Peer Support
Join Diabetes Victoria’s peer support groups for those living with or affected by diabetes. Our peer support groups offer a welcoming space to share experiences, gain insights from others and create connections. These groups are led by community members, healthcare professionals, or a blend of both, all dedicated to creating inclusive environments for connecting with others.
Support our peer support community this Christmas
As rates of diabetes diagnoses continue to rise diabetes support programs, like peer support, are more important than ever. Your donation this Christmas will help reduce the impact of diabetes in our community.
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Type 1 peer support program
The Diabetes Victoria peer support groups provide an opportunity for people to meet others in their local community that might be experiencing similar things and connect with their local diabetes network.
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Type 2 peer support program
Research has shown that members of support groups, such as the diabetes peer support groups, are more confident about their diabetes, are less depressed and less stressed – in part because they have the knowledge to better manage their diabetes.
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Mixed peer support program
Diabetes Victoria mixed peer support programs offer a wide range of support across Victoria. With a hybrid approach, these mixed groups offer a diverse perspective while strengthening advocacy efforts and helping the wider community to remain connected.
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Future Leaders
If you’re between 18-22 years old and living with type 1, this program may be for you! This program allows you to connect with other emerging leaders while honing your leadership skills.
Peer Support Map
Please search through the map below to find a support group in your local area. Click on the T1 tile, to reveal more information about the support group in your area.
If you are interested in starting a Type 1 Peer Support Group, or are already running one and would like to join the Diabetes Victoria Peer Support Program, contact: peersupportgroups@diabetesvic.org.au or call 1800 637 700
*Please note: Peer support groups are for adults aged 18 and over, including groups for parents and carers of people living with diabetes. For children and teenagers under 18 years of age, Diabetes Camps Victoria provides an opportunity for young people living with diabetes to connect with each other through camps and day activities. Find out more about Diabetes Camps Victoria.
*Please note: Contact details are provided for individuals seeking diabetes peer support. Organisations and other businesses must not contact group convenors for purposes of marketing or market research.
Join the peer support network
Research has shown that members of peer support groups are more confident about managing their diabetes. Express your interest in joining a peer support group near you.
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Already involved in peer support?
Have you already joined a peer support group? Thank you for your ongoing commitment to Diabetes Victoria’s peer support network.