If you are new to chat, this will help get you started!
First of all, you will need to be logged in to the site as a member to see the chat rooms. Members agree to the terms and conditions of the website and the chat rooms, which include the guidelines listed below. We have set up chat times (see below)
Once logged in, you will by default be able to see the open chat room "the lounge"
You can see other available chat rooms by clicking on the "channel:" drop down list.
Generally it is very easy to use the chat, you type in the panel at the bottom ( see picture)
To turn the sound off, click on the little speaker icon at the bottom right hand corner. For more help and tips click on the ? icon.
To log out you can close the window, navigate away from the chat or click "log out".
You can change the theme or even the lanugage of the interface ( though it will not translate your messages for you )
The rooms we have set up include The lounge, weight matters, the mens shed, the parents retreat
Chat times are: Please check your time zone - the times below are set to AEST with daylight savings times appying http://www.bcl.com.au/times-daylight-saving.htm - check here to see if you are on daylight savings or not and how to calculate your time zone.
Please note we have now combined our general chat times to be open to all people, as it means less moderation time for our volunteers and more chances of a larger group popping in. Our moderators will be on a roster to support people in the chat. Our special times for farming families and men, still apply :)
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Farmhouse chat - for farming families living with diabetes as part of our new Farmhouse programme - this will be once a fortnight from Monday 24th October 2011 from 8.30 pm AEST In the Lounge
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Men's Chat - for men living with diabetes to chat about men's business! This is a new chat time as part of our "Men With Diabetes Shed" - this will be once a fortnight, starting on the Wednesday 26th October 2011 at 8 pm AEST and running each fortnight from then, in the Men's Shed.
- Open chat for all, type 1, type 2, gestational, parents and support people - Tuesday nights 8.00 pm AEST - In the Lounge Channel - daylight savings time apply if relevant
Remember - Please check your local time!!! And please register on our front page in the register box, so we know who you are and you can participate more fully.
It is important to also remember these are casual sessions and there is no counsellor or diabetes educator present. These are purely social times for you to get together with people with similar issues. These are not counselling or education sessions and any moderators are not there to provide advice. They are simply there to make sure someone is in the room and keeping an eye on things; and can contact us if needed. Please do not ask them for diabetes management advice, such as changes to medication or for counselling around any issues.
Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions about your management or problems you want to discuss with a counsellor. Feel free to share your personal wisdom about life with diabetes and its management - as that is what it is all about!
Guidelines and agreement for use
In the interests of keeping these chat rooms a positive experience for all, please keep the following guidelines in mind:
Please refrain from using profanities, racist comments, prejudice or any kind of language that may offend. This is not a dating website or an adult meeting spot. Please avoid inappropiate topics. This is a kid friendly chat room!
Please be considerate of others chatting, and their views and opinions. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Please give everyone the opportunity to communicate and don't 'flood' the chat room preventing others from using it effectively.
Please be aware that the administrator reserves the right to remove a user from the chat .
Please contact us This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any concerns or problems so we can sort them out
