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Living Well with Diabetes
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For non-English speakers
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Diabetes Prevention
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Events
- 2010 Calendar of Events
- Events happening in 2010.
- Diabetes Buzz Day
- Our annual merchandise fundraising campaign raising funds to take the sting out of diabetes.
- Diabetes Awareness Week
- Alerting people to their risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
- World Diabetes Day
- Aims to highlight the rising prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- The Buzz Ball
- A fun night full of food, wine and entertainment, helping us to help those affected by diabetes.
- Seven Bridges Walk
- A fundraising walk over the Seven key bridges in Sydney.
- Shopping Tours
- Learn how to read food labels and make healthy food choices.
- The Great Australian Bite
- Host a bite and support diabetes research.
- Finish Friday @ 4
- Leave work an hour early and make a donation to fight against diabetes
- NSW Corporate Games
- The charter of the Corporate Games is to 'encourage fitness & health in the workplace'.
- Kids & Teens Camps
- Camps for children and teens with diabetes.
- Diabetes Corporate Cup
- The Diabetes Corporate Cup is one of the most well-regarded golfing tournaments of the season.
Research
Health Professionals
- Overview
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- About diabetes CD-ROM
- Diabetes Faxback program
- For non-English speakers
- Kidney health resources
- Renal Complications
- Diabetes & kidney disease
- Check your kidneys too
- Guidelines
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- Diabetes care for the elderly
- Obesity management
- Diabetic foot
- Diabetes Information & Advice Service (DIAS)
- SAC (Sub-agent connectivity)
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Membership Benefits & Deals
Take advantage of our members-only benefits including:
- Diabetes Information & Management
- Product Discounts
- Insurance
- Healthy Eating
- Fitness
- Footwear
- Travel
- For Health Professionals
- How Do I Join?
Diabetes Information & Management
- Free New Member Kit
- Free Magazines
- Customer Care Line
- Free Meter Demonstrations
- Young People
- KidsandTeens Careline
- Seminars
- MBF
- Local Support
- Member’s Renewal Gift
Free New Member Kit
A comprehensive kit full of practical diabetes management advice, tailored to your type of diabetes (valued at over $14).
Free Magazines
Four copies of national publication Conquest (valued at $6.25) each year and four copies of state publication Issues (valued at $3).
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 136 588 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 Diabetes Australia-NSW head office in Glebe, valued at $25. Appointments essential. Please phone 1300 136 588 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 video, age specific booklets, Diabetes Australia JellyBean Club, teenage newsletter, kids camps, social events and lots more. Call 1300 136 588 or click here for more information.
KidsandTeens Careline
A paediatric diabetes educator provides advice and reassurance for children, parents and teachers.
Seminars
Special member’s price to Diabetes Australia events and health forums.
MBF
If you have private health cover with MBF you are entitled to be on their Diabetes Management Program which includes free membership/renewal to Diabetes Australia. Call 13 11 37 for more information.
Local Support
Free membership to join your local branch and support group. Call 1300 136 588 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 136 588 or visit one of our outlets.
Insurance
Life Insurance
SafeGuard is a life insurance product which is available exclusively for members of Diabetes Australia-NSW. Although applying for SafeGuard does not guarantee that cover will be granted, all applications will be considered by underwriters knowledgeable in assessing diabetes for insurance purposes.
Travel Insurance
Donna Barlow Travel (DBT) offers members & their families a 20 per cent discount on travel insurance There will also be some exclusive travel deals made available for DA-NSW members. DBT will also give a five per cent return of proceeds of any sales of travel insurance back to Diabetes Australia-NSW.
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
The largest retailer of sporting equipment, apparel and footwear in Australia. Members receive five per cent discount on purchases from all Rebel Stores.
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.
Hylands Shoe City
Large retailer of family footwear specialising in comfort brands, Rockport, Ecco, Kumfs and more. 10 per cent discount applies on any shoe purchase.
104-108 Victoria Road, Rozelle 2039, Ph: (02) 9555 1400.
email: info@shoe-city.com.au. Mail-order also available.
Travel
- RCI Global Resorts
- Travel Deals
- Choice Hotels Australasia
- Car Rental
RCI Global Resorts
Diabetes Australia-NSW 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 Diabetes Australia-NSW 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 Diabetes Australia on 1300 136 588 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 136 588 for more information.
How do I Join?
It's easy – there are four ways to join and renew your Diabetes Australia–NSW membership.
Information about Membership categories and fees.
For more information you can also contact us by email: membership@diabetesnsw.com.au
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