The operations and functions of the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) and Diabetes Feet Australia (DFA) are independently managed by steering committees under the guidance of the National Council and auspices of Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) Limited. NADC and DFA are divisions of the ADS.
National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC)
The National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) is a national collective of organisations that are involved either directly or indirectly in diabetes services and care. The NADC was established to explore mechanisms and implement strategies for improving the standard of care for people with, or at risk of diabetes. NADC member organisations take a leadership role in developing the appropriate networks in their areas in order to achieve this outcome.
The NADC was established in 1994 by the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) and the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). The ADS and ADEA held joint responsibility of the NADC until June 2014. The ADS now holds sole responsibility for its operations. The NADC has been a division of the ADS since March 2015.
For more information about the NADC and its objectives, including membership, please visit the NADC website: nadc.net.au
Diabetes Feet Australia (DFA)
Diabetes Feet Australia (DFA) was established to help reduce the incidence and impact of foot disease on the lives of Australians living with diabetes. DFA engages with multiple partner organisations across Australia to create a national body for people suffering diabetic foot disease. A multidisciplinary approach to the diabetic foot patient is critical in delivering gold standard treatment. DFA advocates a coordinated approach by Health Professionals, Researchers, Government & Industry as critical to achieving its vision of ending avoidable amputations in a generation. DFA has been a division of the Australian Diabetes Society since July 2018.
For more information about DFA and its activities, please visit the DFA website:
National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC)
The National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) was established in 1994 as a national collective of Diabetes Centres that seek to improve the standard of care available to people with diabetes. These Diabetes Centres strive to be Centres of Excellence in diabetes care. Our standards are underpinned by the principles of chronic disease management, including a multidisciplinary approach with an effective system of service delivery, integration and co-ordination of care between different services and service providers (including general practice), support for self-management, evidence-based decision support and clinical information systems, with the focus being on proactive maintenance of good health and complications prevention. NADC Diabetes Centres aim to bridge the gap between the acute care hospital system, and the long-term chronic care of primary care and community services. The NADC is an organisation jointly established by the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) and the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). Since March 2015, NADC is a division of the Australian Diabetes Society.
For information about the NADC and its objectives, including membership please visit the NADC website at nadc.net.au/
