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Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Rebecca & Nikolas
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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 […]
Parliamentary Inquiry recommendations announced: JDRF Australia applauds steps towards improved diabetes care and research
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Parliamentary Inquiry recommendations announced: JDRF Australia applauds steps towards improved diabetes care and research

JDRF Australia is pleased to acknowledge the recent report from the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry into Diabetes, which makes 23 recommendations for improving health outcomes for Australians with all forms of diabetes – including type 1 diabetes (T1D). We were delighted to be on hand when Dr Mike Freelander and his Committee handed down their […]
$3M invested for researchers working towards precision medicine for type 1 diabetes
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$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, […]
Our Volunteer of the Year winners 2024
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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 […]
$6.5 million committed to JDRF Australia’s Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network in Federal Budget
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$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 […]
Morning tea with Leader of the Opposition Hon Peter Dutton MP
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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 […]
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Giselle
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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 […]
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Joanne & Dougal
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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 […]
Changes to the Federal Government’s Insulin Pump Program
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Changes to the Federal Government’s Insulin Pump Program

The Australian Government’s Insulin Pump Program (IPP), administered by JDRF Australia, provides insulin pumps to young Australians up to the age of 21, living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), who meet certain financial and clinical eligibility requirements. The program supplies fully subsidised insulin pumps to people who would otherwise be unable to access insulin pump […]
JDRF Australia announces changes to the Board
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JDRF Australia announces changes to the Board

JDRF Australia, the leading organisation for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and community support, is pleased to announce three additions to its Board of Directors, while at the same time farewelling two long-serving and highly valued current Directors. With a wealth of experience in the not-for-profit, insurance and investment management sectors, the three new […]
Advocacy Spotlight: Freya & Jackie Goldston
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Advocacy Spotlight: Freya & Jackie Goldston

Freya has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 14 years, after being diagnosed at just 11 months old. Since then, Freya and her mum Jackie have been fiercely advocating for the T1D community on behalf of JDRF Australia. We spoke to both Freya and Jackie about their family’s journey with T1D and their […]
Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
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Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

MEDIA RELEASE Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme The new listing of Fiasp® Penfill® on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will keep the life-saving medication available to the 15,000+ Australians who rely on it Sydney, 18 September 2023: JDRF Australia is welcoming an announcement from Minister for Health, Hon Mark Butler, that Fiasp […]
Advocacy spotlight: Reece & Brittany Wilson
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Advocacy spotlight: Reece & Brittany Wilson

At the age of 24, Reece suffered a stroke, and his wife Brittany was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Just nine months into her treatment, Reece was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). “For a person living with T1D, the outcome of a cure, recovery or even remission is not an option.” […]
Ethan Greenfield heads to Washington D.C. for the 2023 JDRF International Children’s Congress
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Ethan Greenfield heads to Washington D.C. for the 2023 JDRF International Children’s Congress

Ethan Greenfield has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for seven years, after being diagnosed at just four years old. Since then, Ethan, mum Kylie, and the Greenfield family have been fiercely advocating for the T1D community on behalf of JDRF Australia. After years of involvement with JDRF and raising the profile of T1D, […]
JDRF advocate Shanna McGrath receives Mark Butler Local Legend Award
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JDRF advocate Shanna McGrath receives Mark Butler Local Legend Award

Each year during National Volunteers Week, the Minister for Health, Hon Mark Butler, announces the winners of the Mark Butler MP Volunteer Awards. These awards recognise the local volunteers in his electorate, Hindmarsh, who are dedicated to improving the needs of the community organisations they represent. JDRF advocate, Shanna McGrath, was diagnosed with T1D when […]
Our 2023 Volunteer of the Year winners
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Our 2023 Volunteer of the Year winners

It’s National Volunteer Week and this year’s theme is ‘change makers’. At JDRF, we know that no change for type 1 diabetes (T1D) has happened without the dedication of volunteers across the community. We are an organisation who was founded by volunteers and is still powered by them, including (but not limited to!) our amazing […]
From Boothby to Biden: Ethan Greenfield’s journey living with type 1 diabetes and JDRF advocacy
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From Boothby to Biden: Ethan Greenfield’s journey living with type 1 diabetes and JDRF advocacy

Ethan Greenfield has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for seven years, after being diagnosed at just four years old. Since then, Ethan, mum Kylie, and the Greenfield family have been fiercely advocating for the T1D community on behalf of JDRF, helping key decision makers like their local Boothby Member Louise Miller-Frost and Minister […]
How JDRF’s #AccessForAll Campaign Has Delivered Impact for The Type 1 Diabetes Community 
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How JDRF’s #AccessForAll Campaign Has Delivered Impact for The Type 1 Diabetes Community 

JDRF Australia’s advocacy program exists to support two primary goals. Firstly, to help health policy progress at the same rate as type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, treatments and therapies, so that the type 1 community can access the benefits as soon as possible; and secondly, to secure funding to support JDRF’s research advancements.   The program […]