Kellion Victory Awards

KELLION VICTORY AWARDS: TALES OF TRIUMPH

A dark and stormy start to the morning didn’t dampen spirits at this year’s Kellion Victory Awards, as Diabetes WA celebrated Australians who have lived with type 1 or type 2 diabetes for 50 years or more. The turnout was immense, with some even commuting from as far away as Dunsborough and Albany.

KELLION VICTORY AWARDS: TALES OF TRIUMPH

Held on 15 July at the Nedlands Yacht club, the event saw Australians living with diabetes (and their carers) share moving and inspiring stories about their diabetes journey. Diabetes WA Board Chair Mary Anne Stephens, who presented the awards, said it was humbling to listen to these personal tales of resilience over the years, especially from those who lived through a time when diabetes technology, education and support was limited.

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Guest Simon Millman MLA with Director of Health Networks Megan Burley, Diabetes WA Board Chair Mary Anne Stephens and Diabetes WA CEO Andrew Wagstaff. Below: Some of the award winners