Diabetes WA runs a range of free diabetes self-management programs, including webinars, face to face workshops, and group education courses.
You can book online or contact us on 1300 001 880.
Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) is an interactive workshop that helps build your confidence to manage your diabetes in your own way. You can participate in hands on activities in a welcoming and non-judgmental space. Please note, this program is available for people living with type 2 diabetes.
MyDESMOND is a suite of free online health education and behavioural change programs that will help you set personal goals around diet, exercise, and wellbeing to support you in making sustainable healthy lifestyle choices.
Diabetes Education and Self-Management Yarning (DESY) is a self-management education program designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their families living with type 2 diabetes in a culturally safe way.
ShopSmart will help you to understand how to read food labels, and what to look for when choosing healthy options for yourself and your family. You will also receive a handy wallet card for quick reference when shopping. Please note, this program is available for people living with all types of diabetes and is also offered as a live online session.
CarbSmart will help you enjoy quality carbohydrates in a way that suits you and your diabetes. Please note, this program is available for people living with all types of diabetes and is also offered as a live online session.
Living with diabetes means living with an increased risk of foot problems. FootSmart gives you the skills and knowledge to create a care routine that will help avoid future foot problems. Please note, this program is available for people living with all types of diabetes and is also offered as a live online session.
Making sense of your medications can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. MedSmart will give you information about your medications, how they work, how to take them and how they help manage your diabetes. Please note, this program is available for people living with type 2 diabetes and is also offered as a live online session.
Living with Insulin will help you understand insulin, the different products and equipment available, and the importance of looking after your blood glucose levels. Please note, this program is available for people living with all types of diabetes and is also offered as a live online session.
Ready Set Go, Let’s Move consists of a three-hour workshop to help you feel empowered and supported to make exercise part of your routine. Alternatively, it can also provide strategies so you can increase the amount of exercise that you are already doing. Please note, this program is available for people living with all types of diabetes and is also offered online.
Beat It is an 8-week group exercise and lifestyle program to help you better manage your diabetes and improve your general health. This program involves moderate intensity aerobic, strength and balance-based exercises as well as education sessions on healthier living. Please note, this program is available for people living with all types of diabetes and is also offered online.
OzDAFNE is a five-day diabetes education program for adults with type 1 diabetes which teaches you how to work out the amount of carbohydrate in your food and the right dose of insulin to take. It also teaches you how to make changes to your insulin doses, and how to manage hypoglycaemia, illness and exercise. Please note, this program is also offered online.
Baby Steps supports women who have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy, to make healthy choices. It is designed to empower women to implement lifestyle changes and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Please note, this program is offered online.
The Living Well program gives you the motivation and support to make and maintain positive changes and live a healthier and more active lifestyle. Ask questions, learn about the latest information on diabetes, and get new tips to help make life a little easier. Please note, this program is available for people living with type 2 diabetes and is also offered as a live online session.
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government and is administered by Diabetes Australia. The NDSS agent in WA is Diabetes WA. Find out more about the NDSS at ndss.com.au or call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700.
