Monthly Archives: October 2026

From Heartbreak to Hope: A Turning Point for CGM Access  HISTORICAL SUMMARY  |  MAY 2016  DANII Foundation's campaign for affordable access to continuous glucose monitoring technology. © DANII Foundation  A DANII Foundation historical account This page preserves an important chapter in DANII Foundation history in our own words. It replaces previously republished media material and uses photographs and campaign assets from the DANII Foundation collection.  The moment hope became a commitment  On 15 May 2016, during the federal election campaign, the Coalition announced a $54 million commitment to improve access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for children and young…

The May 2016 $54 million election commitment and DANII Foundation’s advocacy for continuous glucose monitoring  HISTORICAL SUMMARY  |  MAY 2016  DANII Foundation community members and supporters during the campaign for greater access to CGM technology. Photograph from the DANII Foundation collection.  DANII Foundation historical record This page records a significant milestone in Australia’s journey toward wider access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). It has been written by the DANII Foundation from its own historical perspective and replaces previously republished media coverage.  A landmark commitment in May 2016  On 15 May 2016, during the 2016 federal election campaign, Prime Minister Malcolm…

Taking CGM education, awareness and hope across Australia  HISTORICAL SUMMARY  |  APRIL-MAY 2017  Families and community members attending a DANII Foundation CGM information session during the 2017 National Roadshow. © DANII Foundation.  DANII Foundation historical record This page is DANII Foundation’s own account of its 2017 National CGM Information Roadshow. It replaces previously republished media coverage and uses photographs from the DANII Foundation collection. April 2017 - a new chapter for CGM access  April 2017 marked an extraordinary chapter in the DANII Foundation story. After years of campaigning for greater access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology, the Australian Government’s…

DANII Foundation historical summary | April 2017   DANII Foundation community members and supporters during the 2017 CGM campaign period. Photo: DANII Foundation collection.  A significant step forward for families living with Type 1 diabetes  April 2017 marked an important chapter in Australia’s journey toward wider access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology for people living with Type 1 diabetes.  From 1 April 2017, an Australian Government initiative began providing subsidised CGM products through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) for eligible people with Type 1 diabetes under 21 years of age. At the time, the initiative represented a major change…

DANII's Gift: Government funding brings lifesaving CGM technology within reach of Australian children and young people living with Type 1 diabetes  1 April 2017 marked an extraordinary milestone for Australia's Type 1 diabetes community and for the DANII Foundation.  The Australian Government commenced funding for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), providing fully subsidised access for eligible children and young people under 21 living with Type 1 diabetes.  The Australian Government committed $54 million to the initiative, which was expected at its commencement to assist approximately 4,000 Australian children, young people and their families. …