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The National Diabetes Services Scheme Agreement

Schedule 1 - Objectives of the Scheme

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1.1.1 The specific objective of the Scheme are as follows:

  1. to provide diabetes aids, equipment and appliances in accordance with Section 9A(1)(a) of the National Health Act 1953. Section 9C(1) of the Act allows the Commonwealth to enter into an arrangement with a public corporate body for the supply of such aids prescribed to persons who require them;
  2. Diabetes Australia must, on behalf of the Australian Government and in accordance with the National Health Act 1953, supply Products under the Scheme to Registrants throughout each State and Territory of Australia;
  3. provide Products utilising efficient and effective delivery mechanisms including the use of contemporary communication, information technology and management systems;
  4. ensure that there are appropriate and equitable access arrangements to the Scheme across Australia;
  5. enhance opportunities for community health providers including community pharmacies, Diabetes Centres, GP Practices and community health centres to continue their role as Agents in the distribution of Scheme products, whilst also optimising the role of the other distribution points provided by Diabetes Australia. This is to maximise the accessibility of Scheme Products and Services;
  6. provide appropriate information and support services to maximise the capacity of the Registrant to manage their diabetes. Important to the effective delivery of information and support services is the development and delivery of Product/Services that are consistent across Australia as well as addressing the different population and regional needs of Registrants;
  7. undertake Strategic Development activities to maintain and improve the capability of the Scheme to meet the needs of Registrants and provide information on a nationally consistent basis throughout the duration of the Agreement. The initial focus areas for Strategic Development projects will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people with diabetes, culturally and linguistically diverse people with diabetes, older Australians with diabetes and the impacts of diabetes on psychosocial and mental health issues.