Are you a health professional and/or researcher working in the field of Type 1 Diabetes in Australia or New Zealand?
If so, join our CoP
Our goal is to accelerate the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based models of care for children and young people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). To achieve this goal, we will establish a Community of Practice (CoP) and conduct research to support its implementation.
What is a CoP?
A CoP is a group of people who share a common concern, a set of problems, or interest in a topic and who come together to fulfil both individual and group goals. CoPs focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance a domain of professional practice.
The T1D Models of Care CoP focuses on best practice care for children and young people living with T1D. The CoP is an ANZSPED initiative supported by the Children's Diabetes Centre, Breakthrough T1D Centre of Excellence.
How can I be involved?
The CoP is open to all health professionals and researchers working in the field of T1D in Australia and New Zealand.
If you would like to join the CoP please register below. You will receive an invitation to join Basecamp, an online platform supported by NADC where we will share recordings, presentations, resources, events and a place to chat with your colleagues. Calendar invites with zoom details will be sent to registrants for future CoP sessions.
The next CoP session - the first of 2026!
Tuesday 31st March,12-1pm AEDT, Understanding neurodivergence and the impact on diabetes management, presented by Simone Collins – Senior Diabetes Social Worker – Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Service, Canberra Health Services.
In this upcoming Community of Practice session, we will explore how understanding neurodivergence can significantly impact our approach to managing T1D within paediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations. Recognizing the unique challenges that neurodivergent individuals face in flexibility, functioning, and handling complex tasks is crucial for tailoring models of care effectively.
This session will focus on strategies for integrating neurodiversity into our educational frameworks and clinical practices. The goal is to empower healthcare providers to create tailored, inclusive care plans that address the specific needs of neurodivergent children and their families.
Previous CoP sessions (can be accessed in Basecamp)
25th February - Optimising the tech team, presented by Dr Craig Taplin, Head of Diabetes Services, and Kath Irwine Clinical Nurse Specialist at Perth Children’s Hospital.
17th June - Westmead Model of Care for Transition of Children to Adult Services presented by Assoc Professor Ann Maguire, Kim Sharplin and Julie Klimek (The Children Hospital at Westmead), Emma Nowak and Deb Anderson from the Trapeze service, and Clinical Professor Jane Holmes-Walker (Westmead Adult Hospital)
11th September - Hosted by Dr Kriti Joshi (Endocrinology and Diabetes SMO), Karen Bragg (Diabetes CNC, CDE and Nursing team lead), Min Laroiya (Diabetes Dietitian) and a Social Worker from the Queensland Children’s Hospital on their Model of care for The Type 1 Diabetes New Patient Clinic.
25th November - Hosted by the Sydney Children’s Hospital Model of Care team: Phuong Phan (CNC), Justine Cunningham (CNC), Troy Balvet (Dietitian), Smriti Krishnan (Psychologist) on their annual clinic designed for established patients. This unique clinic is run by a nurse and dietitian and focuses on addressing specific concerns outside of regular medical reviews.
Planning for 2026:
If you would like to host a session in 2026, please email rebecca.pedruzzi@thekids.org.au or heather.roby@thekids.org.au