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Programs and education
Diabetes WA runs a range of free diabetes self-management programs, including face-to-face workshops and live online programs on behalf of the NDSS. You can book online or contact us on 1300 001 880.
Our popular SMARTs programs are being relaunched in July 2026. SMARTs are free, short and practical workshops for people living with diabetes. Choose the topic that matters to you — food, feet, medications or shopping — and learn simple skills you can use straight away. Find out more below.
We also offer a variety of other programs for people living with diabetes which can be found here.
DESMOND
DESMOND
DESMOND, which stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed, is an interactive workshop that helps build…
MyDESMOND
MyDESMOND
MyDESMOND empowers people to confidently self-manage type 2 diabetes in a way that suits their lifestyle. It brings together evidence-based…
DESY
DESY
DESY is a community co-designed and culturally adapted version of the DESMOND program. It stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management…
Beat It
Beat It
Want help to reach your fitness goals? Beat It is an 8-week group exercise and lifestyle program to help you…
OzDAFNE
OzDAFNE
OzDAFNE is an online group education program for adults with type 1 diabetes which teaches you how to work out…
Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Baby Steps supports women who have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy, to make healthy choices. It is designed to empower…
Living Well with Diabetes
Living Well with Diabetes
Whether you were diagnosed recently or have lived with diabetes for some time, this is your chance to chat, ask…
Type 1 Events
Type 1 Events
We run education events on type 1 diabetes technology, type 1 TACTICS for exercise and other topics. Click below for…
CarbSMART
CarbSMART
This workshop helps you understand carbohydrates and how they affect blood glucose levels. Learn how to choose quality carbs, manage…
ShopSMART
ShopSMART
ShopSMART helps you make more confident choices at the supermarket. Learn how to read food labels, compare products and choose…
FootSMART
FootSMART
FootSMART helps you care for your feet and reduce your risk of diabetes-related foot problems. Learn what to check, how…
MedSMART
MedSMART
MedSMART helps you feel more confident with type 2 diabetes medications. Learn how diabetes medicines work, how to take them…
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government and is administered by Diabetes Australia. The NDSS agent in WA is Diabetes WA. Find out more about the NDSS at ndss.com.au or call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700.
Diabetes WA acknowledge and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
We pay respects and acknowledge the important role of Elders past and present, for they hold the memories of the traditions, cultures, and aspirations of Australia’s First Nations peoples, and have taken on the responsibility to protect and promote our culture and leave a legacy for future Elders and leaders.
We acknowledge any Sorry Business that may be affecting individuals, families, and communities at this time.
As an organisation, we understand the impact that diabetes has on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia and as such we promise to be respectful, take lead from the community and walk together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations in our journey to reducing the impact of diabetes for the First Peoples of Australia.
