The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government, managed in Western Australia by Diabetes WA. The scheme provides people living with diabetes access to a range of free and subsidised diabetes-related products*, as well as support, services and information.
NDSS products enable people to self manage their diabetes in a safe and affordable way. Products include syringes, needles, insulin pump consumables and testing strips and are available via our network of over 420 NDSS agencies (eg. pharmacies), by phone or mail order.
Diabetes WA will soon be launching online NDSS product ordering (Summer 2010), to make life even easier for people living with diabetes.
You can register on the NDSS if you have diabetes, live in Australia and are entitled to hold a Medicare card. it is FREE to register and in most cases registration lasts for life. For more information click on click here .
If you have not been registered by your GP or health provider, simply click here to download the NDSS registration form. All you need to do is fill it in, get it signed by your GP or credentialled diabetes educator and post it to:
Diabetes WA
PO Box 726
Belmont WA 6984
Without the NDSS, accessing the vital products you need to manage your diabetes can be complicated and costly. The NDSS approved product list makes it simple and easy, and accessing significantly discounted products makes the scheme very cost-effective. Mail and phone orders are dispatched within 48 hours and delivered to your door.
There are 4 ways to purchase:
- From our stores - at Diabetes WA offices in Subiaco or Belmont. Click here for location maps.
- From your local agency - there are over 420 across WA; click here to locate one near you.
- By mail - to download an NDSS order form click here. To order Insulin Pump Consumables on the NDSS click here
- By phone - Place your order by calling 1300 136 588
Diabetes WA is a member-based organisation supporting Western Australians living with, affected by, or at risk of diabetes. We co-ordinate the NDSS in WA; ensuring easy ordering and smooth delivery of diabetes products to people registered with the scheme right across the state.
NDSS registrants can take advantage of Diabetes WA programs and services and we offer additional support through our membership program. If you're interested in becoming a Diabetes WA member, connecting you to the latest information, services and support, click here.
The NDSS is administered nationally by Diabetes Australia.
* Subsidised products are only available to people registered on the NDSS. Syringes and needles are free on the NDSS, other products are subsidised - see the NDSS order forms for full details.