Diabetes Australia extends its ideas to the people, households, and communities affected by the flooding throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.
We recognise that pure disasters like floods could make it tougher for folks residing with diabetes to entry important provides and handle their well being. The Nationwide Diabetes Providers Scheme (NDSS) is right here to assist guarantee you’ll be able to proceed to entry the assist and merchandise you want throughout this time.
Should you want NDSS merchandise, you’ll be able to accumulate them from any NDSS Entry Level, which is often an area pharmacy. Should you don’t have your NDSS card with you, you’ll be able to nonetheless entry your merchandise utilizing your Medicare card.
We perceive that your common pharmacy could also be closed or tough to achieve. You’ll be able to 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 accessing diabetes merchandise, the NDSS Helpline is right here to assist 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 intently with emergency companies and native assist organisations to make sure folks with diabetes have entry to the care and provides they want all through the restoration.
