Lauren is passionate about creating a world where people living with diabetes feel informed, supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.

As Health Promotion, Communications & Advocacy Manager at PDC Health Hub, Lauren leads the organisation's communications, stakeholder engagement, health promotion initiatives, community events, peer support programs, and advocacy efforts. She works closely with healthcare professionals, community organisations, government, industry partners and people living with diabetes to improve access to care, raise awareness, and drive meaningful change across Western Australia.

Living with Type 1 Diabetes herself, Lauren brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her role. She understands the realities of living with diabetes every day and is passionate about ensuring the voices of people with lived experience help shape healthcare and community outcomes.

Beyond PDC Health Hub, Lauren is an active leader within the diabetes community. She serves as Secretary of the WA Lions Diabetes Club and coordinates Lions Camp Quokka, creating opportunities for people living with Type 1 Diabetes to connect, build confidence and support one another. She is also a member of the Perth Airport Access & Inclusion Advisory Group and New Terminal Access and Inclusion Advisory Group, where she advocates for more accessible and inclusive travel experiences for people living with diabetes and other disabilities, and is a member of the WA Breakthrough T1D Community Leadership Group, actively contributing to initiatives that improve the lives of Australians living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Lauren has led and contributed to numerous advocacy initiatives focused on improving access to diabetes technologies, strengthening community partnerships, reducing stigma, and ensuring people living with diabetes have a voice in policy and service development. She is passionate about bringing people together through collaboration, education and meaningful community engagement.

With a background in communications, stakeholder engagement and health promotion, Lauren believes education is most powerful when it is practical, relatable and person-centred. Whether developing statewide awareness campaigns, facilitating peer support opportunities, engaging with government and industry stakeholders, or delivering community events, Lauren is committed to empowering people with diabetes to live healthy, connected and fulfilling lives.

Outside of work, Lauren is a busy mum who enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and finding opportunities to make a positive impact in her community.

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