Our Team
Our team is passionate about helping people self-manage their diabetes, as well as people at high risk of type 2 diabetes.
The team understands that the best way to support people is to provide timely, relevant and useful information, to reduce risk of complications and ensure everyone has the tools to stay healthy.
Who we are
Our team of expert health professionals currently consists of:
- Diabetes nurse educators: A diabetes educator works with you to help you understand and manage your diabetes or reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Dietitians: A dietitian helps you to understand how food affects your blood glucose levels. They will help you with strategies around carbohydrate counting, healthy eating and many other nutrition topics
Each team member has extensive experience in the field of diabetes management and care. They can provide expert advice in carbohydrate counting, technology, medication use and diabetes prevention.
A selection of our health professionals are OzDAFNE and DESMOND facilitators and are trained in supporting people with insulin pumps and glucose sensors
Meet our team
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Sammie Lyne
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Sammie is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over seven years of diverse experience across a range of healthcare settings. Her career began in private practice before joining a telephone coaching service at St Vincent’s Hospital, supporting individuals to reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes through sustainable lifestyle changes.
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Ivan Chan
Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Dr Timothy Skinner
Diabetes Psychologist
Timothy trained in the UK, at the University of Westminster and the University of Surrey, becoming a Chartered Health Psychologist in 2000.
Find more information on Timothy here.
Please contact us via phone to book with Timothy. 1300 153123 -
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Sven Pohlsen
Nurse Practitioner | Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator
Sven Pohlsen is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Diabetes Victoria, bringing more than fourteen years of experience as a Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator to his first NP role.
His practice is grounded in person‑centred, evidence‑based care, with a strong focus on diabetes technology, clinical leadership, and supporting people to navigate the day‑to‑day realities of living with diabetes.
Book with Sven here.
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Michelle Cox
Credentialled diabetes nurse educator
Michelle is an experienced credentialled diabetes nurse educator. She has spent many years working in paediatrics at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne and she has worked in diabetes and other areas of nursing in regional health, community health and district nursing before coming to Diabetes Victoria in 2013.
Michelle is an OzDAFNE facilitator, facilitator trainer and peer reviewer. Michelle is experienced in all types of diabetes and has a special interest and expertise in working with people who are living with type 1 diabetes.
Michelle is improving the reach of diabetes care, and she is committed to caring for and advocating for all people living with or affected by diabetes.
Book with Michelle here.
National Relay Service
Diabetes Care Plus welcomes calls through the National Relay Service (NRS). If you are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or find it difficult to speak on the phone, simply choose your access option and provide our phone number 1300 153 123 when asked by the relay officer.