Prevent2Thrive

Diabetes disproportionately affects vulnerable Australians, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Prevent2Thrive initiative investigates multi-component prevention strategies through community co-design and digital health tools. Working with partners including ACADI with its 60+ partners, Onemda, the Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Miwatji Health Aboriginal Corporation, Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative and Diabetes Victoria, the project evaluates how tailored lifestyle interventions, models of care and policy shifts can reduce disease incidence. Building on trusted community relationships and focusing on culturally informed, proactive care, we aim to strengthen health equity and reduce the long-term burden of diabetes complications.