e-LEARNING COURSES FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES MANAGEMENT
The Australian Paediatric Society (APS), the peak professional body in Australia for regional child diabetes care, developed the world-first e-learning course for schools in 2017 which received the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) international prize for diabetes innovation in 2019. The constant updates are best upon ISPAD best practice, particularly the legally validated 2024 ISPAD Position Statement on Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Schools. These-e-learning courses have been endorsed by ISPAD and the Australian National Type 1 Diabetes Council.
The Australian Paediatric Society (APS), with the support of the Type 1 Foundation and the National Type 1 Diabetes Council, is conducting a national survey of parents and carers of children with Type 1 Diabetes who are currently attending, or have attended during 2024 or 2025, an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) service in Australia.
T1D Emergency Response Plan (lower glucose limit 3.5mmol/l) 2026
T1D Emergency Response Plan (lower glucose limit 4.0mmol/l) 2026
ISPAD INFOGRAPHIC - DIABETES IN SCHOOLS 2024
The world authority on Type 1 Diabetes, ISPAD, produced 2024 legally validated “plain language” infographic to advise on roles, responsibilities and the need to comply with legal frameworks for successful management of Type 1 Diabetes in Schools.
Safe Work Australia has formally acknowledged and endorsed the 2024 ISPAD Position Statement on Type 1 Diabetes in Schools as a credible and appropriate resource for schools and education authorities in meeting their workplace health and safety obligations.
APS T1D School Camp Checklist - Type 1 Diabetes
The purpose of this checklist is to assist the parent and school’s planning for camp.
Preparation and planning for a student with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) attendance on a school camp will help assist in the development of measures to meet the safety needs and requirements of all parties.
Now included is the off campus essentials list from the APS Individual Medical Orders.
Diabetes at School
New courses launched on 24 January 2026.
New site launched on 2 August 2025.
If you registered before 2 August 2025 please create a new account. Any account created prior to 2 August 2025 has not been retained.
2026 Courses launched 24 January 2026
Level 1 - T1D Level 1 - Essential care of all students with Type 1 Diabetes 2026 - for all school staff.
Level 2 - ISPAD Level 2 T1D Individualized Education 2026.
Level 3 - Complex Care of the individual student with Type 1 Diabetes 2026 - For designated school staff to complete recommended modules.
T1D support videos
Insulin administered using a syringe
Insulin administered using a pen
Glucagon Administration
Mini dose Glucagon Administration
Blood Glucose Checking
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