Stream 2 Session #19: Building Capability in Diabetes Care: Frameworks, Technology and Practical Tools
Tracks
Eureka Room
| Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Eureka Room (Ground Floor) |
Details
Focusing on workforce capability and innovation, this session highlights the development of national nursing standards, the role of AI in upskilling primary care educators, and practical toolkits that expand the reach and effectiveness of diabetes education.
Speaker
Mrs Anna Lawrence
NDSS Project Officer
NDSS
Chairperson
Biography
Associate Professor Shannon Lin
Diabetes Course Director / Vice President Adea
University of Technology Sydney
Chairperson
Biography
Mrs Elaine Cornford
Course Coordinator/Senior Lecturer
James Cook University
NDSS National Diabetes nursing framework development + implementation
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBiography
Elaine Cornford is a Registered Nurse and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with extensive clinical experience in primary health care and a passion for professional development in diabetes care. She is the Course Coordinator and Senior Lecturer for the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education at James Cook University.
Dr Hui-Chun (Genine) Hsu
Executive Director / Chief, Department of Diabetes Management
Taiwan Association of Clinical Diabetes / Lee's Clinic
Empowering Primary Care with AI: Upskilling Diabetes Educators for Better Management
11:30 AM - 12:00 PMBiography
Hui-Chun (Genine) Hsu, PhD, RN, is an Executive Director of the Taiwan Association of Clinical Diabetes . She has extensive experience in primary care–based diabetes education, quality improvement, and workforce development. Her work focuses on integrating people-centered care, diabetes self-management education (DSMES), and digital health innovations, including AI-supported clinical and educational tools, into routine practice. She has led multiple national initiatives in Taiwan to strengthen diabetes care quality, address social determinants of health, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Hsu is actively involved in international collaboration and regularly contributes to regional and global diabetes education forums.
Dr Joyce Sauk
President
Diabetes Association Of Papua New Guinea
Diabetes care and policy influence in PNG
12:00 PM - 12:30 PMBiography