CAPTION: PDGN Patron, Hon. Judi Moylan AO (glasses, centre left) with Professor Liz Davis on her immediate left and Professor Greg Johnson on the far left with participants at the launch of the Diabetes in Schools Program at St Peter’s Primary School Western Australia.
Advocacy action by Parliamentarians and patient groups in Australia has brought results. The Government has announced the Type 1 Diabetes Management in Schools program will commence in early 2020, in readiness for the new school year.
This 6 million Australian Dollar initiative will support students with type 1 diabetes by providing a training and education program for staff at selected schools, to support students with the condition.
Staff at selected schools will be trained in glucose monitoring, insulin administration and recognition of hypoglycaemia.
In addition, a new online portal will be available to all parents, principals, school staff and health professionals that will provide access to a range of tools to help schools better understand how to support students with type 1 diabetes while at school.
The programme will give parents peace of mind that their children are supported in managing their condition while at school.
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