The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australia Government administered by Diabetes Australia.
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) delivers subsidised products, information and support services to people with diabetes across Australia. The Scheme started in 1987 and is funded by the Australian Government. Diabetes Australia administers the Scheme on behalf of the Government.
People who are registered with the NDSS can access a range of products to assist in their diabetes management including:
• Subsidised testing strips for checking blood glucose levels
• Free insulin syringes and penneedles
• A subsidised insulin pump consumables for eligible registrants
• A range of information services and support.
Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes are eligible to register with the NDSS for the duration of their pregnancy.
It is free to register with the NDSS and only needs to be done once.
What is the NDSS?
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government, managed in Western Australia by Diabetes Tasmania. The scheme provides people living with diabetes access to a range of free and subsidised diabetes-related products*, as well as support, services and information.
What are the Benefits?
NDSS products enable people to self manage their diabetes in a safe and affordable way. Products include syringes, needles, insulin pump consumables and testing strips and are available via our network of over 420 NDSS agencies (eg. pharmacies), by phone or mail order.
Am I Eligible?
The Scheme is available to all Australian residents who hold an Australian Medicare card and who have been diagnosed with diabetes by a health professional. Visitors to Australia may also be eligible to access the NDSS through a reciprocal agreement with their home country. A doctor or credentialled diabetes educator will need to certify the type of diabetes on the NDSS registration form. This ensures that people with diabetes have access to the most appropriate range of products and services to manage their diabetes.
How Can I Access NDSS Products?
Without the NDSS, accessing the vital products you need to manage your diabetes can be complicated and costly. The NDSS approved product list makes it simple and easy, and accessing significantly discounted products makes the scheme very cost-effective. Mail and phone orders are dispatched within 48 hours and delivered to your door.
There are five ways to purchase:
• From our stores - at Diabetes Tasmania offices in Hobart or Launceston. Click here for location maps
• From your local Access Point - there are over 120 across Tasmania. Click here to locate one near you
• By mail. To download an NDSS order form click here
• By phone. Place your order by calling 1300 136 588
What's an NDSS Access Point?
'Access Point' is a term used to describe a NDSS-approved outlet where NDSS products can be purchased.
• For a full list of NDSS Access Point locations across Tasmania, click here
• Many of our Access Points are now listed on Google Maps, Click here to be directed
The NDSS and Diabetes Tasmania
Diabetes Tasmania co-ordinate the NDSS in Tasmania, ensuring easy ordering and smooth delivery of diabetes products to people registered with the scheme right across the state.
NDSS registrants can take advantage of Diabetes WA programs and services and we offer additional support through our membership program. If you're interested in becoming a Diabetes Tasmania member, connecting you to the latest information, services and support, click here.
The NDSS is administered nationally by Diabetes Australia.
Register on the NDSS
Click here to download the NDSS registration form. All you need to do is complete the form, have it signed by a Medical Practitioner or Credentialled Diabetes Educator and return it to:
Diabetes Tasmania
GPO Box 827
Hobart TAS 7001
National Gestational Diabetes Register
The National Gestational Diabetes Register was established within the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) to help women who have had gestational diabetes to manage their health into the future.
Registration with the National Gestational Diabetes Register is free. Women who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, reside in Australia and hold or are eligible to hold an Australian Medicare Card are entitled to register.
Click here to sign up to the National Gestational Diabetes Register.
Download an Order Form
• Click here to download the NDSS product order form.
Insulin Pump Consumables
• Click here to download the latest IPC product order form
* Subsidised products are only available to people registered on the NDSS. Syringes and needles are free on the NDSS, other products are subsidised - see the NDSS order forms for full details.
Click here for more information on Access Points and the NDSS.