 

Type 2 tours

Geelong services

Visit the Geelong services page to find out about all the services available in the Geelong area.