Diabetic Association Of Queensland Limited

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ABN 18009790327|Milton, QLD 4064|diabetesaustralia.com.au ACNC Register →

Revenue

$21.4M

Total Assets

$16.3M

Staff FTE

126

About

The Diabetic Association of Queensland Limited (operating as Diabetes Australia) supports people affected by diabetes, focusing on the National Diabetes Services Scheme. Their Diabetes in Schools program provides training, resources, and support to help schools accommodate students with type 1 diabetes, serving families, educators, and health professionals across Australia.

Programs (1)

Diabetes in Schools Program

A national $6 million program providing three levels of support: Level 1 (basic introductory information via web portal for all school staff), Level 2 (online modules and group workshops for staff directly supporting students with type 1 diabetes), and Level 3 (face-to-face individualized training at schools delivered by health professionals from paediatric diabetes centres).

Outcomes

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Parents attending school weekly: 25% of parents of students with type 1 diabetes must attend school at least once weekly to administer insulin

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Children experiencing glucose episodes at school: 65% of children with diabetes had a low or high blood glucose episode requiring parent attendance

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School absenteeism due to diabetes: 71% of children unable to attend school due to diabetes-related issues; students miss average of more than 2 weeks of school annually

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Impact on participation: 53% of parents believed diabetes impacted their child's ability to fully participate in school activities

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Medical interventions at school: 10% of children visited doctor or emergency department due to severe diabetes episode at school

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Staff training need: 49% of parents believe school staff would benefit from more education and training

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Students served: Approximately 11,000 school students with type 1 diabetes across Australia

ACNC Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Staff
FY2021	$21.4M	$18.9M	$16.3M	126 FTE
FY2020	$19.9M	$18.9M	$12.8M	93 FTE
FY2019	$17.9M	$18.3M	$10.8M	84 FTE + 1 vol
FY2018	$17.1M	$17.0M	$12.2M	78 FTE + 20 vol
FY2017	$15.0M	$15.1M	$11.1M	66 FTE + 129 vol
5yr history	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Health

Beneficiaries

General Community

Operates In

QLD

Domains

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium

Last enriched: 6 May 2026

Registered: 3 December 2012

Latest financials: FY2021

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