Parliamentary Friends of People Affected by Diabetes
Diabetes Victoria is proud to support the Parliamentary Friends of People Affected by Diabetes Group in the Victorian State Parliament.
The Parliamentary Friends group hosts regular events at Parliament and also attends diabetes-related events in the community throughout the year.
The co-chairs of this Parliamentary Friends of People Affected by Diabetes Group are Bronwyn Halfpenny MP and Gaelle Broad MP. Bronwyn Halfpenny MP is also the Victorian Government Health Ambassador for Diabetes.
What is the Friends of Parliament Group?
Diabetes Victoria is proud to support the Parliamentary Friends of People Affected by Diabetes Group in the Victorian State Parliament. This is a non-partisan forum for Victorian parliamentarians to raise awareness and show support for matters that are important for people living with or affected by all types of diabetes.
With one in seven Victorians affected by diabetes, this is a topic that affects all parts of the Victorian community. Some Parliamentarians are living with diabetes themselves while others have family and friends living with diabetes or have heard directly from the community about the importance of this health issue.
Gaelle says
Gaelle Broad MP
“Through the parliamentary friendship group, we can help raise awareness and advocate for initiatives to reverse this alarming trend.” – Gaelle Broad MP
Bronwyn's vision
Bronwyn Halfpenny MP
Bronwyn’s vision for Victoria’s future is that we all have access to quality education and health care, as well as jobs with decent pay and conditions.
National Diabetes Week 2025 Launch
Diabetes Victoria launched its National Diabetes Week campaign at Victoria’s Parliament House on June 17, 2025.
Attended by Parliamentary Friends of People Affected by Diabetes, Members of Parliament and leading diabetes researchers and advocates, the event highlighted the impact of diabetes on the Victorian community and called on MPs to promote an important message.
Below you will find a gallery of images from the event and you can read the full article here.
