Health Professional Program Partners in diabetes care

Health professionals are at the forefront of the fight against the rise of diabetes. Because we share common goals, Australian Diabetes Council has developed the Professional Partner Program. This represents our commitment to providing practical support for health professionals – including the latest diabetes information and material.

The exclusive benefits for members of the Professional Partner Program include:

• COMPREHENSIVE NEW MEMBER KIT

Your ‘New Member Kit’ includes copies of all of the resources we provide to members together with materials specifically designed for Health Professionals to assist in the management of people with diabetes.


• CD-ROM INFORMATION SHEET LIBRARY

A CD-ROM that contains 46 Diabetes Information Sheets covering general diabetes education and healthy eating to print and to help you educate your patients.  When we update the library or one of the Information Sheets, we will forward you an updated CD.


• MEMBER PUBLICATIONS

As a member, you will receive a copy of each member publications that are distributed each quarter to each of our specific membership groups – Diabetes Connect (for our general membership), Jellybean Scene (for our members aged 0-12 years), You Said What?! (for our members aged 13-17 years) and Invigorate (for our members with pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes).  Note that Invigorate is distributed twice a year. 

Diabetes Connect includes interesting articles that address the management of some of the issues and complications that people with diabetes experience.  It provides updates on current research and advocacy projects and also includes delicious recipes and member stories and profiles.


• DIABETES MANAGEMENT JOURNAL

Your membership will include receipt of Diabetes Management Journal which was first published in 2002 and has become the benchmark reference for General Practitioners and allied health professionals in managing diabetes.  This professional publication is distributed quarterly and written by health experts to better inform you of the latest industry news and management of diabetes.


• DISCOUNTED ATTENDANCE FEES

As a member of Australian Diabetes Council, you will be able to attend any of our seminars, forums and events at the discounted member rates.  Health Professionals that have an Organisational membership can send two (2) additional staff members together with the Principal Member to events at the member rate.


• LIFE INSURANCE

As a member, our Advocacy officer who may be able to assist you or your patients in obtaining life insurance.


• ACCESS TO CUSTOMER CARE LINE – 1300 DIABETES (1300 342 238)

You or your patients can call with any questions or concerns about diabetes, diabetes management, diabetes products, membership or healthy living.  The Customer Care Line is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.


• ACCESS TO THE LATEST RESEARCH

Available through the Members Only section of the website www.australiandiabetescouncil.com, members can access monthly summaries on the latest diabetes studies and research from medical publications across the globe.  Keep up-to-date with the latest information to assist you in managing patients with diabetes.


• SUPPORT GROUP NETWORK

Be part of a local group that provides contact with people who live with diabetes to share experiences.  Support Groups help fundraise for specific diabetes programs and have regular health professional guest speakers.


• 10% DISCOUNT ON DIABETES PRODUCTS

Your membership provides a 10% discount on credible and affordable diabetes management materials, including blood glucose meters, educational materials and cookbooks.


• DIABETES CHANNEL

Reinforce your diabetes advice through educational videos on diabetes management and research – www.diabeteschannel.com.au.


• METER DEMONSTRATIONS

Blood glucose meter demonstrations and instructions are available at each of our Resource Centres located at Glebe, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga and Newcastle.


• HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT (PAEDIATRIC AND ADULT)

We are here to assist in the management of the person with diabetes.  If you have any questions, please contact one of our health professionals (diabetes educators, dietitans, exercise physiologists) via the Customer Care Line 1300 DIABETES (1300 342 238).


• A FAIR DEAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

We listen and ensure a fair deal for people with diabetes and work for the rights of our members.
 

Health Professional Program Partners Membership Types

* Membership fees include free membership to a local support group.

How do I join?

• print off an application form (PDF), then fax it to (02) 9660 3633 or mail to GPO Box 9824, Sydney NSW 2001

• by phone with a credit card by calling 1300 342 238, or

• in person at one of our Diabetes Support Centres

Special category - Australian Diabetes Council Membership for Aboriginal Health Workers

Australian Diabetes Council has developed a series of diabetes Information Sheets for people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

As a member of Australian Diabetes Council, you will receive the diabetes magazine Issues four times a year, a copy of the Healthy Shopping Guide plus 10 special diabetes Information Sheets.

You are also entitled to a 10 per cent discount on products and resources sold by Australian Diabetes Council and discounted entry to seminars and events held by Australian Diabetes Council. The fee is only $16.50 per year.