Philanthropy

Why choose Diabetes Victoria?

Supporting Diabetes Victoria in your philanthropic journey, will ensure you play an integral role in our work. 

• • We provide education and support programs, events, and information to improve diabetes self-management. 
  • We are one of Victoria’s leading charitable funders of diabetes research and have a proud history of improving diabetes management strategies. To learn more, click here.
  • We support the Diabetes Australia Research Program (DARP) to fund promising research projects.  
  • Together with Deakin University, we established the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes ACBRD, Australia’s first and only centre that is dedicated to understanding the psychological, social and behavioural aspects of living with diabetes. 
  • We are running one the most successful type 2 diabetes prevention programs in Australia, the Life! program 
  • Our diabetes camps for children and teenagers provide support, education, and community engagement for young people with diabetes and their families. 
  • We have a strong focus on access and equity, and strive to support our priority communities; including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as well as culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 

Leave a gift in your will

A gift of as little as 1% of your estate can be the key to unlocking a future free from diabetes for future generations. 

Safewill and Gathered Here are two of Australia’s leading online will writing platforms. With Safewill or Gathered Here, you can safeguard your life’s work, while looking after the people and causes that are closest to your heart, in just a few clicks.

In support of Diabetes Victoria, Safewill is offering all supporters of Diabetes Victoria a discount of 50% to help them protect their loved ones. With this discount you can prepare your will today for just $80. However, if you find the cost of writing a will a barrier or would like an alternative option, you can write your legal will for free with Gathered Here.

After you’ve taken care of your loved ones, you may also wish to leave a gift to Diabetes Victoria. 

Share your story

Join us and share your story of giving to inspire others! By sharing your journey with Diabetes Victoria, you can help break the stigma and isolation that many within our community feel living with diabetes.

Fill out our online form and help inspire others with your story.