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Diabetes Victoria Peer Support Groups

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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.

Diabetes Victoria Peer Support Groups Map

Please search through the map to find a support group in your local area. Click on T1, T2 or M tile, to reveal more information about the respective type of support group in your area.

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Type 1 Key: t1 Type 2 Key: T2 Mixed Group, both type 1 and 2: Key: Mixed Group, both type 1 and 2

*Please note: Diabetes Victoria 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 provide 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.

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    Type 1 peer support groups

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  • Group of people in a circle formation

    Type 2 peer support groups

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Peer Support Convener

 Head to the Peer Support Convenor Hub

Here you will find resources to help provide the best guidance for your Peer Support Group. At Diabetes Victoria, we believe in supporting, empowering and campaigning for all those that live with or are affected by diabetes.

We are here to support you as you guide your peers.

Janet, Diabetes Nurse Educator

I started this group when [a]... young adult asked if she could meet others with T1. Being in a rural country town, I was hesitant as I didn't think we would get many members....Our first meeting was held on Nov 14 2022, we had 14 people with diabetes attend! The group has so much more potential with 5 volunteering to join the Committee and planning for an exciting 2023 has begun! We now have a name T1PS and a focus - Thank you TEAM DVPS for your Support your manual and your ongoing encouragement...” - Yarrawonga Mulwala Support Group

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Testimonial

Kathy, Allied Health Assistant

The benefits to the group are educational with guest speakers from other Health Professionals, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers/Psychologist, Chemist, Continence Victoria, Tai Chi instructor and others over the years.  The support in a safe environment the members give each other, the sharing of how people manage their diabetes, the friendships and [camaraderie] have been very rewarding to be involved in” - - HealthAbility Carrington Health Diabetes Support Group

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