What is DiaBuddies?
DiaBuddies supports children living with type 1 diabetes and their parents and carers to feel connected, confident and part of a community.
When your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus, it’s normal to feel different, afraid and worried. DiaBuddies offers fun events, informative educational sessions and a safe space to connect with other families on the journey with a child living with type 1 diabetes.
You don’t have to deal with your child’s diagnosis on your own. Managing type 1 diabetes in children is much easier when you have a strong support system.
DiaBuddies has been made possible through the generous support of our major donor Future Generation Australia, the Booth Foundation and the Doug Rawle Trust.
View the upcoming DiaBuddies events
Register for one of our events tailored for children with type 1 diabetes and their families.
Join the DiaBuddies online community
A place for parents and carers with children living with type 1 to connect, ask questions and feel supported.
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Receive information about upcoming events, practical tips and resources to help manage diabetes.
DiaBuddies Days - NSW & ACT events
For young people living with type 1 diabetes
Dates and times vary
NSW & ACT
Join us for a fun day where children living with type 1 diabetes and their parents and carers have an opportunity to feel connected and be part of a community.
Register for one of our events tailored for children with type 1 diabetes and their families.
DiaBuddies Days – Queensland events
For children and teens living with type 1 diabetes
Dates and times vary
Queensland
Come along to a fun day where children living with type 1 diabetes and their parents and carers can feel connected, confident and part of a community.
Register for one of our events tailored for children with type 1 diabetes and their families.
DiaBuddies Online
For children and teens living with type 1 diabetes and their families
Dates and times vary
Online
Diabetes Australia invites you to join us for our upcoming DiaBuddies online sessions. We hold sessions for both children and parents.
Register for one of our online events tailored for children with type 1 diabetes and their families.
What parents say ...
“Please continue these events as it helps our children connect and feel like they can do anything. Today’s session with Bill Hope was great! Engaging and interactive.”
Online Children's event
“Thankyou. It was brilliant. Chris was such an inspiration and has really helped me. It really helped me overcome a lot of uncertainty I had around sports and high bgl and effects of the same.”
Online Parents & Carers event
“It has helped my child to make new friendships and helped myself as parent to understand more from other parents. Great day!”
Face-to-Face family event
Useful resources
As 1 diabetes
Relevant information about type 1 diabetes for kids, teens, parents, carers and schools.
Diabetes in schools
A program designed to help kids with type 1 diabetes thrive at school.
Read about kids' experiences
Read empowering stories from kids on their journey living with type 1 diabetes.
