DiabHQ UPDATE: Community Reference Group
The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre is committed to finding better ways for children and families to live with and manage type 1 diabetes (T1D). Following the successful launch of the DiabHQ mobile app—co-designed with families like yours—we're now moving into the exciting next phase.
Phase 1 of the DiabHQ project focused on creating a data platform and co-designing a mobile app for T1D patients and families. The DiabHQ app officially launched in November and is now being rolled out across the PCH Diabetes Service, enabling users to view their health data, access support, and find resources.
Phase 2 of the DiabHQ project is currently underway and we’re forming a new Community Reference Group (CRG) to guide work planned for 2026.
In 2026, we'll be exploring more flexible, personalised appointment models and enhancing the DiabHQ app while building a clinician portal that enables better communication and more targeted care.
We need your voice. We're forming a Community Reference Group to guide this work. Your lived experience will be invaluable in ensuring these innovations truly work for families.
FIND OUT MORE: DiabHQ Phase 2 – What next!
- Enhancement of the patient portal (DiabHQ app) to include new functionality including:
- Mental health support
- Integration of CGM and wearable devices
- AI chatbot allowing users to ‘chat’ 24/7, accessing evidence-based, contextual education and support
- Richer health data display (including CGM data)
- Individualised learning pathways
- Enhanced clinic preparation to enable a more stream-lined experience for patients and families
- Development of a clinician portal that will allow clinicians to view diabetes data in new and different ways, helping them to quickly understand patient needs and to offer more personalised and responsive care, regardless of patient location.
- Development of a researcher portal that will allow researchers to:
- Access a state-of-the-art national diabetes research platform* designed to accelerate research and translation
- Identify and recruit patients eligible for trials.
If you're interested in helping shape the future of diabetes care at Perth Children's Hospital, we'd love to hear from you!
Email queries@diabhq.org.au to register your interest.