Meet the Blue Circle Collective — a nationwide community of Ambassadors, Advocates, and Advisers united to drive significant change for all Australians.
There are over 1.5 million Australians residing with diabetes in the present day, and hundreds of thousands extra who help, look after, or love somebody who does. But for too lengthy, the voices of these individuals have sat on the edges of coverage conversations, consciousness campaigns, and healthcare selections. The Blue Circle Collective is altering that.
Launched by Diabetes Australia, the Blue Circle Collective is a rising nationwide community that brings collectively passionate people who wish to do greater than stay with diabetes; they wish to reshape how Australia understands and responds to it.
Ambassadors, Advocates, and Advisers every have a definite function, all linked by a standard goal. Whether or not influencing nationwide coverage, sparking grassroots motion, or shifting public notion, members aren’t bystanders; they’re the driving power.
” There has at all times been stigma surrounding individuals who stay with sort 1 or sort 2 diabetes, and I consider one solution to change that’s for these with lived expertise to assist educate others.” – Dominic Speranza, Group Advocate
With the Blue Circle Collective spanning nationwide, we’re proud to introduce the highly effective voices that symbolize and uplift the diabetes neighborhood throughout Australia. Our Ambassadors, Advocates, and Advisers come from a variety of experiences and backgrounds, every bringing their very own perspective to the Circle.
Ambassadors are high-profile voices who champion diabetes consciousness on the nationwide stage by way of media, public occasions, and main campaigns. As acquainted faces, they share an actual connection to the trigger and a lifelong dedication.
Meet a few of our 2026 Ambassadors: Warren Bingham, Lachlan Kennedy, Lara McSpadden, Isabella Magee, Bas de Ruijter, Gordon Bunyan
Advocates are passionate volunteers who converse from lived expertise. They form packages, share tales, and guarantee actual voices are heard the place selections get made — consultants in what it’s wish to stay with diabetes.
Meet a few of our 2026 Advocates: Dominic Speranza, Lauren Cusack, Dr Amira Howari, Vicky Kavasilas, Sebastian Harris, Kate Wildermuth, Lucy Woods
Combining skilled experience with lived expertise, Advisers information Diabetes Australia’s Board and Administration on technique and analysis, translating neighborhood views into genuine, impactful options.
Meet a few of our 2026 Advisers: Leon Tribe, Yvonne Appleby, Emma Bond, Jenna Cantamessa, Saradhi Motamarri, Caitlin Rogers, Caroline Thomas
Members contribute in ways in which go well with them, both sharing tales or insights that form packages and companies, collaborating in occasions and media alternatives, contributing to analysis and advocacy efforts, offering formal session to the Diabetes Australia Board and Administration, and supporting or main community-driven initiatives. Some step into the highlight; others work behind the scenes. Each matter equally.
Irrespective of how diabetes touches your life, your expertise is essential. Whether or not you reside with diabetes, care for somebody who does, work within the subject, or are in danger, your expertise issues. Your voice may help form packages, help others, and make an actual distinction within the lives of households residing with diabetes.
“In the event you’re enthusiastic about becoming a member of the Blue Circle Collective, please step in. Your voice, your story, and your particular person circumstances really matter. Every of your tales inside the Circle can assist us eradicate the impression of diabetes on all Australians.” – Kirsten McMahon, Nationwide Supervisor Social Impression
Go to our web site to find how the Blue Circle Collective is creating change and get to know the tales behind the inspiring Australians driving it.
