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Supporting Healthcare Professionals

JDRF provides a range of services and programs to assist and support Healthcare Professionals working with the type 1 diabetes community.

Professional Membership

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JDRF provides many resources
to assist you and your patients.

JDRF Professional Membership is free and gives you access to the latest information on type 1 diabetes research.

As a Professional Member you will receive:

  • Update magazine - focusing on Australian research news, advice and information on diabetes management, personal stories and information on JDRF events. (Update is produced four times a year.)
  • Countdown magazine - covering international developments in type 1 diabetes research and news from around the world. (Countdown is produced four times a year.)
  • Research Roundup - an e-newsletter summarisnig the latest type 1 diabetes research breakthroughs delivered to your email every two months.
  • Information and updates on JDRF activities as and when they are happening.

Join JDRF now as a Professional Member

KIDSAC - family support program

KIDSAC is a free backpack for you to give to families with a newly diagnosed child. The packs contain valuable information on type 1 diabetes including:

  • Caring for Diabetes in Children and Adults: A Parent's Manual
  • A ‘Rufus' or ‘Ruby' teddy bear for the child to help them learn about injections 
  • A blood glucose testing meter.

t1d - teens and adults support program

The t1d pack is a free new information source specially developed for newly diagnosed adults or teenagers. The stylish t1d satchel contains:

  • 'Straight to the Point' - a comprehensive guidebook for adults with type 1 diabetes written by people who have "been there, done that".
  • A diabetes sick day kit
  • A Carb-counting booklet
  • Diabete-Ezy finger testing wipes
  • A blood glucose testing meter

Leaflets for patients

JDRF has a range of leaflets with information on all aspects of type 1 diabetes that can be ordered for use within your clinic or practice.

D1 Connect - peer to peer support program

D1 Connect is a volunteer-run phone service which provides much needed support to newly diagnosed families. Through D1 Connect, your patients can be put in touch with JDRF families in their area. All the D1 Connect volunteers are themselves parents of kids with type 1 diabetes - they understand what parents are going through.

Youth Ambassador and JDRF Advocate programs

These programs provide the opportunity for people with type 1 diabetes, both children and adults, to get involved in a variety of activities to build awareness of type 1 diabetes within the general community, the media and with their local and federal politicians.

JDRF Travel grants

With the generous support of the Macquarie Group Foundation, JDRF provides grants for Researchers, Diabetes Educators and other Allied Health and Nursing Professionals to travel to research institutions or scientific meetings, for the purpose of furthering their expertise in the study of type 1 diabetes. More information on how to apply is available online.

Insulin pump grants

Thr ough the support of the The Bestest Foundation, JDRF is able to provide financial assistance to families who would benefit from insulin pump therapy but are unable to afford the upfront costs. Healthcare Professionals can submit an application on behalf of their patient.

Note: This program is completely separate to the Federal Government funded Type 1 Diabetes Insulin Pump Grant Program which provides means-tested subsidies of up to $2,500 to children under 18 for purchase of an insulin pump.

How to Order

Resources are available to order online. Order your resources now so JDRF can continue to support you and your patients.