Australian Diabetes Educators Association

02/09/2026

26/08/2026

IDF-WPR & ADC 2026 | Tuesday

Moments from Tuesday at Congress in Melbourne.
The day included the official Welcome Ceremony, where speakers helped set the tone for IDF-WPR 2026, ADC 2026 and Metabolic Diseases 2026 — highlighting the importance of shared knowledge, collaboration and connection across the diabetes care community, including ADEA members, Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) and diabetes health professionals.

Stay tuned for more ADEA updates and moments from Congress.💜

Photo: Daryl Charles

ADC 2027
Adelaide | 18–20 August 2027
https://diabetescongress.com.au/

26/08/2026

Need a quick digital health refresher?

ADEA members can revisit the Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) Digital Health Hub for practical tools and information to support everyday digital health use.

The hub includes guidance on My Health Record, Provider Connect Australia, healthcare identifiers, clinical systems, cyber security and more.

It is a useful place to check your current setup, refresh your knowledge or support conversations within your workplace.

Access the AHPA Digital Health Hub: https://www.adea.com.au/allied-health-digital-hub

25/08/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Roche Presentation Awards. Presented at the joint IDF-WPR, ADC and Metabolic Diseases 2026 event, the awards recognise excellence in research, innovation and knowledge sharing through outstanding oral and poster presentations.

🏆 Best Poster Presentation: Isla Yiannoullou
🏆 Best Oral Presentation: Fiona Sellars
🏆 Best New Poster Presenter: Sarah Shipp
🏆 Best New Oral Presenter: Darlene Borgas

Supported by Roche, the awards celebrate excellence in research, knowledge sharing and innovation, while recognising presenters who contribute to advancing diabetes education, care and clinical practice.

25/08/2026

👏 Congratulations to the recipients and finalists of the 2026 Abbott Case Study Awards.

Rokaya Rema Alsaiedy was named the winner of the Early Career Case Study Award, while Hannah Jones received the Judges' Choice Award from the four finalist case study presentations selected for the joint IDF-WPR, ADC and Metabolic Diseases 2026 event. The other finalists were Giuliana Murfet, Stephanie Saggs and Beck Newton.

Supported by Abbott since 2017, the awards highlight the valuable work of Credentialled Diabetes Educators in the care, education and self-management of diabetes, incorporating the use of flash glucose monitoring, LibreView and the Ambulatory Glucose Profile report.

Learn more about the case studies: https://ow.ly/ejmw50ZF0JJ

25/08/2026

Thanks to Novo Nordisk travel grants for ADEA members, four dedicated health professionals attended IDF-WPR, ADC and Metabolic Diseases 2026, bringing new knowledge, connections, and insights back to the communities they serve. From Central Australia to the remote Kimberley and Ngaanyatjarra Lands, Licke Lewis, Jenna Matters, Kieran Woodford and April Saladores are helping strengthen diabetes care. Read more: https://ow.ly/uKR950ZF0yJ

25/08/2026

2026 National Day of Recognition for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strai...

24/08/2026

👏 Congratulations to Cheryl Steele, recipient of the 2026 ADEA Honorary Life Membership Award. As ADEA's highest honour, the award recognises outstanding and lasting contributions to diabetes education and care. A respected leader, mentor and advocate, Cheryl's impact has been felt across the diabetes community for many years.

Read more: https://www.adea.com.au/post/adea-announces-2026-honorary-life-membership-recipient

24/08/2026

🏆 Celebrating Australia's outstanding Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs).

Our CDE of the Year Awards recognise the expertise, leadership and dedication of CDEs who make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes every day.

Presented at the joint IDF-WPR, ADC and Metabolic Diseases 2026 event in Melbourne, the awards honoured recipients across national, state and territory, Consumer Choice, Early Career, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander categories.

Congratulations to all recipients and nominees. Read more: https://www.adea.com.au/post/adea-announces-2026-credentialled-diabetes-educators-of-the-year

20/08/2026

Thursday at IDF-WPR 2026 & ADC 2026 was full of connection, recognition and community.

Across the day, the ADEA stand was busy with members, CDEs, diabetes health professionals, partners and delegates dropping by to connect with the team, ask questions and learn more about ADEA’s work.

We also saw strong engagement across the Stream 2 program, with sessions exploring diabetes education, quality improvement, culturally responsive care, technology, service design and practical approaches to strengthening diabetes care.

A major highlight was the ADEA Awards Session and ADEA Board & Member Forum, where we recognised the people, practice and professional contribution that continue to strengthen diabetes education across Australia. Congratulations again to the Abbott Case Study Awards recipients and all those recognised during the session.

The day ended with the Congress Dinner, bringing delegates together for an evening of connection and celebration.

There is plenty more to share, including our travel grant recipients, award moments, and Congress highlights. Stay tuned for this Friday’s ADEA Newsletter. 💜