OzDAFNE
Upcoming Program in VICTORIA
This 5-day OzDAFNE Pens program for people living with type 1 diabetes gives you the skills to adjust your insulin according to what you eat and your lifestyle. The next face-to-face program is conveniently running for 5 consecutive Fridays from 20 Feb – 20 Mar 2026. Places are limited!
The weekly format allows you to learn concepts, then use the time between sessions each week to practice in real life before coming back to reflect and build on these concepts the following week.
OzDAFNE Pens program, running in-person at Pelham St, Carlton from 9am to 5pm for 5 Fridays in a row, 20 February to 20 March.
For online programs or in-person programs at other locations, find a centre near you!
Contact UsDAFNE stands for Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating
Diabetes Victoria is the National Coordinating Centre for the OzDAFNE program.
The Diabetes Victoria website is where you will find all of your updated information about OzDAFNE for both adults living with type 1 diabetes and health professionals.
What is OzDAFNE
DAFNE is a comprehensive diabetes education program for adults with type 1 diabetes. In Australia, we call it OzDAFNE. People living with type 1 diabetes attend the program in groups of 6 to 8, and together, learn the skills to work out how much insulin they need for the amount of carbohydrate in the food they want to eat.
You can also find information in this section about completing the health professional OzDAFNE course, becoming an OzDAFNE facilitator and the principles of OzDAFNE.
If you are ready to book in, click here to find your nearest centre, including those offering online programs.
Navigate OzDAFNE
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OzDAFNE program for adults living with type 1 diabetes
DAFNE stands for Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating. It is a comprehensive diabetes education program for adults with type 1 diabetes. In Australia, we call it OzDAFNE.
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OzDAFNE program for health professionals
The OzDAFNE Health Professional Workshop gives you the confidence to support your clients as they continue using OzDAFNE guidelines and principles after they complete an OzDAFNE program.
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Find an OzDAFNE centre
Find every OzDAFNE centre available, including those offering online services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the OzDAFNE program.
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OzDAFNE graduates
Find resources, support and opportunities to remain in contact with the OzDAFNE community.
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Contact us
You can contact OzDAFNE via email or by filling out the contact form in this section.
NDSS support
The NDSS provides support for Diabetes Victoria to coordinate the OzDAFNE program in Australia
For all other questions, please contact us.
Remember to include your location in the details if it is relevant to your enquiry.
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Susan Harris
Project Officer - OzDAFNE Program
Susan has worked in the OzDAFNE Coordinating Centre team for 17 years now.
This small but passionate team including Michelle (National Coordinator) and Alison (Administration Officer), works hard to support OzDAFNE Participants and Facilitators across Australia and New Zealand, and to coordinate our own OzDAFNE programs at Diabetes Victoria.
It’s truly a privilege to be a part of such an impactful and life-changing program!
P: 03 9667 1719