JDRF's Focus Areas

Research

Research

JDRF has been part of every advancement in type 1 diabetes (T1D) care in the last 50 years. As the world’s largest funder of T1D research, we collaborate, connect and co-ordinate the world’s greatest minds to deliver tangible improvements for the T1D community.

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Advocacy

Advocacy

Through our tireless representation of the challenges facing the T1D community we have, in partnership with our advocates, delivered real change. We have changed how Governments view type 1 diabetes and delivered nearly $500m in new investment in T1D in 10 years.

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Community

Community

A community driven organisation founded to support Australians living with type 1 diabetes, the T1D community is our focus. From first diagnosis through to living with T1D as an adult, our resources, staff, and community are with you each step of the way.

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Fundraising

Fundraising

Changing the world is challenging and expensive. People from a range of backgrounds have provided JDRF significant support, whether it is leaving a bequest or participating in events like the One Walk. These funds have been crucial for supporting research.

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What JDRF has achieved

The researchers changing the future of type 1 diabetes

JDRF-funded Professors Jenny Couper, Simon Barry and Toby Coates on their research projects and their hopes for the future of T1D.

Information & support

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Free books & resources for adults with T1D

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Advocacy Spotlight: James Tuck
Advocacy Spotlight: James Tuck

  James Tuck Q&A: a life of advocacy for T1D How long have you been an advocate for JDRF? I became an advocate for JDRF shortly after being diagnosed with T1D in 2004 at 11 years old. I was inspired to become an advocate to ensure that as many people as possible learn about T1D: […]

Feb 07, 2025
Your monthly type 1 diabetes update – January 2025 issue
Your monthly type 1 diabetes update – January 2025 issue

  Hi there! In this edition of our newsletter, we’re excited to bring you the latest type 1 diabetes (T1D) updates, including the launch of a new adult T1D clinical trial recruiting in Sydney, upcoming “Let’s Talk T1D” sessions, a special advocacy spotlight, and an opportunity to get involved in our fundraising events right around […]

Feb 04, 2025
The year that was in research: the top five research news from JDRF Australia in 2024
The year that was in research: the top five research news from JDRF Australia in 2024

As we near the end of the year, we bring you this year’s top five research breakthroughs and announcements coming from JDRF Australia-funded type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. And what a year it was!  With support from JDRF Australia, researchers made the ground-breaking discoveries around supressing T1D and being able to regenerate insulin-producing beta cells […]

Dec 20, 2024
New funding to help deliver type 1 diabetes research breakthroughs to the community
New funding to help deliver type 1 diabetes research breakthroughs to the community

In the fight against T1D, funding research alone is not enough. For breakthroughs to reach people living with T1D, concerted and strategic effort is needed so that research discoveries are moved to the next stages of development.   This is why JDRF is committed to not only funding research projects but also driving them forward through […]

Dec 06, 2024
What is hypo unawareness and how do I treat it?
What is hypo unawareness and how do I treat it?

Managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) means you have to be vigilant in checking your blood glucose levels and trying to keep them in your target range – but we know that’s often not as simple as it sounds. One possible complication can happen if your blood glucose levels drop too often, causing hypoglycaemia (‘hypo’) unawareness. […]

Dec 02, 2024
Type 1 diabetes, Christmas and summer holidays (video)
Type 1 diabetes, Christmas and summer holidays (video)

No matter what your plans are, summertime and the holiday season can mean your child’s type 1 diabetes is a little trickier to manage. But with some planning and flexibility, everyone can have fun and stay safe.    In our final Let’s Talk T1D session of 2024, we chatted about managing your child’s type 1 […]

Nov 27, 2024
$50.1 million investment made in type 1 diabetes research
$50.1 million investment made in type 1 diabetes research

The $50.1 million commitment Today is a monumental day for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, with a $50.1m investment over five years announced for JDRF Australia’s Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network (T1DCRN).   The commitment was made by Minister for Health and Aged Care, Hon Mark Butler MP, at our Kids in the House […]

Nov 26, 2024
So, what is Kids in the House anyway?
So, what is Kids in the House anyway?

If you have been following JDRF across our social channels or have been speaking to any of our amazing advocates, you may have heard of Kids in the House. If you want to learn more about what it is and what we’re hoping to achieve, keep on reading!  What is Kids in the House?  Kids […]

Nov 22, 2024
Sahez and Japhar: “Our conditions connect us, but won’t stop us”
Sahez and Japhar: “Our conditions connect us, but won’t stop us”

Growing up with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be challenging and sometimes lonely. Feeling different and having to do things other children don’t can all be part of the experience. But for 17-year-old Sahez, having T1D has also created a special relationship with her cousin Japhar, 14, who lives with another autoimmune condition: coeliac disease.  […]

Nov 12, 2024