DIABETES WA has secured a State Government grant from Lotterywest.
Co-funded by the National Diabetes Services Scheme, the grant will go towards the 2023 type 1 kids camp which is a collaboration between Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Diabetes WA.
The aim of the camp is to support young children with type 1 diabetes through fun-filled activities, such as morning fitness, games, races, dress up discos and more.
This year's upcoming camp theme will be superheroes.
Diabetes WA CEO Melanie Gates said: "Our kids' camps are part of our commitment to support all West Australian kids and their families living with 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.
"We know how vital these activities are to creating a sense of community for West Australians with diabetes, particularly those younger members who might need extra support," she said.
The grant was presented by Dr Katrina Stratton, Member for Nedlands on The Kids' Bridge also named Koolangka Bridge at Perth Childrens 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."
Pictured, left to right: Annie Farinosi, PCH Camp Coordinator/Diabetes Nurse Educator; Amy Fiddes, Diabetes WA Community Education Coordinator; Dr Katrina Stratton MLA Member for Nedlands; Martin Boylen, Diabetes WA General Manager Marketing and Fundraising; Professor Elizabeth Davis, PCH Head of Department Endocrinology and Diabetes.
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