Upcoming Events

Join us for ADEA 2025 events designed for ADEA members, Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) and diabetes health professionals. Participate in webinars, networking opportunities and state and national conferences focused on the latest advancements in diabetes care and education. Stay connected and enhance your skills in a collaborative setting.

• 11 April: ADEA Diabetes Education Research Journal Club
• 29–30 May: ADEA NSW/ACT State Conference
• 19–20 June: ADEA Victoria State Conference
• 20–22 August: Australasian Diabetes Congress

ADEA Diabetes Education Research Journal Club

The April session of the ADEA Diabetes Education Research Journal Club will focus on literature reviews, offering insights into the different types of reviews and how they inform evidence-based practice.

Speakers

Dr Virginia Hagger

• Presentation title: What type of review is that?
• Virginia will explain the different types of literature reviews and how to interpret findings of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Ms Pippa Lin

• Presentation title: Insulin self-management in adult acute care environments—a scoping review
• Pippa will present the aims and methods for her scoping review, which is exploring the evidence and protocols for insulin self-management in hospital.

🔗For more information and to register, please click here.

About the ADEA Diabetes Education Research Journal Club

The research journal club is a virtual monthly meeting, hosted by Dr Virginia Hagger and Dr Kirstine Bell, and it is open to all ADEA members. Each month will have a theme, with two presenters sharing insights about their own diabetes education-focused research or presenting on an externally published paper. The journal club is a great way to meet other ADEA members interested in research and evidence-based practice, stay up to date with new research, upskill in research methods and critical appraisal skills for your own practice, and earn points for your credentialling/re-credentialling application.

ADEA NSW/ACT State Conference 2025

29–30 May 2025 | Canberra

Join us in the nation’s capital for the ADEA NSW/ACT State Conference 2025—a two-day, in-person event designed to equip you with practical tools, deep insight, and real-world strategies for diabetes care across the lifespan.

This year’s conference kicks off with a practical skills workshop at 2pm–6pm on Thursday 29 May, followed by a full-day program on Friday 30 May featuring expert presentations and peer connection.

The conference program on Friday 30 May covers timely topics across paediatrics, primary care, aged care, outreach and more, including:

• Susan Davidson (CEO, ADEA) and Natasha Veech present an ADEA update, followed by a welcome from Abbott Diabetes Care, principal partner
• Effie Houvardas, NDSS Program Manager at ADEA, shares an update about NDSS services
• Paediatrics session – to be confirmed
• Kirstin Turner, Consultant Clinical Pharmacist and CDE, and Bente Hart, Consultant Clinical Pharmacist and Diabetes Educators, explore community and aged care approaches to diabetes in older adults
• Professor Gregory Fulcher, Endocrinologist, presents on diabetes management in primary care, highlighting the CDE’s role and offering practical tips
• Kristine Wright and Simone Collins from the Young Adult Team at Canberra Health Services discuss aligning diabetes care with the priorities of young people
• Eucale Stanes, Dietitian, presents on disordered eating in diabetes
• Dr Carolyn Petersons, Endocrinologist, shares a model of care from Aboriginal outreach clinics
• Nicole LeCornu, Nurse Practitioner and CDE, explores multidisciplinary management of diabetes in pregnancy, drawing from a nurse practitioner–led service at North Canberra Hospital

With catered breaks, a trade exhibition, and plenty of space for conversation, this event is ideal for Credentialled Diabetes Educators, health professionals, researchers and anyone involved in diabetes care.

Tickets

Early bird tickets have been extended to 15 April.

Venue

• 59 Cameron Avenue, Canberra, ACT

🔗Register now

ADEA Victoria State Conference 2025

19–20 June 2025 | Melbourne

Join us for the ADEA VIC Conference 2025—a two-day professional development experience featuring a pre-conference education workshop followed by the full-day conference.

This year’s conference program brings together a standout line-up of speakers, delivering practical and timely insights to strengthen diabetes care across diverse practice settings:

• Ann Bush (ADEA President) and Natasha Veech (ADEA) provide an ADEA update, followed by a welcome from Abbott Diabetes Care, principal partner
• Fleur Kelly, NDSS Project Lead at ADEA, shares an update about NDSS services
• Liz Allen, Nurse Practitioner at Monash Health, explores the relationship between diabetes and cancer
• A/Prof Spiros Fourlanos, Royal Melbourne Hospital, presents on the identification, diagnosis and management of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)
• Dr Sandra Neoh, Endocrinologist at Austin Health, discusses diabetes and cardiovascular risk
• Sarah Lindsey, Nurse Practitioner at Austin Health, gives a practical session on virtual diabetes care through the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED)
• Cameron Johnson, Dietitian at Monash Health, provides strategies for coaching clients about carbs, food and habits in diabetes management
• Christie Boucher and Lauren Greenall from Guild Insurance offer insights into professional requirements and expectations

With morning tea, lunch, and a buzzing trade exhibition, there are plenty of chances to network and explore new tools and services in diabetes care.

Tickets

Early bird tickets have now closed, but you can still register at the standard rate via the link below. Spaces are limited.

Dates and Venues

Education workshop—Thursday 19 June

• Pullman Melbourne On The Park
• 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002

Conference—Friday 20 June

• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)–Olympic Room
• Brunton Avenue, Richmond, Victoria 3002

🔗 Register now

Australasian Diabetes Congress 2025

We are delighted to host the Australasian Diabetes Congress at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, August 20–22, 2025. The content will once again be exceptional. The program organising committees of both societies have collaboratively developed an integrated program that will cover the latest breakthroughs in research, education and clinical care in diabetes. We have engaged outstanding speakers with whom you will be able to network to exchange opinions and discuss how to best care for the person living with diabetes. We are excited to provide you with opportunities to see old colleagues, meet new ones and connect again with our industry partners in the exhibition hall. This year’s Congress will be an in-person only event with no virtual attendance option. We look forward to seeing you on the Gold Coast in 2025. Susan and Sof, ADEA & ADS CEOs.

More information available here.