Meet Deb Gooley – an outstanding woman advocating for children with type 1 diabetes

Diabetes In Schools, an initiative led by Diabetes Australia, is a program that encourages families, schools and health professionals to work together to support students manage their diabetes at school. Deb was instrumental in liaising with teachers, families and students affected by diabetes, and ensured the training program, resources and content were accurate and easy to understand.

At the same time, Deb also managed the Diabetes Victoria Diabetes At School program, where she worked closely with the Victorian Department of Education to ensure all online resources, training manuals and video content was produced to a high standard, assisting school teachers and educators so Victorian families and school aged children affected by diabetes can be safe in a school setting.

Juggling these two projects involving many diverse stakeholders and competing deadlines, Deb’s outstanding work did not go unnoticed. Her peers and colleagues nominated her for the Diabetes Victoria 2020 International Women’s Day Recognition Award.

The award recognises the work of the wonderful women who make up more than 75% of Diabetes Victoria’s staff.

“I felt privileged to have been recognised by my peers for my contribution within our team, for the work that has been done in supporting children with type 1 diabetes, their families, as well as staff in schools and early childhood settings through the Diabetes at Schools program,” Deb said.

Find out more about Diabetes In Schools with Diabetes Victoria.