Diabetes WA has secured the Lotterywest Grant, which has been co-funded by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and will go towards the 2023 Type 1 Kids Camp.
A collaboration between Perth’s Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Diabetes WA, the aim of the Type 1 Kids Camp is to connect and support young children with type 1 diabetes.
“Our type 1 diabetes kids camps give children the opportunity to build their confidence by being away from their families, to have fun with their peers, and to be supported to focus on self-care while learning how to independently manage their diabetes throughout their stay,” Diabetes WA CEO Melanie Gates said.
Ms Gates says the activities offered at the camp also help to “create a sense of community” for children with type 1 diabetes, who often “need extra support”.
The grant was presented by Dr Katrina Stratton Member for Nedlands on The Kids’ Bridge also named Koolangka Bridge at Perth Children’s Hospital.
“It’s an honour to present this grant to Diabetes WA and PCH to help kids living with type 1 diabetes and to support such a great initiative,” Dr Stratton said.
For more information about the camps or to inquire about signing up, contact: community@diabeteswa.com.au.
