
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government administered by Diabetes Australia.The NDSS provides blood and urine testing strips, syringes, needles for insulin pens and insulin pump consumables at subsidised prices to people with diabetes.
Diabetes Australia has administered the NDSS for the Commonwealth since 1987.
Once registered, you may receive your items by one of the following ways:
- Visit Diabetes SA at 159 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 9am - 12 noon.
- Visit one of the Sub-Agents.
- Telephone your order through by calling 1300 136 588 and quote your registration number, Medicare and any other concession/pension cards together with your credit card details. Hours of operation are Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 9am - 12 noon.
- Mail the NDSS order form to GPO Box 9824, Adelaide SA 5001. Delivery is free.
- Submit your order via our Online Shop.
- Or for further information regarding NDSS, please contact our Customer Service staff on 1300 136 588 or email orders@diabetessa.com.au
Aim
The NDSS aims to enhance the capacity of people with diabetes to understand and manage their life with diabetes and to ensure they have timely, reliable and affordable access to the products and services they require to effectively self-manage their condition.
Who is eligible to register?
The Scheme is available to all Australian residents who hold a Medicare card and who have been diagnosed with diabetes by a health professional.
Visitors to Australia may also be eligable to access the NDSS through a recipricol agreement with their home country.
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