Ride to Cure Diabetes
Play and your child who lives with type 1 diabetes
From a very young age, children learn about the world and how to interact with others through play. Play is vital to healthy brain development and helps children build their physical, mental and emotional strength. Of course, when a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at a young age, it’s a huge adjustment for […]
Meet the inspiring father-daughter duo taking on the JDRF One Ride Challenge
Let’s meet the inspiring father-daughter duo who share a passion for BMX riding and a goal to help defeat type 1 diabetes. Daniel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at a young age, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a proud father of two, a motorcycle racer, and a mentor and supporter to […]
Sebastian’s Journey: Riding for awareness and change
On Sunday 21 April 2024, a group of passionate cyclists are embarking on a wonderful fundraising initiative in memory of Sebastian Stafford, a cherished member of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Amateur cyclists from all areas of life will be taking on a 130km hard cycle from Bella Vista to the breathtaking Bowral to […]
$12M invested to progress landmark ENDIA study
MEDIA RELEASE Australia leading type 1 diabetes research with $12M invested to progress landmark study The funding will support the extension of ENDIA, a world-first study seeking to understand the role of environmental triggers from as early as pregnancy for the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). 4 April 2023: JDRF Australia and funding partner […]
Chloe’s T1D diagnosis: ‘JDRF turned something bad into something good’
Jenna’s family was given life-changing news when Chloe was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 2 – and it eventually led to a new career, too.
Get to know PhD Top Up Scholarship Recipient, David de George
JDRF is committed to supporting the brightest minds in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research whose work is aligned with JDRF’s mission – improving lives and curing T1D.
Paige and her family’s experience living with T1D
Paige was 12 years old when her mum was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It was a diagnosis which changed her and her family’s life forever. This year, she took on the Blue Hair Challenge to bring awareness to this disease and raise funds for life changing T1D research, not only for her mum, but […]
Spotlight on fundraisers Robyn and Greg King
This National Diabetes Week, JDRF Australia is highlighting the stories of just some of the spectacular people in the T1D community and the unique experiences they’ve had while living with diabetes. This year, the focus is on highlighting the mental and emotional health impact of T1D. Perth siblings Robyn King and her brother Greg had […]
Taking the Type 1 Challenge across the ocean
Jared from Kansas, USA, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 1994. Following an unquenchable thirst, three days of bed wetting and a diminished appetite, his mum took him to the doctor. The diagnosis of T1D brought one question to Jared’s mind: “Am I going to die?” “A week in the hospital and our lives were changed forever. I recall they wouldn’t let us go home until my parents […]
Revolve24 raises over $51,000 for JDRF!
Revolve24 is over but what a ride we had! Thousands of kilometres of the new Bend Motorsport Track at Tailem Bend cycled. Many exhausted and sore riders who on little sleep rotated through their team members over 24, 12 or 6 hours to achieve some amazing personal goals on 2 wheels. Some even rode solo […]
Is Your Christmas Wish The Same As Julian’s?
Meet 7-year-old Julian. He loves soccer, birthday parties and playing with his friends. He doesn’t like type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year, Julian and his family are fronting JDRF’s Christmas Giving Appeal. Learn a little more about the family below. At 22-months-old, Julian was your typical boisterous and happy little boy. Then his mum and […]