In addition to
DART, there are several prominent research organisations in Australia. Together, through the generous support of donations, supporters and the government, they provide funding for research into diabetes.
Research
National Research Organisations
Study - Researchers at RMIT University are recruiting participants to complete a 30- 40 minute survey on life style behaviours and psychological health.
Please note: Diabetes Australia (DA) is not involved in and does not specifically endorse this research. The information is provided as a service to the diabetes research community and it's members.
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Survey – Can you help us to learn more about the challenges facing adults with diabetes who need to be active?
Please note: Diabetes Australia (DA) is not involved in and does not specifically endorse this research. The information is provided as a service to the diabetes research community and it's members.
Study - Type 1 Diabetes Prevention
Have you ever wondered what might have been if your diabetes could have been prevented and would you give the rest of your family that chance?
Please note: Diabetes Australia (DA) is not involved in and does not specifically endorse this research. The information is provided as a service to the diabetes research community and it's members.
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National Research Organisations
Kellion Diabetes Foundation
Diabetes Research Foundation of Western Australia
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Baker IDI
The untimely death of John Kellion in September 1972 at the age of 38 due to complications of diabetes led to the establishment of the Kellion Diabetes Foundation by his father Claude. For many years this foundation was the only private source of funding in Australia for diabetes research and continues to be a major contributor to the Diabetes Australia Research Trust (DART).
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The Diabetes Research Foundation of Western Australia (DRFWA) was established in 1976 to research the causes and complications of diabetes and to ultimately find a cure. The DRFWA is a not-for-profit organisation which comprises of an elected Board who believe a cure for diabetes can be found.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is a world leading non-profit, non-governmental contributor to diabetes research. JDRF’s mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of medical research.
Australian research supported by JDRF is focused on three goal areas:
- restoring normal blood glucose levels
- preventing and reversing complications
- preventing type 1 diabetes.
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The Diabetes Research Centre, based in Melbourne, is currently involved in several clinical trials and studies. The centre is often looking for people with diabetes or their family members to become involved in these trials.
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Baker IDI represents a historic moment in medical research in Australia and the merger provides a model for scientific research around the world. The new organisation combines the formidable strength of Baker research into cardiovascular disease and diabetic complications with the outstanding diabetes research and patient care of IDI
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Barwon Health conducts numerous clinical trials across a number of research departments. At times, reseachers will call for participants for their clinical trials. For more information about clinical trials at Barwon Health, contact the Trial Unit Manager on (03) 5226 7621
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