Links
Information about Diabetes
Royal Children's HospitalThe department of Endocrinology and Diabetes has provided a website containing useful information on type 1 diabetes, and its management during childhood and adolescence.
Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia has information on Type 1 and also Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Australia - VIC
Phone: 1300 136 588
DA-Vic is the peak consumer body and leading charity representing all people affected by diabetes and those at risk.
Reality Check
Reality check is a website for young people with diabetes. You can find a lot of articles and stories on diabetes at this website, as well as a forum for chatting with other young people with diabetes (but ask your parents first if you can take part).
Diabetes Kids and Teens
This is a website with a range of information for kids and teens with diabetes, and also their parents and carers. You can find advice here on lots of aspects of living with diabetes, as well as a diabetes dictionary, and multicultural resources.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The JDRF is the world's largest charitable supporter of type 1 diabetes research, working toward the search for a cure for type 1 diabetes.
National Diabetes Services Scheme
This is a scheme provided by the Australian government and administered by Diabetes Australia which aims to deliver diabetes-related products at subsidised prices for people with diabetes. It is free to register with the NDSS if you have been diagnosed with diabetes.
HypoActive
Hypoactive aims to promote healthy active lifestyles for people living with type 1 diabetes. They provide information on how to avoid hypos and hypers during and after exercise, and offer a number of events that offer those with diabetes an opportunity to be active in a healthy and supportive environment with diabetics.
Transition to Adult Care
SweetSweet is a website for teens and their parents who want more information on making the transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care. There are many factsheets available on different aspects of the transition.
Alcohol & Drug Use
Diabetes Australia VICDAV has detailed information on what happens when you are diabetic and consume alcohol, including a document you can print out on safe alcohol consumption.
Sweet
Sweet has a helpful section on alcohol consumption, hangovers, sex, and drug-taking for teens with diabetes.
Reachout
Reachout provide a range of factsheets on the effects of drinking alcohol, and where you can get help if it's becoming a problem.
Diabetes Kids and Teens
Learn more about what is a safe amount to drink if you have diabetes, and what to do if you're out with friends, how to get home, and how to deal with any illness the following day.
Sexual Health Sites
Your Sex HealthThis site provides information on reproductive and sexual health issues for teenagers and young adults. There is plenty of information here also on the emotional, practical and relationship issues that can arise for young people, including real-life dilemmas.
The Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
A clinic that specialises in sexual health.
Driving with Diabetes
Vic Roads 1Vic Roads 2
Phone: 131 171
The VicRoads site provide information on medical conditions to getting your licence in Victoria, as well as further information on getting your Learner plates, which you can apply for when you turn 16 years old.
Diabetes Australia
This site provides lots of information on what to do about obtaining a licence for people with diabetes.
Healthy Eating / Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders FoundationHelpline: 1300 550 236
The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria is the main source of support and information for people with eating disorders and their families in Victoria. You can find important information about links, events, support groups, and education on this site.
The Butterfly Foundation
The Butterfly Foundation is a nationwide community-based organisation that aims to raise the awareness of eating disorders, support Australians with eating disorders, and provide their carers with relief and assistance.
Diabetes Camps
Camp DiabetesAt Camp Diabetes Victoria, you can find out more about camping programmes, see photos, and download a registration kit to attend one of the camps.
Mental Health Sites
beyondblue - the national depression initiativebeyondblue is a well-known Australian organisation that aims to raise the profile of depression, anxiety, and their related substance-abuse disorders.
Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14
Lifeline is a not-for-profit organisation offering a number of services at both the national and local level. You can call them anytime of the day or night to chat about your worries and anxieties.
Kids Helpline
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Kids helpline is a service for kids and teenagers who need somebody to listen to them about things that are causing them upset, such as problems at home, a friend who might need help, something bothering you at school, or if you're just feeling sad or confused.
Headspace
Headspace is a website provided by the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, and can help you with finding out more information on common (e.g. anxiety and worry) and not so common mental health problems.
Mood Gym
This site has been designed to help with people experiencing sadness or depression, and is free to use.
