Diabetes Australia extends its ideas to the people, households, and communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Narelle in Far North Queensland.
We recognise that pure disasters like cyclones could make it tougher for folks dwelling 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 help and merchandise you want throughout this time.
Should you want NDSS merchandise, you’ll be able to gather 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 troublesome to achieve. You possibly can seek for another pharmacy utilizing the Healthdirect service finder. If you’re uncertain 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 help you.
- NDSS Helpline 1800 637 700 Working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (AEST)
- E-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 help organisations to make sure folks with diabetes have entry to the care and provides they want all through the restoration.
