Diabetes Victoria was represented by two staff members who are relatively new to their roles. We heard from Craig Wright who is the Donor Relations Manager and a soon-to-be member of the Rotary Club of Wyndham.
He was accompanied by Maddy Griffin whose main area of expertise is as a dietitian. She consults diabetes patients on how best to cope with their condition through the adoption of a healthy eating regime. Her talk focused on the Life! Program which is designed to prevent us from getting diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Since 1953, Diabetes Victoria has been the leading charity and peak consumer body working to reduce the impact of diabetes in the community.
Their work supports people with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. They are also committed to supporting the research into a cure for the disease and helping to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.
They are dedicated to their cause because, every day, more than 70 Victorians are diagnosed with diabetes. It is the fastest-growing chronic condition in Australia. The incidence of diabetes will continue to rise unless effective prenetion strategies are put into place.
Craig advised on some of the ways we could help:
- Donating to diabetes research and education programs.
- Leaving a bequest.
- Volunteering at events.
- Donating unwanted goods.
