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The Reality Check website and its managers The Type 1 Diabetes Network are running a raffle to raise some money to keep on kicking on. First Prize is a new AFL footy jumper signed especially for us by Dale 'The Flea' Weightman (pictured), the Tigers champion who happens to have Type 1 diabetes.
1 ticket for $5. 3 tickets for $10. 10
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Thanks to everyone who completed our survey
about 'transition' last month.
In just 10 days we received 244 responses! The full results of the survey have today been published on the Reality Check website. Some of the key findings were:
The survey results have been provided to the Transition Information Kit Reference Committee for review and the results will be incorporated into development of the information kit, due to be launched later this year. |
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Nasrin Parsian, doctoral candidate at Deakin
University, is conducting research to explore
the meaning of spirituality and its impact on
coping strategies used by young adults with
diabetes when they face difficult life
situations.
You are invited to participate in this project in either of the following two ways: 1. Completing an anonymous questionnaire and returning it through the mail or e-mail. 2. Completing a questionnaire and then following the study by participating in an interview and a focus group. If you wish to participate to the interviews please contact the Researcher on: 03 9244 6600 or email to npars@deakin.edu.au. Please note that: * The participants must be between 18 to 28 years old. * Have had diabetes for at least one year. |
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The Inspire Foundation and CIRC are doing
research that looks at what enables or
prevents young people from diverse
communities participating in community and
government decision making.
They're running an Online Forum Discussion where you'll be able to respond to questions and engage in discussions about your experiences of online participation. |
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Girls with Type 1 diabetes between 11 and 20
are invited to take part in a Macquarie
University-supported research study about
understanding the effect diabetes has on you
and your quality of life, and particularly
how you and your parents feel about 'hypos'.
There are two parts to the study: Questionnaires and a Discussion/Focus Group. You are invited to take part in both or either parts of the study. If you're interested or would like more information about this study, please contact Leila Mazoudier on 0416 340 861 or e-mail leilamazoudier@hotmail.com. |
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As those group certificates roll in, and you
contemplate gathering all your paperwork and
shlepping down to the accountant, remember to
collect all your medical supplies receipts too.
Mel's article is a quick overview of what medical expenses you can and can't claim in your tax. |
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Survey central this month! Thanks for
helping out - we ask all researchers
recruiting participants through us to report
back on the outcomes of their studies, and
try to follow them up when they forget - we
will bring you news as they flood in over the
coming months and years.
Thanks! |
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