JDRF invites you to join the team and make a difference. There are many different ways to get involved such as becoming a member, participating in one of our programs or joining in one of our many fundraising campaigns and events . Your contribution, big or small, will take us one step closer to finding a cure.

Membership

Become a JDRF member and stay up to date with the latest research developments. As a Member you will receive four issues per year of our international Countdown magazine covering research and news on type 1 diabetes around the world as well as the Australian Update magazine which focuses on local research and events. Membership is free for the first 12 months. To join now click here.

JDRF Events

Jelly Baby Month

Raise awareness and funds for diabetes research by selling Jelly Baby merchandise or confectionary at your school or workplace. For more information click here.

Walk to Cure Diabetes

Join over 80,000 people across Australia and participate in JDRF’s biggest fundraising event held in over 20 locations across the country in October. Walk as a family team, get a group from work together or just walk with friends – it’s a great day out and you know that the funds you raise will help support the best and most promising diabetes research here in Australia and around the world. To register your interest click here.

Ride to Cure Diabetes

Take on the dual challenge of meeting a $3500 fundraising target and completing a cycle ride through the beautiful Barossa Valley. To find out more about taking part in this great weekend experience contact your local office on 1300 363 126 or to register your interest click here.

JDRF Programs

Youth Ambassador

Becoming a JDRF Youth Ambassador is a fun way for young people to make a difference. Youth Ambassadors raise awareness about type 1 diabetes in the community by meeting with politicians and business leaders, telling their stories on TV and the newspaper, and supporting fundraising for diabetes research. To find out more click here

Advocacy

Raise the profile of type 1 diabetes amongst policy makers and have your voice heard. JDRF works with a nation-wide network of advocates who are dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and who work together to make their voices heard when it comes to key legislative issues in the area of diabetes research and potential treatments. You too can make an impact and be part of JDRF’s advocacy network by becoming a JDRF Advocate today. To register click here.

Volunteer

Volunteers play a vital role in JDRF – it is their passion and commitment which forms the very foundation of our success. Volunteers are behind the success of our fundraising and community engagement programmes. For volunteering opportunities in your state, please call 1300 363 126.