Overview of the Scheme

The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government administered by Diabetes SA.

To register with the NDSS, applicants must be diagnosed with diabetes and hold or be eligible to hold a Medicare card and live in Australia. Sometimes visitors to Australia may be eligible through a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with their home country.

People who are registered with the NDSS can access a range of subsidised Government approved products including:

• subsidised testing strips for checking blood glucose levels
• free insulin syringes and pen-needles (if you require insulin)
• subsidised insulin pump consumables (IPCs)
• information services on managing life with diabetes.

Eligible persons can only be registered by their Doctor or a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE).

Click here to download the Registration Form or call 1300 136 588.