More community support for diabetics under a WA Labor Government

• $10.4 million commitment to support Western Australians living with type 1 and 2 diabetes
• Funding to expand services and reduce costs, meaning more people can access care in the community rather than hospital
• Announcement builds on the Cook Labor Government’s record investment in healthcare

Western Australians living with type 1 and 2 diabetes will have access to cheaper, better connected support services under a re-elected Cook Labor Government.

Announced today, the $10.4 million commitment will help diabetics self-manage their conditions, preventing hospitalisation.

Funding will be provided to the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre to deliver crucial education services at no cost, including new insulin therapy workshops, the ‘CyberCarbs’ online carbohydrate counting program and the expansion of peer support groups into the Mid West, Goldfields and South West.

The centre’s dedicated community-based psychology services will also be made free and the funding will make after-hours appointments available for the first time.

In addition, WA Health will work with Diabetes WA to establish an integrated diabetes service for those living with type 2, improving efficiency and connectedness between existing services and delivering better patient care and outcomes.

Today’s announcement builds on the Cook Labor Government’s record investment in health and mental health services, with more than $14.3 billion in additional funding since 2021.

Comments attributed to Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:

“Providing expanded access to support services for people living with diabetes will help them self-manage their condition and prevent unnecessary hospitalisation."

“Today’s announcement will mean diabetics have cheaper, better connected services and greater access to peer support and education."

“Only the Cook Labor Government will do what’s right for WA, by investing in essential health

services for the community.”