Diabetes Australia Research Limited

Giving Philosophy

Diabetes Australia operates on a model of eliminating barriers to diabetes management, believing that postcode and financial situation should not determine health outcomes. They fund research to find cures, provide free support services to people with diabetes, and advocate for systemic change in healthcare access. Their theory of change focuses on improving individual health outcomes through support and technology access, which in turn reduces burden on the healthcare system.

Tips for Applicants

Diabetes Australia does not appear to operate traditional grant-making programs for external applicants. Their activities focus on direct service delivery to individuals with diabetes, advocacy, and partnership-based initiatives. For research funding, consider applying through state-based diabetes organizations or the Australian Diabetes Society. For support programs targeting people with diabetes, partnership opportunities may be explored through their corporate partnerships framework.

Notable Grants

• $100 million Federal Government funding for CGM access expansion over four years (advocacy success)
• $6 million Federal Government funded Diabetes in Schools program