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Support Groups

Diabetes support groups are not led by diabetes educators, but by people in the community with diabetes.

Being part of, and receiving support from a peer-run group is complementary to professional care, however, it isn't a replacement for it.

To access the complete list of WA support groups, click here. For more information on support groups, please contact us on (08) 9325 7699 or email info@diabeteswa.com.au.


Announcements


New Support Group for Type 1 Parents
Do you have children with type 1 diabetes and want to talk with other parents like you? Caring for young children with diabetes can be a challenge and although there are excellent professional services available, sometimes it is good to be able to discuss experiences, and share information and knowledge with other like minded adults. Olivia Marcinkowski, mother of a young daughter with type 1 diabetes has established a Diabetes Support Group in the Northern Suburbs. For any queries, including information on upcoming meetings please contact Olivia on 0410 556 935 or by email bartjmar@bigpond.com

WAIT - Western Australian Insulin Takers
WAIT meetings provides an opportunity for type 1 diabetics to meet, connect, problem solve, give advice, make new friends and socialise. For any queries, including information on upcoming meetings please contact Julie-Anne Watson at westernaustralianinsulintakers@yahoo.com.au.


How to start a support group

Interested in starting your own support group but unsure of how to go about it? We've put together some information which may help you get started.

  1. Contact our Community Engagement Coordinator on 9325 7699 or email info@diabeteswa.com.au.
  2. We will post you a support group manual, a database of potential guest speakers and information regarding diabetes.
  3. We will put you in touch with current support group leaders so you can visit their groups and get some ideas for your group.
  4. We will put you in touch with your local NDSS Access Point to help you promote your meetings
  5. We'll help yopu to get the word out about your group through our magazine Diabetes Matters and our various e-newsletters, as appropriate.

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