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What does The DANII Foundation do?
The DANII Foundation is a distinguished charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It was established following Daniella Meads Barlow’s tragic passing due to Dead in Bed Syndrome (DIBS), a phenomenon linked to ineffective blood sugar regulation in those living with T1D during sleep.
Better, safer living through technology
Our mission is preventing DIBS and enhancing T1D individuals’ safety. We raise T1D awareness, lobby for affordable access to advanced technologies like Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Insulin Pumps, and educate the public. The DANII Foundation aims to alleviate the fear of not waking up, striving for an improved quality of life within the T1D community.
Our Achievements
The DANII Foundation established an Australia-wide consumer campaign to make life-saving remote alert technology for those living with Type 1 Diabetes affordable and reduce the unnecessary suffering and deaths often associated with Type 1 Diabetes. This resulted in the Australian Government committing to give all 130,000 Australians with Type 1 Diabetes access to subsidised Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), reducing the costs of life-saving technology from $5000 to under $400 per year for those living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Not just campaigning – practical help too
The DANII Foundation didn’t just campaign – at the same time DANII raised funds to help those who couldn’t afford CGM, eventually supplying several hundred Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems to those living with Type 1 Diabetes. That has now been replaced with the even more ambitious programme to provide Insulin Pumps where needed.
Our Insulin Pump Programme
Insulin Pump therapy, coupled with technologies like Continuous Glucose Monitors, holds a transformative potential for Type 1 Diabetes patients. It decreases severe hypoglycemia occurrences, enhances glucose control, and lowers costs linked to emergencies and hospitalisation. Moreover, it mitigates hypoglycemia-related fears, distress, and depressive symptoms, positively impacting health status and quality of life. Unfortunately limited access due to costs hinders its adoption among Australians with Type 1 Diabetes.
*Important notice: Insulin Pump Scholarship Application Paused
Due to an overwhelming demand for Insulin Pumps and the high volume of applications received, we have temporarily paused the enrolment process. We appreciate your interest and apologise for any inconvenience. Scholarship applications will resume when the waiting list has cleared – please check back later for updates. If you have any questions or would like further clarification please email us at team@danii.org.au.
Upcoming Events
09 April – DANII Foundation T1D Workshop
14 June – 13th Annual Danii Foundation Jelly Bean Ball
17 October – DANII Foundation Bowls Day
Don’t miss these exciting fundraising events in support of the DANII Foundation. Plus, attend our workshop with information about the latest T1D technology, connect with a Diabetes Educator, join a Q&A session, and meet others living with Type 1 Diabetes. Together, let’s make a difference for Australians with T1D!
Bunnings Sausage Sizzles
We’re always grateful for extra help at our Bunnings Barbeques. Come help us raise funds to provide Insulin Pump Scholarships!
26 April – Pymble (NSW) *
03 May – Cessnock (NSW) *
31 May – Padstow (NSW) *
19 July – Bennetts Green (NSW) *
27 July – West Gosford (NSW) *
* Volunteers are needed for these dates. Please can you help us?
Over 1300 lives changed ... so far!
Changing the lives of over 1300 families ... so far!
Over 1300 lives
changed ... so far!
Changing the lives
of over 1300
families ... so far!
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