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Kellion Victory Medal

Each year, Diabetes WA organises a ceremony to present the Kellion Victory Medal to individuals who have lived with type 1 or type 2 diabetes for 50 years or more. This honour celebrates their achievement in leading a fulfilling life with diabetes. Recipients also receive a certificate.

Achievements include:

  • Silver – 50-year medal
  • Gold – 60-year medal
  • Platinum – 70-year medal
  • Diamond – 75-year medal
  • Pearl – 80-year medal
  • Ruby – 85-year medal
  • Lapis – 90-year medal
  • Emerald – 95-year medal
  • Centennial – 100-year medal.

Who is eligible?
The Kellion Award is open to all West Australians who have lived with type 1 or type 2 diabetes for 50 years or longer.

How do you apply?
Diabetes Australia has changed the application process for Kellion Victory Medals. All Kellion Victory Medal applications must now be submitted to Diabetes Australia, rather than directly to Diabetes WA.

The new application method is via the online form submission portal (soon to be established) at www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/kellion.

Where needed (and in the interim), applicants and their supporters and health professionals can download a hard copy of the application form from the above webpage, complete and attach supporting information before submitting to Diabetes Australia via email to KellionVMS@diabetesaustralia.com.au or by post.

Read about our latest Kellion Victory medal recipient here!

Diabetes WA acknowledge and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

We pay respects and acknowledge the important role of Elders past and present, for they hold the memories of the traditions, cultures, and aspirations of Australia’s First Nations peoples, and have taken on the responsibility to protect and promote our culture and leave a legacy for future Elders and leaders. We acknowledge any Sorry Business that may be affecting individuals, families, and communities at this time. As an organisation, we understand the impact that diabetes has on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia and as such we promise to be respectful, take lead from the community and walk together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations in our journey to reducing the impact of diabetes for the First Peoples of Australia.