Membership Benefits & Deals
Take advantage of our Everyday Plus Member benefits including:
Diabetes Information & Management
- Comprehensive Membership Package
- Free Members Publications
- Customer Care Line
- Meter Demonstrations
- Young People
- KidsandTeens Careline
- Seminars
- MBF
- Local Support
Comprehensive Membership Package
A comprehensive kit full of practical diabetes management advice, tailored to your type of diabetes (valued at over $14).
Free Members Publications
Four copies of our quarterly members magazine (valued at $5.80 per edition).
Customer Care Line
Free telephone information service about diabetes products and diabetes management from our Customer Care Line personnel which include Dietitians and Diabetes Educators. Call 1300 342 238 during business hours for the cost of a local call.
Free Meter Demonstrations
All members are entitled to receive a free blood glucose meter demonstration at Australian Diabetes Council head office in Glebe, valued at $25. Appointments essential. Please phone 1300 342 238 to make a booking.
Young People
All new members under the age of 18 years receive the first year of membership for free. There are loads of benefits including diabetes DVD's,age specific booklets, Australian Diabetes Council JellyBean Club, teenage newsletter, kids camps, social events and lots more.
Call 1300 342 238 or email membership@australiandiabetescouncil.com for more information.
KidsandTeens Careline
A paediatric diabetes educator provides advice and reassurance for children, parents and teachers.
Seminars
Special member’s price to Australian Diabetes Council events and health forums.
MBF
If you are a Member of MBF, you may be entitled to a 12 month period of membership to Australian Diabetes Council. Please contact MBF directly on 13 11 37 for further information and refer to the MBF Diabetes Management Program.
Local Support
Free membership to join your local branch and support group. Call 1300 342 238 to find out where your nearest Support Group is located. There are regular meetings and guest speakers, information sessions and social gatherings. Free advocacy and advice concerning discrimination issues.
Product Discounts
Save 10 per cent on the price of a range of products including diabetes books, socks, food and cookbooks. You can order products via the Customer Care Line on 1300 342 238 or visit one of our outlets.
Insurance
Life Insurance
Those members seeking life insurance can ask to speak to our Advocacy Officer on 1300 DIABETES (1300 342 238) for advice on organisations that may be of assistance.
Healthy Eating
Healthy Shopping Tours
Learn how to read food labels, make sense of health claims and make healthy food choices. Call (02) 9552 9965 to find out if there is a Healthy Shopping Tour in your area.
Fitness
Rebel Sport
Rebel Sport, Australia’s largest retailer of sporting equipment, apparel and footwear provides Everyday Plus members with a five per cent discount on all purchases. Additionally, Rebel Sport provides Australia Diabetes Council with a donation that represents 5% of all member purchases each year. In 2009, this enables us to purchase some fantastic equipment that is used by children at our regular Kids Camps.
Please be advised that Rebel Sports has replaced it's MVP program with a new loyalty program. Further information will be provided regarding the Loyalty program when available.
Fitbiz Exercise Equipment
Members receive special rates on exercise equipment at Fitbiz stores.
Footwear
Comfort & Fit Stores
Extensive range of Orthopaedic footwear, ready to wear or custom made. 10 per cent discount on all products.
"sole comfort"- "(formerly Hylands Shoes)"
Now at: 610 Darling St corner Nelson St, Rozelle NSW 2039
Tel: 02 9555 1400 Email: info@solecomfort.com.au
Wide range of Comfort, Lifestyle and Orthotic friendly footwear. Mail Order anywhere. 10 per cent discount off all shoes for Australian Diabetes Council cardholders (excludes sale items).
www.solecomfort.com.au
Travel
- RCI Global Resorts
- Travel Deals
- Choice Hotels Australasia
- Car Rental
RCI Global Resorts
Australian Diabetes Council members can save up to 65 per cent on accommodation at an RCI Global Vacation Network resort.
Travel Deals
Donna Barlow Travel (DBT) offers exclusive travel deals to Australian Diabetes Council members, through their Sydney agency. Call Donna on (02) 9888 5555 for more information.
Choice Hotels Australasia
Members receive a minimum 10 per cent and other great specials and package deals through the Choice Hotels Australasia membership. With more than 330 locations across Australia and New Zealand, Choice Hotels Australasia give you a vast range of accommodation options to suit your needs, budget and lifestyle. Call Australian Diabetes Council on 1300 342 238 to obtain your Choice Hotels Australasia Card which will entitle you to great specials and package deals.
Car Rental
Members can access the Budget Buddies program with Budget Rent-a-car – receive special preferred rental rates all year round.
For Health Professionals
There are also special benefits for Health Professionals as part of our Professional Partner program. Call 1300 342 238 for more information.
How do I Join?
It's easy – there are three ways to join and renew your Australian Diabetes Council membership.
Information about Membership categories and fees.
For more information you can also contact us by email: membership@australiandiabetescouncil.com