Diabetes Doesn’t Rest

Since 1953, Diabetes Victoria has been the leading peak body dedicated to reducing the impact of all types of diabetes on people, families, communities and health systems across Victoria. Through advocacy, research partnerships, programs and community services, we work to improve health outcomes for the 1.3 million Victorians affected by diabetes.

Our Community Matters

The community’s voices are at the heart of these election priorities. We gathered feedback through surveys, conversations with our Community Advisory Committee, and engagement at community events, hearing directly from people about what matters most to them. This input has guided our focus and ensured our priorities reflect the issues and lived experiences of the communities we serve.

How you can help

Contact your local Members of Parliament (MPs) and election candidates.

You can call, email or write to politicians and candidates in your local area. Let them know that these election priorities are important to you and your community.

You can use our sample letter – Diabetes Priorities 2026 as a starting point and personalise it with your own experience or concerns.

Find your electorate.

Visit the Victorian Electoral Commission electorate map. Click here.

Find your state MPs and their contact details

Visit the Parliament of Victoria member search. Click here.

You can also find contact details for election candidates through their political party websites.

A full list of candidates will be progressively published by the Victorian Electoral Commission ahead of the November 2026 Victorian state election. Click here.

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Make diabetes a priority in Victoria’s 2026 election

Living with diabetes requires non-stop management, because diabetes doesn’t take a day off.

This year’s International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Diabetes Day theme, Early Action on Diabetes, reinforces the importance of acting sooner to improve outcomes for people living with and at risk of diabetes.

Here in Victoria, we’re putting that focus into action by influencing policy ahead of the Victorian state election and taking our community’s real needs straight to Parliament.

But change only happens with your support. Sign the petition and show your support for our state election priorities.

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Diabetes Doesn't Rest

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Diabetes Victoria launched its 2026 Election Priorities at Victoria’s Parliament House this week, highlighting the urgent need for action to support people affected by diabetes.

The bipartisan event was hosted by Diabetes Victoria and The Parliamentary Friends of People Affected by Diabetes, which is co-convened by Bronwyn Halfpenny MP and Gaelle Broad MLC.

2026 Election Priorities

Leading up to the next state election in November 2026, Diabetes Victoria is calling on the next Victorian Government to commit to five priorities to better support Victorians living with, or at risk of, diabetes.

For too long, diabetes has not been taken seriously, but diabetes doesn’t rest.

Priority 1 | Ensure a healthier Victoria, now and for future generations

1.1 Deliver a new healthy pregnancies program as part of women’s regular maternity care to optimise outcomes for mother and baby during a vulnerable health window.

1.2 Expand the Life! program and public campaigns to meet the needs of Victoria’s growing, diverse population and rising risk levels of type 2 diabetes.

Priority 2 | Fix early intervention to improve health outcomes and avoid surging costs

Priority 3 | Provide the right diabetes care at the right time for all Victorians.

Priority 4 | Make sure no child with diabetes is left out of early childhood education and care

4.1 Establish a policy directive that clearly defines the responsibilities and requirements of early childhood education and care settings in supporting children with diabetes.

4.2 Create a new Diabetes and Early Childhood Education and Care program so that all children can be included in care

Priority 5 | Keep Victoria at the forefront of diabetes research

5.1 Lift investment for Victoria’s independent diabetes medical research institutes

5.2 Establish a Diabetes Research Fellowships program to support the future of the Victorian diabetes research workforce

5.3 Deliver state-of-the-art enhancements for diabetes care, building on the success of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department diabetes service

Diabetes Doesn’t Rest

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Our Community Matters

How you can help

Contact your local Members of Parliament (MPs) and election candidates.

Find your electorate.

Find your state MPs and their contact details

Make diabetes a priority in Victoria’s 2026 election

Diabetes Doesn't Rest

2026 Election Priorities

Priority 1 | Ensure a healthier Victoria, now and for future generations

Priority 2 | Fix early intervention to improve health outcomes and avoid surging costs

Priority 3 | Provide the right diabetes care at the right time for all Victorians.

Priority 4 | Make sure no child with diabetes is left out of early childhood education and care

Priority 5 | Keep Victoria at the forefront of diabetes research

Our Community Voices - Messages that Matter

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Diabetes Doesn’t Rest

On This Page:

Our Community Matters

How you can help

Contact your local Members of Parliament (MPs) and election candidates.

Find your electorate.

Find your state MPs and their contact details

Make diabetes a priority in Victoria’s 2026 election

Diabetes Doesn't Rest

2026 Election Priorities

Priority 1 | Ensure a healthier Victoria, now and for future generations

Priority 2 | Fix early intervention to improve health outcomes and avoid surging costs

Priority 3 | Provide the right diabetes care at the right time for all Victorians.

Priority 4 | Make sure no child with diabetes is left out of early childhood education and care

Priority 5 | Keep Victoria at the forefront of diabetes research

Our Community Voices - Messages that Matter