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06 July 2010
Diabetes Awareness Week 2010
 
Diabetes Australia-NSW will be spreading the message across the state about the link between diabetes and kidney disease this Diabetes Awareness Week from 11-17 July.
 
25 June 2010
Congratulations to Jimmy Little on success at APRA awards
 
Diabetes Australia-NSW would like to congratulate Jimmy Little after he was recognised on Monday for his achievements in music.
 
07 July 2010
New type 2 diabetes medication may help in type 1
 
A new medication for type 2 diabetes may also benefit those with type 1, reducing the rise in blood glucose levels following a meal and possibly lowering insulin needs.
 
29 June 2010
Insulin pump prevents night-time hypos
 
A special insulin pump which uses continuous glucose monitoring to predict hypoglycaemia and stop delivering insulin can help reduce the number of overnight hypos, according to a new study.
 

Celebrities for diabetes

Marcia Hines

Marcia Hines, singer/TV host

Celebrities and well-known Australians play an important role in helping Diabetes Australia-NSW increase the public’s awareness and knowledge of diabetes.

Many generously donate their time to support our campaigns.

They attend events, take part in promotional activities, endorse our messages, assist with fundraising and appear in our television campaigns.

Their support is essential and we thank all of them for their commitment.

Here is a list of actors, sports people, television presenters and other well known personalities who have done their bit for people with diabetes.

 

Marcia Hines

Music Diva Marcia Hines from Australian Idol has been a supporter of the Great Australian Bite for five years. In 2004, she officially launched the event and encouraged all Australians to be part of the event. Media has also spoken to her about type 1 diabetes to help raise awareness.

 

Peter Howard

Celebrity chef, Peter Howard has given his support to Diabetes Awareness Week in 2006 and 2007.

In 2006, he officially launched the ‘Don’t get it – Prevent it’ campaign. In 2007, he was the face of the television Community Service Announcement and all promotion material for the ‘Know your risk of type 2 diabetes’ campaign.

 

Justin Melvey

Justin Melvey

Justin Melvey, actor

Australia actor and model, Justin Melvey has been one of our biggest supporters over the past four years.

In 2004, he was a contestant on the first series of Dancing with the Stars and Diabetes Australia-NSW was his charity of choice.

He continued his support that year, when he made a special guest appearance with his dance partner, Kim Johnson at the annual JellyBean Picnic.

Even while he was in America in 2005 and 2006, he continued to support the Great Australian Bite.

In 2006, he was a contestant in Celebrity Survivor and once again chose Diabetes Australia-NSW as his charity of choice.

Justin says, “Diabetes is close to my heart, and I will continue to support the cause as much as I can.” 

 

Suzie O’Neill

Australian swimming Olympian, Suzie O’Neill supported the ‘Be Well, Know Your BGL’ campaign for National Diabetes Week in 2003.

She was the face of the campaign, including posters, scratchies and the television Community Service Announcement.

 

Rob Palmer

Rob Palmer, TV handy man

Other Great Australian Bite personalities:

  • Actor, Michael Caton supported the event in 2003 and 2004
  • The Umbilical Brothers featured in the Community Service Announcement (CSA) in 2004
  • Marisa Warrington, Channel 10, Neighbours, 2005
  • Mark Beretta, Channel 7, Sunrise, 2005 and 2006
  • Volleyball Olympian, Kerri Pottharst, 2003
  • Singer, Christine Anu featured in the Community Service Announcement (CSA) in 2005 and officially launched the event live on air on Channel 7’s Sunrise, along with Sara-Marie Fedel and Rob Palmer.
  • Channel 7’s Better Homes and Gardens handy man, Rob Palmer, also launched the event in 2007, when he was dunked in water live on Channel 7’s Sunrise.

Buzz Ball:

The Buzz Ball has had an enormous amount of support from Channel 7’s Sunrise crew. Melissa Doyle, David Koch and Natalie Barr have all been the Master of Ceremony at the social event in the past three years.

Other celebrities who have supported the organisation include:

  • Active Kidz - Children’s group
  • Nathan Bassett – AFL, Adelaide Crows
  • Tim Bowden - Author and Broadcaster
  • Dr Chris Brown, Vet – Channel 7
  • Anna Choy - Channel 7’s Big Arvo
  • Dr John Clarke
  • Su Cruickshank - Jazz Singer
  • Mark Da Costa - Australian Idol Finalist
  • Dr John Darcy - Channel 7’s medical advisor
  • Adam Goods - AFL, Sydney Swans
  • Shane Gould - Australian Olympic swimmer
  • Elka Graham - Australian Olympic swimmer
  • Luke Jacobz – Channel 7’s Big Arvo
  • Bob Jane – Australian Car racing (Bob Jane T-Marts)
  • Kim Johnson – Dancing with the Stars, dancer
  • Simon Katich – State and National Cricket Player
  • Daniel Kowalski - Olympic swimmer
  • Jimmy Little – Singer/Entertainer
  • Nicole Livingstone - Olympian swimmer
  • Jack Newton – Golfer
  • Anthony Mundine – Boxing
  • Wayne Pearce – Rugby League, West Tigers
  • Steve Renouf – Rugby League, Brisbane Broncos
  • Sandra Sully – Channel 10 Newsreader
  • Sydney Swans - AFL
  • Timana Tahu – Rugby League, Parramatta Eels and NSW Waratahs player
  • Lance Thompson – Rugby League, Cronulla Sharks

 

 

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