ADEA is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the IDF-WPR and ADC 2026 Travel Grants.

We received a strong number of thoughtful and insightful applications from ADEA members across regional, rural and remote communities. Each application told a story of commitment, care and the important role ADEA members play in their communities. We were proud to see the breadth of work being done across Australia and the passion members bring to diabetes education every day.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences, aspirations and the important work they are doing through the application process. The quality and depth of applications highlighted the dedication of our members and the diverse ways they support people living with diabetes across Australia.

Through the travel grants, ADEA is pleased to support four members to attend IDF-WPR and ADC 2026 in Melbourne, creating opportunities to connect with colleagues, share knowledge and bring new insights back to their local communities.

Congratulations to our successful Travel Grant recipients

Licke Lewis

Alice Springs Hospital, Northern Territory

Jenna Matters

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Western Australia

Kieran Woodford

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service, Western Australia

April Saladores

Correctional Health, Central Australia

We look forward to welcoming Licke, Jenna, Kieran and April to IDF-WPR and ADC 2026 in Melbourne, and hearing more about their experiences, insights and the important work they continue to do in their communities.

These grants would not be possible without the enthusiasm and commitment of our members, and the support of partners who share our vision for strengthening diabetes education and care.

We thank Novo Nordisk for their support in helping make this opportunity possible and enabling ADEA members to come together, share knowledge and connect at Congress.

Thank you for sharing your State Conference stories

Your reflections and experiences have helped celebrate the ADEA community as we look ahead to Congress

Over recent months, ADEA members have come together at State Conferences across Australia to learn, connect and share experiences.

Through #ADEAActLocal and #ADEAActNow, members shared their reflections, key learnings and moments of connection from their State Conference experiences.

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their stories. Your contributions highlighted the value of coming together, learning from one another and strengthening the diabetes education community across Australia.

Congratulations to Angela Hsiao, who has been selected as the recipient of our State Conference social media giveaway and will receive a full registration to attend IDF-WPR and ADC 2026 in Melbourne.

We look forward to seeing Angela, our Travel Grant recipients, and the wider ADEA community connect at Congress.

Looking ahead to Melbourne

 ADEA is proud to bring our community together at IDF-WPR and ADC 2026.

We look forward to welcoming our members to Melbourne, hearing their stories, sharing experiences and celebrating the important work of diabetes health professionals across Australia and the region.

As we come together at Congress, we will continue to connect global knowledge with the local experiences and expertise that strengthen diabetes care every day.

Global knowledge. Local impact.

We are looking forward to meeting soon!

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Jeffrey Fan
Marketing and Communications Officer
ADEA
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