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Congratulations to Kay Dean and Teresa di Franco, announced last Saturday November 14, (World Diabetes Day), as joint Jan Baldwin National CDEs of the Year for 2020.
Kay Dean
Kay Dean (QLD), Jan Baldwin National CDE of the Year, 2020
‘Having practiced in the UK as an emergency nurse I moved to Australia in 2010 with a young family.
‘I initially moved into primary care with a motivated GP who had an interest in diabetes management and encouraged me to complete a postgraduate certificate in diabetes management.
‘This led me to join Ipswich Diabetes Service in 2013 as a trainee diabetes educator where I am now working as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner Nurse Navigator in diabetes.
‘I am passionate about building strong partnerships between primary care, non- government organisations and hospital services to ensure patients receive timely access to quality diabetes care that meets their individual needs and circumstances.’
Teresa di Franco (WA), Jan Baldwin National CDE of the Year, 2020
Teresa di Franco
‘Since registering as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator I have been involved in establishing and practising in a multidisciplinary community allied health service at Perth Diabetes Care and am part of a multidisciplinary aboriginal podiatry and diabetes service, Moorditj Djena.
‘I have been passionate about providing input into the direction of diabetes education in the future to ensure it is accessible, affordable and of a high standard for all people living with diabetes by taking roles on the ADEA Clinical committee, WA Health Network Endocrine Executive advisory group and the Curtin University Diabetes Education Course review advisory committee.
‘I believe in making living with diabetes as less stressful as possible and providing people with the most up to date technology. Having seen family members live with various forms of diabetes and some eventually succumbing to the complications of diabetes, this inspired me to venture down the diabetes educator pathway.
‘I was lucky to be part of establishing Perth Diabetes Care together with my husband, who is also a CDE, and our amazing team to provide a full support team for people living with diabetes in the primary care setting. The support I provide as a CDE is strengthened by our team approach to care.
‘During my time with Moorditj Djena I have been able to work with a team of Aboriginal Health professionals, Podiatrists and Dietitians to provide diabetes education to clients in a community-based clinic.
‘CDEs have the ability to impact the lives of those living with all types of diabetes and as part of two amazing teams I am able to meet so many wonderful people and support them on their journey with diabetes.’
Andrew Lechleiter
‘Their work is an inspiration to all of us.’
Mr Andrew Lechleiter, Chief Marketing Officer at Eli Lilly Australia presented the Award on behalf Lilly.
Lilly have financially supported the Award Program since 2014.
‘Our heartfelt congratulations goes to all the Finalists.
‘Their contribution to the community of people with diabetes is extraordinary and shows what is possible to achieve when passion is combined with genuine care.
‘Their work is an inspiration to all of us.’
Many thanks to Eli Lilly for their their generous support of the award.
Their support makes it possible for each State winner to receive a $1,000 scholarship, and the National winners a $5,000 scholarship each.
The Award program profiles and acknowledges leading CDEs and their extraordinary contributions in the community of people with diabetes and diabetes education.
It is a chance for us to honour and celebrate the difference CDEs make in people’s lives each day.
Nominees are selected based on:
The award evolved from the Jan Baldwin award. Ms Baldwin was an innovative and dedicated diabetes educator who strongly influenced the practice of diabetes education in Australia until her passing in 1999.
Congratulations to all State and Territory winners, who our community have celebrated widely over the last week.
We look forward to hearing more about their activities over the coming year.
Read about our 2020 CDEs of the Year
Congratulations to Kay Dean and Teresa di Franco, announced last Saturday November 14, (World Diabetes Day), as joint Jan Baldwin National CDEs of the Year for 2020.
Kay Dean
Kay Dean (QLD), Jan Baldwin National CDE of the Year, 2020
‘Having practiced in the UK as an emergency nurse I moved to Australia in 2010 with a young family.
‘I initially moved into primary care with a motivated GP who had an interest in diabetes management and encouraged me to complete a postgraduate certificate in diabetes management.
‘This led me to join Ipswich Diabetes Service in 2013 as a trainee diabetes educator where I am now working as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner Nurse Navigator in diabetes.
‘I am passionate about building strong partnerships between primary care, non- government organisations and hospital services to ensure patients receive timely access to quality diabetes care that meets their individual needs and circumstances.’
Teresa di Franco (WA), Jan Baldwin National CDE of the Year, 2020
Teresa di Franco
‘Since registering as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator I have been involved in establishing and practising in a multidisciplinary community allied health service at Perth Diabetes Care and am part of a multidisciplinary aboriginal podiatry and diabetes service, Moorditj Djena.
‘I have been passionate about providing input into the direction of diabetes education in the future to ensure it is accessible, affordable and of a high standard for all people living with diabetes by taking roles on the ADEA Clinical committee, WA Health Network Endocrine Executive advisory group and the Curtin University Diabetes Education Course review advisory committee.
‘I believe in making living with diabetes as less stressful as possible and providing people with the most up to date technology. Having seen family members live with various forms of diabetes and some eventually succumbing to the complications of diabetes, this inspired me to venture down the diabetes educator pathway.
‘I was lucky to be part of establishing Perth Diabetes Care together with my husband, who is also a CDE, and our amazing team to provide a full support team for people living with diabetes in the primary care setting. The support I provide as a CDE is strengthened by our team approach to care.
‘During my time with Moorditj Djena I have been able to work with a team of Aboriginal Health professionals, Podiatrists and Dietitians to provide diabetes education to clients in a community-based clinic.
‘CDEs have the ability to impact the lives of those living with all types of diabetes and as part of two amazing teams I am able to meet so many wonderful people and support them on their journey with diabetes.’
Andrew Lechleiter
‘Their work is an inspiration to all of us.’
Mr Andrew Lechleiter, Chief Marketing Officer at Eli Lilly Australia presented the Award on behalf Lilly.
Lilly have financially supported the Award Program since 2014.
‘Our heartfelt congratulations goes to all the Finalists.
‘Their contribution to the community of people with diabetes is extraordinary and shows what is possible to achieve when passion is combined with genuine care.
‘Their work is an inspiration to all of us.’
Many thanks to Eli Lilly for their their generous support of the award.
Their support makes it possible for each State winner to receive a $1,000 scholarship, and the National winners a $5,000 scholarship each.
The Award program profiles and acknowledges leading CDEs and their extraordinary contributions in the community of people with diabetes and diabetes education.
It is a chance for us to honour and celebrate the difference CDEs make in people’s lives each day.
Nominees are selected based on:
The award evolved from the Jan Baldwin award. Ms Baldwin was an innovative and dedicated diabetes educator who strongly influenced the practice of diabetes education in Australia until her passing in 1999.
Congratulations to all State and Territory winners, who our community have celebrated widely over the last week.
We look forward to hearing more about their activities over the coming year.
Read about our 2020 CDEs of the Year
