Diabetes Australia extends its ideas to the people, households and communities affected by the flooding throughout New South Wales.
We recognise that pure disasters like floods could make it tougher for individuals residing with diabetes to entry important provides and handle their well being. The Nationwide Diabetes Companies Scheme (NDSS) is right here to assist guarantee you may proceed to entry the help and merchandise you want throughout this time.
Should you want NDSS merchandise, you may gather them from any NDSS Entry Level, which is often an area pharmacy. Should you don’t have your NDSS card with you, you may nonetheless entry your merchandise utilizing your Medicare card.
We perceive that your common pharmacy could also be closed or troublesome to succeed in. You may seek for another pharmacy utilizing the Healthdirect service finder. Should you’re not sure if a pharmacy is open, it’s a good suggestion to name forward earlier than visiting.
Should you want help or have questions on accessing diabetes merchandise, the NDSS Helpline is right here to help you.
NDSS Helpline: 1800 637 700
Working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (AEST)
Electronic mail: [email protected]
In a life-threatening emergency, please name Triple Zero (000).
Diabetes Australia will proceed to work carefully with emergency companies and native help organisations to make sure individuals with diabetes have entry to the care and provides they want all through the restoration.
