Project Partners Programme:

Expand camps for children and young people

Imagine being the key to unlocking confidence, connection, and better health management for children, and families living with type 1 diabetes. By partnering with Diabetes NZ, you will help more children grow into confident, healthy adults.

The opportunity: Approximately 22,000 children and young people in Aotearoa live with type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis that can feel isolating and overwhelming and an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes NZ’s camps are a lifeline, providing:

• Essential education to help kids manage their condition.

• Fun, confidence-building activities like rock climbing and archery.

• An opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect, recharge and learn how to best support their tamariki.

But rising costs and funding challenges mean many families are being left behind. The demand is growing, with waiting lists expanding, and more children and families missing out on this life-changing experience.

Why partner with us? As a Camp Project Partner you will help:

• Keep our eight annual camps running at affordable, subsidised rates.

• Double the number of free placements available, giving struggling families access to this vital support.

• Enable the expansion of camps to children with type 2 and welcome even more families across New Zealand.

Let’s help it happen—together

By partnering with us today you will create a ripple effect of positivity, resilience, and empowerment for children and families nationwide. Together, let’s ensure no child feels alone in their journey with diabetes.