Gordon Bunyan has lived with T1D for over 50 year and for all of that time has been active in diabetes member and research organisations in Australia, and internationally as Chair of the IDF Western Pacific Region, Vice President of International Diabetes Federation and as an initial director of Life For A Child (USA). Today he is a director of Diabetes Australia, Deputy Chair, Programme Committee for the IDF-WPR Australasian Diabetes Congress 2026 and the Kellion Victory Medal Ambassador in Australia. He is a strong advocate for people with diabetes, working to ensure organisations put people with diabetes first. And, by racing classic sports cars in his spare time, demonstrates that the things other people think we should NOT do are always possible.

Renza Scibilia has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998. She is a diabetes advocate and activist, and is Senior Director of Global Responsibility at Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). She has worked for diabetes organisations for the last twenty-five years, promoting a person-centred approach to the development, design and delivery of diabetes technologies, services, resources, research and education programs. Renza is also the Global Head of Advocacy for #dedoc°, a European-based organisation which provides opportunities for diabetes advocates from across the world to become part of a peer network and attend professional conferences under the banner #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs. Renza has extensive experience as a consultant, facilitator, presenter, and media spokesperson and is frequently invited to speak at conferences where she speaks about topics including the role of peer support in healthcare, diabetes technology and digital solutions, why language and communication matters in healthcare and how to reduce diabetes-related stigma. Renza is the author of Diabetogenic, (www.diabetogenic.wordpress.com) and a regular contributor to many online and print health publications.

Gordon Bunyan has lived with T1D for over 50 year and for all of that time has been active in diabetes member and research organisations in Australia, and internationally as Chair of the IDF Western Pacific Region, Vice President of International Diabetes Federation and as an initial director of Life For A Child (USA). Today he is a director of Diabetes Australia, Deputy Chair, Programme Committee for the IDF-WPR Australasian Diabetes Congress 2026 and the Kellion Victory Medal Ambassador in Australia. He is a strong advocate for people with diabetes, working to ensure organisations put people with diabetes first. And, by racing classic sports cars in his spare time, demonstrates that the things other people think we should NOT do are always possible.

Dr Elizabeth Holmes Truscott (Deputy Director, Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes; ACADI Behavioural Platform Lead) brings expertise in the psychosocial aspects of diabetes, focusing on stigma, barriers to self care, and embedding community voices throughout the research process. She has lived experience of gestational diabetes.

Jane Speight is the Foundation Director of the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes (ACBRD), a partnership established in 2010 between Diabetes Victoria and Deakin University. She is the current Chair of the international PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group. Jane was Co-Lead of the Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma (Jaipur, March 2026) and recently served as Co-Chair of EASD's first clinical guideline on assessment and management of diabetes distress. Based in Melbourne, she leads multidisciplinary research on psychosocial aspects of diabetes.

Renza Scibilia has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998. She is a diabetes advocate and activist, and is Senior Director of Global Responsibility at Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). She has worked for diabetes organisations for the last twenty-five years, promoting a person-centred approach to the development, design and delivery of diabetes technologies, services, resources, research and education programs. Renza is also the Global Head of Advocacy for #dedoc°, a European-based organisation which provides opportunities for diabetes advocates from across the world to become part of a peer network and attend professional conferences under the banner #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs. Renza has extensive experience as a consultant, facilitator, presenter, and media spokesperson and is frequently invited to speak at conferences where she speaks about topics including the role of peer support in healthcare, diabetes technology and digital solutions, why language and communication matters in healthcare and how to reduce diabetes-related stigma. Renza is the author of Diabetogenic, (www.diabetogenic.wordpress.com) and a regular contributor to many online and print health publications.

Chris Lee is a First Nations cultural leader and passionate diabetes advocate. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2013, he worked across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media, justice, and community-controlled health and wellbeing for more than 40 years. He was engaged as the inaugural National Manager for Engagement and Education under the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and engagement strategy at a national Diabetes advocacy organisation. He chairs the University of Sydney T1Diabetes First Nations Governance Committee and recently spoke at the International Diabetes Stigma Conference in Jaipur, India, promoting trauma-safe, culturally grounded approaches to diabetes care.

Nupur is Founder & Director at Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation, India’s largest patient-led organization for people with all types of diabetes. She works across advocacy, community engagement & digital health to improve awareness and support for people living with diabetes. She has lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood.

Anita is a patient advocate with over 10 years of experience, driven by 28 years of living with Type 1 Diabetes, later diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and chronic kidney disease. She works to improve access to care, reduce stigma, and amplify patient voices. Through collaboration with advocacy groups, health professionals, and policymakers, she pushes for systemic change and support inclusive diabetes care, especially for women and young adults.

Gordon Bunyan has lived with T1D for over 50 year and for all of that time has been active in diabetes member and research organisations in Australia, and internationally as Chair of the IDF Western Pacific Region, Vice President of International Diabetes Federation and as an initial director of Life For A Child (USA). Today he is a director of Diabetes Australia, Deputy Chair, Programme Committee for the IDF-WPR Australasian Diabetes Congress 2026 and the Kellion Victory Medal Ambassador in Australia. He is a strong advocate for people with diabetes, working to ensure organisations put people with diabetes first. And, by racing classic sports cars in his spare time, demonstrates that the things other people think we should NOT do are always possible.

Gordon Bunyan has lived with T1D for over 50 year and for all of that time has been active in diabetes member and research organisations in Australia, and internationally as Chair of the IDF Western Pacific Region, Vice President of International Diabetes Federation and as an initial director of Life For A Child (USA). Today he is a director of Diabetes Australia, Deputy Chair, Programme Committee for the IDF-WPR Australasian Diabetes Congress 2026 and the Kellion Victory Medal Ambassador in Australia. He is a strong advocate for people with diabetes, working to ensure organisations put people with diabetes first. And, by racing classic sports cars in his spare time, demonstrates that the things other people think we should NOT do are always possible.