The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes is the first national research centre in Australia and internationally, dedicated to investigating the behavioural, psychological and social aspects of diabetes.
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes focuses on what it is like to live with diabetes and how to improve both health and quality of life for those living with or at risk of diabetes. By addressing the psychological, social, and behavioural aspects of diabetes the Centre complements the strong biomedical research focus in Australia and internationally.
The Centre’s innovative and community-informed research has highlighted the crucial role of emotional well-being, health stigma, language and communication, health beliefs, and behaviour change. The Centre creates new knowledge and evidence-based resources to translate research findings into policy, improve clinical care, and, most importantly, enhance real-world outcomes with and for people affected by diabetes.
The Centre publishes widely, received multiple awards for research excellence, and is committed to supporting and training the next generation of researchers and health professionals. Most importantly, the Centre’s work has local, national and international impact.
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes was launched in 2010, as a partnership for better health between Diabetes Victoria and Deakin University. In 2025, the Centre proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary, with both partners renewing their commitment to supporting its innovative and impactful research through to 2030.
As a partnership between Diabetes Victoria and Deakin University, the Centre is uniquely positioned to understand and respond to the unmet needs of people with or at risk of diabetes. Through strategic collaborations, and with generous supporters, the Centre has attracted considerable research funding enabling the work of a talented team to achieve diabetes research advancements.
In 2021, the Centre became a domain of the Institute for Health Transformation.
Our Mission
To provide a strong national focus for applied behavioural, psychological and social research in diabetes, to inform policy and practice, and improve the health and quality of life of all Australians living with or at risk of diabetes.
Our Objectives
- To be a national research centre for applied behavioural, psychological and social research in diabetes, creating knowledge and impact, and training the next generation of researchers and health professionals
- To be a national voice for applied behavioural, psychological and social issues in diabetes, raising awareness, and influencing policy and practice
- To be a national resource offering applied behavioural, psychological and social expertise for people living with diabetes, clinicians, researchers and policy makers
Email: info@acbrd.org.au
Address: Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country, Suite G01, 15-31 Pelham Street Carlton VIC 3053
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About
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes focuses on what it is like to live with diabetes and how to improve both health and quality of life for those living with or at risk of diabetes. By addressing the psychological, social, and behavioural aspects of diabetes the Centre complements the strong biomedical research focus in Australia and internationally.
The Centre’s innovative and community-informed research has highlighted the crucial role of emotional well-being, health stigma, language and communication, health beliefs, and behaviour change. The Centre creates new knowledge and evidence-based resources to translate research findings into policy, improve clinical care, and, most importantly, enhance real-world outcomes with and for people affected by diabetes.
The Centre publishes widely, received multiple awards for research excellence, and is committed to supporting and training the next generation of researchers and health professionals. Most importantly, the Centre’s work has local, national and international impact.
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Our story
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes was launched in 2010, as a partnership for better health between Diabetes Victoria and Deakin University. In 2025, the Centre proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary, with both partners renewing their commitment to supporting its innovative and impactful research through to 2030.
As a partnership between Diabetes Victoria and Deakin University, the Centre is uniquely positioned to understand and respond to the unmet needs of people with or at risk of diabetes. Through strategic collaborations, and with generous supporters, the Centre has attracted considerable research funding enabling the work of a talented team to achieve diabetes research advancements.
In 2021, the Centre became a domain of the Institute for Health Transformation.
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What we do
Our Mission
To provide a strong national focus for applied behavioural, psychological and social research in diabetes, to inform policy and practice, and improve the health and quality of life of all Australians living with or at risk of diabetes.
Our Objectives
- To be a national research centre for applied behavioural, psychological and social research in diabetes, creating knowledge and impact, and training the next generation of researchers and health professionals
- To be a national voice for applied behavioural, psychological and social issues in diabetes, raising awareness, and influencing policy and practice
- To be a national resource offering applied behavioural, psychological and social expertise for people living with diabetes, clinicians, researchers and policy makers
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Contact us
Email: info@acbrd.org.au
Address: Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country, Suite G01, 15-31 Pelham Street Carlton VIC 3053
