Welcome

Meters Fiji
Over 200 donated meters and associated supplies arriving in Fiji, being used by the National Diabetes Centre.
Cebu
Diabetes supplies being distributed in Cebu, Philippines.
Philippines
A Thank You message from the Philippines.
Samanta
Samanta at 4 with insulin donated by IFL. Samanta at 10, alive with your help.

Most people in most countries of the world who need life-saving insulin cannot obtain it.

Insulin for Life Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that collects and distributes insulin and other diabetes supplies that would otherwise be wasted. These are donated to recognised organisations in many countries, with agreed monitoring systems, on an ongoing, sustainable basis, and following emergencies. Recipient organisations include children’s diabetes camps, programs involving Australian medical students, Diabetes Associations and clinics.

This is an innovative, cost-effective and life-saving humanitarian assistance program... one model "right for the 21st century."

A Message

from Ron Raab

The lifesaving activities of IFL Australia results from the dedication of the Board and many volunteers and supporters. You are part of the IFL Australia team! Thank you to all of you!

Ron Raab OAM, Founder and Past President of Insulin for Life Australia

Patron

Sir Michael Hirst

Sir Michael Hirst, Past-President of the International Diabetes Federation www.idf.org is the Patron of Insulin for Life Australia.

Sir Michael has said to us that the work of IFL “….is hugely valued. There is nothing more noble in life than helping to save lives, as you do. We very greatly appreciate your commitment and the hard work of Insulin for Life Australia in sending insulin and other supplies to people with diabetes in urgent need. I have met the children who are helped by the programme. It is uplifting to experience their enthusiasm for life, and the gratitude of them and their families; and very sobering and humbling to reflect that without that aid, they would be mere memories in the minds of their families."

About Travel

Policy

Our policy is that only a small number of airfares are paid for from IFL funds. Much work by IFL Board Member overseas takes place at the same time as travel associated with their other professional diabetes activities, such as invited speakers, or as members of international organisations, or work done at overseas clinics and the airfares are not paid for by IFL. Some airfares are also paid by the Board Member themselves. This is part of the philosophy of Insulin for Life.

Distribution

What we distribute

IFL Global collects and distributes each year approximately:

• 300,000 mls of insulin (equal to 30,000 x 10 ml vials, or 100,000 x 3 ml penfil cartridges)

• 6,000 boxes of blood glucose test strips (300,000 strips)

• Blood glucose testing meters, insulin pens, pen needles and syringes.

These are sent in response to emergency requests, and as part of ongoing sustainable programs. Operating costs are less than 5% of the value of the supplies. IFL Australia also partners with the International Diabetes Federation Life for a Child and Emergency Supplies programs.

A few months supply may be all that is needed, giving a person time to again obtain ongoing supplies.

One of Our Activities

The aim of The Philippines Project is to send donated insulin and diabetes supplies to several cities in the Philippines for use by people who desperately need insulin to stay alive.

Please consider donating now to help with the transport and handling costs, and help save lives.

We also facilitate special projects. For example, we tested 1000 prisoners and 40 tested positive for signs of diabetes.

Meters Fiji

Cebu

Philippines

Samanta

A Message

Patron

About Travel

Distribution

Supplies

One of Our Activities