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Diabetes WA runs a number of diabetes information sessions and diabetes workshops for people living with diabetes and supporters of them.
Find a suitable workshop near you! Have a look through the events of this month here. For the next month, just click on the right arrow.
You can filter events by type, region and event location. Read more.
Not sure which type of workshop to book? Read the guide to find the right workshop for you!
All our workshops are free for NDSS registrants and Diabetes WA members.
If an event appears crossed out, it is booked out. In that case, please book in an alternative event that suits you.
january, 2019
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thu17jan9:45 amthu12:00 pmClassroom ShopSmart (Melville)9:45 am - 12:00 pm Melville
Event Details
This two hour session will help you to make healthy choices while shopping. Learn how to decode food labels and spot the techniques used to trick you into buying unhealthy
Event Details
This two hour session will help you to make healthy choices while shopping. Learn how to decode food labels and spot the techniques used to trick you into buying unhealthy food.
Classroom ShopSmart is an alternative to ShopSmart (which takes place in an actual supermarket), suited for those people who would prefer to learn healthy shopping skills in a class setting.
For people with all types of diabetes.
DWA members and people registered on the NDSS can attend for free and are also eligible to bring a support person for free.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Time
(Thursday) 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Melville
thu17jan12:45 pmthu3:00 pmFootSmart (Melville)12:45 pm - 3:00 pm Melville
Event Details
Your feet are made for walking- so let’s keep them healthy. This 90 minute session will teach you all you need to know about checking and caring for your feet. For
Event Details
Your feet are made for walking- so let’s keep them healthy. This 90 minute session will teach you all you need to know about checking and caring for your feet.
For people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Diabetes WA members and people registered on the NDSS can attend for free and are also eligible to bring a support person for free.
Time
(Thursday) 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Melville
sat19jan8:45 amsat4:30 pmDESMOND (Banksia Grove)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Banksia Grove
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Time
(Saturday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Banksia Grove
tue22jan8:45 amtue4:30 pmDESMOND (Middle Swan)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Middle Swan
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Bookings for this session have now closed. To find the next workshop near you, please call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Middle Swan
wed23jan1:45 pmwed4:00 pmMedSmart (Boya)1:45 pm - 4:00 pm Boya
Event Details
This two hour workshop will help you understand what your medications are, what they do and how to address any concerns you have about taking your medications. For people with type
Event Details
This two hour workshop will help you understand what your medications are, what they do and how to address any concerns you have about taking your medications.
For people with type 2 diabetes.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Boya
thu24jan8:45 amthu4:30 pmDESMOND (Shark Bay)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Shark Bay
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program
Location details will be given upon booking.
Bookings for this session have now closed. To find the next workshop near you, please call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Thursday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Shark Bay
tue29jan8:45 amtue4:30 pmDESMOND (Southern River)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Southern River
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Bookings for this session have now closed. To find the next workshop near you, please call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Southern River
tue29jan1:45 pmtue4:00 pmMeterSmart (Bassendean)1:45 pm - 4:00 pm Bassendean
Event Details
Do you find checking your blood glucose painful? Or suspect you are not getting accurate results? This practical skills session will show you all the best techniques for using your
Event Details
Do you find checking your blood glucose painful? Or suspect you are not getting accurate results? This practical skills session will show you all the best techniques for using your meter to help manage your diabetes.
For people with type 2 diabetes only.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Diabetes WA members and people registered on the NDSS can attend for free and are also eligible to bring a support person for free.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Bassendean
wed30jan8:45 amwed4:30 pmDESMOND (Brookdale)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Brookdale
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Brookdale
thu31jan8:45 amthu4:30 pmDESMOND (West Leederville)8:45 am - 4:30 pm West Leederville
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Bookings for this session have now closed. To find the next workshop near you, please call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Thursday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
West Leederville
thu31jan9:45 amthu5:00 pmLet's Prevent (Bunbury)9:45 am - 5:00 pm Bunbury
Event Details
Let's Prevent is a brand new health program for adults at risk of heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes. This program provides you with all the practical information, skills and
Event Details
Let’s Prevent is a brand new health program for adults at risk of heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes. This program provides you with all the practical information, skills and support you need to make positive lifestyle changes that will help you to avoid these chronic conditions in the future.
Read more about Let’s Prevent.
Once you have booked in you will be sent a booklet called Preparing for Let’s Prevent. This will ask you to fill in some relevant health information. Please bring this booklet to your session.
Details of the location will be provided once you have booked in. Food is not provided, please bring your own lunch and snacks.
To book, click on the button below or call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Thursday) 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Bunbury
thu31jan1:15 pmthu4:30 pmInsulin Pump Workshop (Cockburn)1:15 pm - 4:30 pm Cockburn
Event Details
Are you unsure about using your insulin pump? This general practical skills session explores bolus types, insulin rates and ratios. Want more info? Click here. For people with
Event Details
Are you unsure about using your insulin pump? This general practical skills session explores bolus types, insulin rates and ratios. Want more info? Click here.
For people with type 1 diabetes who use a pump.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Diabetes WA members and people registered on the NDSS can attend for free and are also eligible to bring a support person for free.
Time
(Thursday) 1:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Cockburn
january, 2019
Sort By:
date
Date
Title
Color
Post Date
Event Type :
All
All
CarbSmart
Classroom ShopSmart
Connect with diabetes
DAFNE
DESMOND
FootSmart
Health professional training
Insulin Pump Workshop
Let's Prevent
Living with Insulin
MedSmart
MeterSmart
No Registration Required
Ready Set Go - Let's Move
ShopSmart
Type 1 Tech Night
Walking Away
Region:
All
All
Goldfields
Great Southern
Kimberleys
Midwest
Perth East Metro
Perth North Metro
Perth South Metro
Pilbara
South West
Wheatbelt
Event Location:
All
All
Albany
Armadale
Banksia Grove
Bassendean
Beechboro
Belmont
Boya
Bridgetown
Brookdale
Broome
Bruce Rock
Bunbury
Busselton
Cannington
Capel
Carnarvon
Caversham
Cockburn
Collie
Dalyellup
Dongara
Ellenbrook
Esperance
Exmouth
Floreat
Geraldton
Gnowangerup
Greenfields
Guildford
Harvey
Heathridge
Helena Valley
Joondalup
Jurien Bay
Kalbarri
Kalgoorlie
Karratha
Katanning
Kelmscott
Kojonup
Kwinana
Mandurah
Manjimup
Medina
Melville
Menora
Merredin
Middle Swan
Midland
Mirrabooka
Mount Barker
Narrogin
Northam
Pearsall
Piara Waters
Riverton
Rivervale
Rockingham
Scarborough
Shark Bay
South Hedland
South Perth
Southern Cross
Southern River
Subiaco
Tom Price
Wanneroo
Warnbro
Wellard
West Leederville
Willetton
thu17jan9:45 amthu12:00 pmClassroom ShopSmart (Melville)9:45 am - 12:00 pm Melville
Event Details
This two hour session will help you to make healthy choices while shopping. Learn how to decode food labels and spot the techniques used to trick you into buying unhealthy
Event Details
This two hour session will help you to make healthy choices while shopping. Learn how to decode food labels and spot the techniques used to trick you into buying unhealthy food.
Classroom ShopSmart is an alternative to ShopSmart (which takes place in an actual supermarket), suited for those people who would prefer to learn healthy shopping skills in a class setting.
For people with all types of diabetes.
DWA members and people registered on the NDSS can attend for free and are also eligible to bring a support person for free.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Time
(Thursday) 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Melville
thu17jan12:45 pmthu3:00 pmFootSmart (Melville)12:45 pm - 3:00 pm Melville
Event Details
Your feet are made for walking- so let’s keep them healthy. This 90 minute session will teach you all you need to know about checking and caring for your feet. For
Event Details
Your feet are made for walking- so let’s keep them healthy. This 90 minute session will teach you all you need to know about checking and caring for your feet.
For people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Diabetes WA members and people registered on the NDSS can attend for free and are also eligible to bring a support person for free.
Time
(Thursday) 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Melville
sat19jan8:45 amsat4:30 pmDESMOND (Banksia Grove)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Banksia Grove
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Time
(Saturday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Banksia Grove
tue22jan8:45 amtue4:30 pmDESMOND (Middle Swan)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Middle Swan
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Bookings for this session have now closed. To find the next workshop near you, please call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Middle Swan
wed23jan1:45 pmwed4:00 pmMedSmart (Boya)1:45 pm - 4:00 pm Boya
Event Details
This two hour workshop will help you understand what your medications are, what they do and how to address any concerns you have about taking your medications. For people with type
Event Details
This two hour workshop will help you understand what your medications are, what they do and how to address any concerns you have about taking your medications.
For people with type 2 diabetes.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Boya
thu24jan8:45 amthu4:30 pmDESMOND (Shark Bay)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Shark Bay
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program
Location details will be given upon booking.
Bookings for this session have now closed. To find the next workshop near you, please call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Thursday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Shark Bay
tue29jan8:45 amtue4:30 pmDESMOND (Southern River)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Southern River
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Bookings for this session have now closed. To find the next workshop near you, please call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Southern River
tue29jan1:45 pmtue4:00 pmMeterSmart (Bassendean)1:45 pm - 4:00 pm Bassendean
Event Details
Do you find checking your blood glucose painful? Or suspect you are not getting accurate results? This practical skills session will show you all the best techniques for using your
Event Details
Do you find checking your blood glucose painful? Or suspect you are not getting accurate results? This practical skills session will show you all the best techniques for using your meter to help manage your diabetes.
For people with type 2 diabetes only.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Diabetes WA members and people registered on the NDSS can attend for free and are also eligible to bring a support person for free.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Bassendean
wed30jan8:45 amwed4:30 pmDESMOND (Brookdale)8:45 am - 4:30 pm Brookdale
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Brookdale
thu31jan8:45 amthu4:30 pmDESMOND (West Leederville)8:45 am - 4:30 pm West Leederville
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the
Event Details
The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program is an education course designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes.
Find out more about the DESMOND program.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Bookings for this session have now closed. To find the next workshop near you, please call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Thursday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
West Leederville
thu31jan9:45 amthu5:00 pmLet's Prevent (Bunbury)9:45 am - 5:00 pm Bunbury
Event Details
Let's Prevent is a brand new health program for adults at risk of heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes. This program provides you with all the practical information, skills and
Event Details
Let’s Prevent is a brand new health program for adults at risk of heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes. This program provides you with all the practical information, skills and support you need to make positive lifestyle changes that will help you to avoid these chronic conditions in the future.
Read more about Let’s Prevent.
Once you have booked in you will be sent a booklet called Preparing for Let’s Prevent. This will ask you to fill in some relevant health information. Please bring this booklet to your session.
Details of the location will be provided once you have booked in. Food is not provided, please bring your own lunch and snacks.
To book, click on the button below or call 1300 001 880.
Time
(Thursday) 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Bunbury
thu31jan1:15 pmthu4:30 pmInsulin Pump Workshop (Cockburn)1:15 pm - 4:30 pm Cockburn
Event Details
Are you unsure about using your insulin pump? This general practical skills session explores bolus types, insulin rates and ratios. Want more info? Click here. For people with
Event Details
Are you unsure about using your insulin pump? This general practical skills session explores bolus types, insulin rates and ratios. Want more info? Click here.
For people with type 1 diabetes who use a pump.
Location details will be given upon booking.
Diabetes WA members and people registered on the NDSS can attend for free and are also eligible to bring a support person for free.
Time
(Thursday) 1:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Cockburn