Our Community
JDRF is committed to improving the lives of the type 1 community by keeping you informed about the latest developments in type 1 diabetes research and by providing a range of support services to help you from initial diagnosis through to managing life with the disease.
Programs
- JDRF Membership - As a JDRF Member, you will be kept up to date on the latest news in type 1 diabetes research by receiving our quarterly magazines and regular newsletters. Membership is free for the first year.
- Youth Ambassadors - Becoming a JDRF Youth Ambassador gives young people with type 1 diabetes the opportunity to influence business and government through a range of activities. Being a Youth Ambassador can also help with personal development and confidence.
- JDRF Advocates - As a JDRF Advocate you will build links between the type 1 diabetes community and Australia's politicians. By educating today's decision makers you will enable them to better understand the concerns and needs of those impacted by type 1 diabetes.
Support
- Support for the Newly Diagnosed- Through Healthcare Professionals, JDRF provides information packs filled with critical information for families and adults at the point of diagnosis.
- Support for Families - Our D1 Connect and Family Mentor Programs connect people and families together so they can quickly gain the support of the community and learn how to effectively manage life with type 1 diabetes.
- Insulin Pump Grants - Find out more about accessing government subsidies to help make insulin pump therapy more affordable and accessible to children under 18.
- Healthcare Professionals - JDRF is committed to providing relevant resources to create good outcomes for the type 1 community.