Acknowledgements

This website has been made possible by funding received from beyondblue - the national depression initiative. We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the young people and parents who generously shared their experiences and gave their time to participate in this study. Their openness and enthusiasm was inspiring.

The following people also made significant contributions to this research and the web site:

Website content Victoria Hamilton Meredith Rayner Aaron Lillis Matthew O'Rourke	Website Design Rachel Berwick Mary-Anne Lilikakis Andrew Robinson
Research Assistance Beth Stubbs Gordana Bruce Ruth O'Rourke Maren Rawlings Kate Ferris	Data collection & Analysis Gordana Bruce Ruth O'Rourke Maren Rawlings

We also acknowledge the contributions of Assoc/Prof. Britt Klein.

Diabetes Australia Victoria
Linda Douglas
Beth Dunlop

Regional Services
Anne Pekin - Centre Manager, Harrow Bush Nursing
Lynne Fraser & Sue Gilenan - Wimmera Health Care Group
Judy Fenton - Portland Hospital
John Kearny - Hamilton Base Hospital

General Diabetes Facts and Information

Diabetes Australia: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Diabetes Australia - Vic: www.diabetesvic.org.au
JDRF: www.jdrf.org.au
www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/swinpsyche/etherapy/lwww/index.html