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$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
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Rebecca & Nikolas
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Rebecca & Nikolas

Nikolas Mirco is 12-year-old West Australian who has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since he was seven years old. He and his mum, Rebecca, joined JDRF Australia’s advocacy program this year, to raise the profile of T1D and advocate for increased research funding for the JDRF Clinical Research Network (CRN). Nikolas and Rebecca […]

Aug 29, 2024
$3M invested for researchers working towards precision medicine for type 1 diabetes
$3M invested for researchers working towards precision medicine for type 1 diabetes

JDRF Australia and JDRF International have announced over $3m AUD in funding for researchers aiming to improve health outcomes for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community by making precision medicine possible.   Precision medicine has delivered great benefits in other disease areas, such as cancer, and involves treatment that is tailored to a person’s genes, environment, […]

May 28, 2024
Our Volunteer of the Year winners 2024
Our Volunteer of the Year winners 2024

It’s National Volunteer Week and this year’s theme is ‘Something for Everyone’.   JDRF Australia was founded by volunteers in 1972, volunteers are at the core of all that we do, and we want to recognise and acknowledge all our volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to help us create a world without type […]

May 22, 2024
$6.5 million committed to JDRF Australia’s Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network in Federal Budget
$6.5 million committed to JDRF Australia’s Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network in Federal Budget

JDRF Australia is today welcoming $6.5 million in funding for the continuation of its Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network (CRN), confirmed in the Albanese Government’s Federal Budget last night. The CRN is a critical vehicle for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research funding in Australia and has been accelerating T1D research advancements in Australia for […]

May 15, 2024
Morning tea with Leader of the Opposition Hon Peter Dutton MP
Morning tea with Leader of the Opposition Hon Peter Dutton MP

JDRF’s advocacy program is all about helping decision makers understand what life with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is like and the difference their support could make.   Right now, there are advocates all over the country meeting with MPs to share their experiences living with T1D, and to tell them about the JDRF Type 1 Diabetes […]

May 07, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Giselle
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Giselle

Earlier this month, our advocates and the JDRF team were in Parliament House for the exciting research announcement regarding funding committed for five research projects in collaboration with the ENDIA study. In addition to this they were able to meet with key decision makers and discuss the reality of type 1 diabetes (T1D) along with the importance […]

Feb 29, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Joanne & Dougal
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Joanne & Dougal

Dougal has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since the age of 4, a journey that began when he complained of sore legs. Despite the absence of any family history of T1D, Joanne (Jo), a health professional and parent, quickly recognised the signs, drawing on her expertise and a colleague’s experience as a T1D […]

Jan 25, 2024