Advocacy, Policy, and Governance

Advocacy

Submissions

ADEA responds to discussion papers and issues on relevant topics about diabetes education and healthcare matters. ADEA occasionally contributes to submissions made by other organisations.

In keeping with our principle of consultation and seeking members input, ADEA has established a Policy Advisory Group to support our policy work. If you are interested in joining this group please contact us.

Title	Description
2024–25 pre-budget submissions	The 2024–25 pre-budget submissions by ADEA and its unified partners, Diabetes Australia and the Australian Diabetes Society. The submissions relate to diabetes in Australia, the workforce, and research.
Optimal care – increasing access to the diabetes workforce	The 2024–25 pre-budget submissions by ADEA and its unified partners, Diabetes Australia and the Australian Diabetes Society. The submissions relate to diabetes in Australia, the workforce, and research.
Diabetes research	The 2024–25 pre-budget submissions by ADEA and its unified partners, Diabetes Australia and the Australian Diabetes Society. The submissions relate to diabetes in Australia, the workforce, and research.
Diabetes research — appendix
Submission to the Commonwealth Government's COVID-19 Response Inquiry	ADEA's submission to an inquiry to review the Commonwealth Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and make recommendations to improve response measures in the event of future pandemics.
ADEA's submission to the Federal Government's Unleashing the potential of our workforce — Scope of Practice Review (2023).	In February 2023, the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report outlined priority recommendations to improve primary care. One of these was that the Australian Government work with states and territories to explore the barriers and incentives for all health practitioners to work to their full scope of practice.
CDEs and diabetes workforce submission to an inquiry into diabetes (2023)	ADEA-led submission about CDEs and the diabetes workforce to the 2023 Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes. Co-authored by ADEA's unified partners, Diabetes Australia and The Australian Diabetes Society.
Australia's diabetes epidemic — an overview (2023)	Submission to the 2023 Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes. It is an overarching submission, led by ADEA's unified partner Diabetes Australia, looking at the broad impacts and key areas for reform.
Reducing the impact of type 2 diabetes — detection, prevention, and remission (2023)	Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes submission about type 2 diabetes prevention and remission.
Improving access to diabetes-related technology and medicines (2023)	Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes submission about diabetes-related technology and medicines.
Reducing the impact of diabetes on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians (2023)	Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes submission about reducing diabetes among First Nations peoples.
Australian Diabetes Society research submission for diabetes inquiry (2023)	Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes submission about diabetes research requirements. Authored by the Australian Diabetes Society with input from ADEA.
Diabetes health professionals pre-budget submission (2023)	Submission about three strategic investments in diabetes care.
The role of diet in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes (2018)	Joint submission with DAA to WA parliamentary enquiry on the role of diet in type 2 diabetes.
NMBA proposed registration standard prescribing in partnership (2018)	Submission to NMBA regarding non-medical prescribing in partnership discussion paper.
A Health System Coalition in support of constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (2013)

ADEA is dedicated to shaping policy and advocacy around key issues in diabetes education and care.We champion the vital roles of Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) and the broader diabetes health workforce, ensuring that diabetes support remains a priority within the Australian healthcare system.

Members gain access to resources, guidance, and a voice in advancing support for people living with diabetes.

Through collaboration with key stakeholders, ADEA also works to raise standards in diabetes education and care across Australia.

Policy

Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy

ADEA is the leading organisation for health professionals providing diabetes education and care.

Professional conduct refers to the way in which a person behaves while acting in a professional capacity. The ADEA Code of Conduct sets the minimum standards expected of the diabetes educator. It provides a framework for, but is not limited to, their:

clinical practice and competency
engagement with the ADEA
respect of the client’s choices
collaboration with other health professionals

The Code of Conduct is a fundamental ADEA standard designed also for an audience beyond diabetes educators, including people requiring or receiving diabetes education, other health professionals and organisations and the wider community:

Governance

ADEA follows a strict Code of Conduct and encourages all members to familiarise themselves with the By-laws and Constitution.

The Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) is a company limited by guarantee. A company limited by guarantee is a common company structure used for not-for-profit organisations in Australia that reinvest any surplus towards the organisation’s purposes.

As a member of a not-for-profit organisation which is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee, you have certain rights and obligations. These rights and obligations are detailed in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth), and the organisation’s constitution. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) administers the Corporations Act.

ADEA’s Constitution defines the operation of the company in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001.

By-laws

The Australian Diabetes Educators Association’s (ADEA’s) By-laws (By-laws) sets out the details of the structures, governance, processes, roles and responsibilities of the National Board of Directors. The By-laws also determines the aim of ADEA and the functions and governances of Branches and Branch Executive. The By-laws is divided in out Sections (Clauses) under five (5) By-laws (Headings):

Branches
Elections of Branch Executives, and Directors and Office Bearers of the Board
Written Board Resolutions
Credentialled Diabetes Educator Program
Complaints and Disciplinary Action

In the interpretation of the By-laws, except where explicitly excluded by context, words and phrases have the same meanings as those used and defined in the Constitution.

The ADEA recommends that all members familiarise themselves with the By-laws. The By-laws must be read in conjunction with the Constitution.