Australian Diabetes Educators Association

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

Stay prepared for natural disasters: essential NDSS resources for people living with diabetes

With the increasing impact of natural disasters like cyclones, bushfires, and floods. it's crucial for those living with diabetes to have a solid plan in place. A diabetes plan and emergency kit can significantly reduce health risks during and after such events.

CDEs and allied health professionals play a vital role in supporting your clients.

Encourage them to check if they have an up-to-date diabetes plan and emergency kit, utilising latest resources from the National Diabetes Services Scheme NDSS:

✔️ My Diabetes Plan for Natural Disasters: A checklist available in eight languages to assist with preparation.
✔️ Diabetes and Natural Disasters: Have a Plan. Be Ready: An animated video for people living with diabetes.
✔️ Short Video Series: Four informative videos for health professionals.
✔️ Have a Plan. Be Ready. Poster: A poster for your workplace to promote disaster preparedness.

For more information and to access these resources, click here: https://ow.ly/cPga50VaJkC

You can also check our list of NDSS resources here: https://ow.ly/cVeh50VaJkE

14/10/2026

📣Allied Health Professions Day
Diabetes care is strengthened by the knowledge, care and collaboration of allied health professionals.

From education and behaviour-change support to nutrition, exercise, mental health, podiatry, pharmacy and other areas of multidisciplinary care, allied health professionals play an important role in supporting people living with diabetes.

On Allied Health Professions Day, ADEA recognises the allied health professionals, Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs), ADEA members and colleagues who help make diabetes care more connected, practical and person-centred.

Thank you for the work you do across communities, services and care settings.

13/10/2026

Ready to create lasting change in First Nations health? Applications close this Friday. Join ADEA and help strengthen diabetes care in communities across Northern Queensland.

📌 Remote position | 0.4 FTE
📌 Northern Queensland project
📌 12-month fixed contract
📌 Immediate start
📌 Attractive remuneration

ADEA is seeking an Education Project Officer to work with key stakeholders across the Northern Queensland PHN to facilitate the development of a new diabetes support worker pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners.

The pathway will support health workers to provide timely, culturally appropriate diabetes care and support in their communities, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to specialist diabetes services can be limited.

The role will involve stakeholder engagement, co-design, project coordination, implementation and promotion, working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, diabetes clinicians and educators, health services, training providers, employers and other key stakeholders.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information about the position or to request a copy of the position description, please email [email protected].

To apply, please email your CV along with a response of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria.

08/10/2026

Join us for a webinar exploring the role of Toujeo in contemporary diabetes management. Drawing on both clinical evidence and real-world experience, the session will revisit the use of Toujeo in practice, discuss practical considerations for diabetes care, and explore its relevance for CDEs supporting people living with diabetes. Register here: https://ow.ly/vuAN50ZVelC

This webinar is sponsored by Sanofi. Content is provided for health professionals and does not imply ADEA endorsement of any product.

07/10/2026

New Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand consensus guidelines for the screening, assessment and management of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents have been published. Endorsed by ADEA and 12 other peak health organisations, the guidelines represent the first consensus collaboration of paediatric, diabetes, primary health care, consumer and research organisations across both countries. Read the guidelines: https://ow.ly/ql4050ZVcco

07/10/2026

Join ADEA members for our next online Lunch and Learn session exploring diabetes education research, evidence-based practice and practical research conversations. The series provides an opportunity to build professional networks, learn about different research methods, and showcase quality improvement initiatives and scholarly work in diabetes care. This month, we'll hear from Research Advisory Group member Rachel Hicks and Justine Cunningham. Register now: https://ow.ly/FGmF50ZVcpK

06/10/2026

Be prepared for natural disasters: essential NDSS resources for people living with diabetes

With the increasing impact of natural disasters like bushfires, floods, and cyclones, it's crucial for those living with diabetes to have a solid plan in place. A diabetes plan and emergency kit can significantly reduce health risks during and after such events.

CDEs and allied health professionals, you play a vital role in supporting your clients.

Encourage them to check if they have an up-to-date diabetes plan and emergency kit, utilising latest resources from the National Diabetes Services Scheme NDSS:

✔️ My Diabetes Plan for Natural Disasters: A checklist available in eight languages to assist with preparation.
✔️ Diabetes and Natural Disasters: Have a Plan. Be Ready: An animated video for people living with diabetes.
✔️ Short Video Series: Four informative videos for health professionals.
✔️ Have a Plan. Be Ready. Poster: A poster for your workplace to promote disaster preparedness.

For more information and to access these resources, click here: https://ow.ly/yXKI50U7BUB

06/10/2026

Opportunity to join ADEA to strengthen diabetes care in First Nations communities.

📌 Remote position | 0.4 FTE
📌 Northern Queensland project
📌 12-month fixed contract
📌 Immediate start
📌 Attractive remuneration

ADEA is seeking an Education Project Officer to work with key stakeholders across the Northern Queensland PHN to facilitate the development of a new diabetes support worker pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners.

The pathway will support health workers to provide timely, culturally appropriate diabetes care and support in their communities, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to specialist diabetes services can be limited.

The role will involve stakeholder engagement, co-design, project coordination, implementation and promotion, working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, diabetes clinicians and educators, health services, training providers, employers and other key stakeholders.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information about the position or to request a copy of the position description, please email [email protected].

To apply, please email your CV along with a response of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria. Applications close Friday 16 October 2026.