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Meet JDRF Advocate, Daniel Webb
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Meet JDRF Advocate, Daniel Webb

This week is National Volunteer Week, where we acknowledge and thank volunteers across Australia for the incredible work they do! We caught up with one of our JDRF volunteers, Daniel Webb, who is involved in JDRF’s Advocacy Program. Why did you decide to join the JDRF advocacy program? I’ve always wanted to be involved with […]
$273.1m bipartisan commitment for T1D to transform access to glucose monitoring technology 
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$273.1m bipartisan commitment for T1D to transform access to glucose monitoring technology 

JDRF Australia has welcomed a $273.1 million bipartisan commitment for increased access to glucose monitoring technology set to change disease management options for Australians with type 1 diabetes (T1D).   Currently, many people lose access to this technology, which is shown to improve short and long-term T1D health outcomes, when they reach 21 and subsidisation lapses, […]
JDRF Australia welcomes significant commitment to improving lives of Australian type 1 diabetes (T1D) community
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JDRF Australia welcomes significant commitment to improving lives of Australian type 1 diabetes (T1D) community

Coalition commitment of $273.1M will make technology access a reality for 130,000 Australians living with T1D. JDRF, Australia’s largest organisation dedicated to T1D research and advocacy, welcomes the significant commitment to T1D technology access announced today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Currently, many people lose access to this technology, which is shown to improve short- […]
Dexcom G6 CGM added to devices available through CGM Subsidy Initiative
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Dexcom G6 CGM added to devices available through CGM Subsidy Initiative

The Dexcom G6 Continuous CGM system has been added to the devices available through the Australian Government’s CGM Subsidy Initiative.
Talking T1D advocacy with QLD Advocate Alyssa Zaini
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Talking T1D advocacy with QLD Advocate Alyssa Zaini

Alyssa was diagnosed at age 8. She shares with us her experience of being diagnosed at a young age, and also her JDRF advocacy highlights.
MP Profile: A JDRF Q&A with Michelle Landry MP
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MP Profile: A JDRF Q&A with Michelle Landry MP

MP meetings are a core part of JDRF advocacy, and this month we chatted with Michelle Landry MP on why she values JDRF advocate meetings.
Spotlight on our Government Leadership Group with Alex Selig
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Spotlight on our Government Leadership Group with Alex Selig

I joined the JDRF Government Leadership Group to educate Australian government and public on type 1 diabetes and improve access to technology.
$10M worth of new funding for diabetes research announced by Federal Government
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$10M worth of new funding for diabetes research announced by Federal Government

Friday, January 14, 2022  JDRF and other diabetes organisations have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $10 million over four years to establish the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) at the University of Melbourne. The Centre will help turn vital medical research into better prevention, diagnosis and treatment for patients with all types of diabetes. The funding will be delivered through the […]
Spotlight on our Government Leadership Group with Debbie Smith
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Spotlight on our Government Leadership Group with Debbie Smith

I joined the JDRF Government Leadership Group this year so I could help type 1 diabetes inequities be addressed by better government policy.
Talking T1D advocacy with QLD Lead Advocate Carrie Forbes
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Talking T1D advocacy with QLD Lead Advocate Carrie Forbes

Carrie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 5. She became a JDRF advocate so her voice could help others living with T1D.
MP Profile: A JDRF exclusive with David Smith MP
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MP Profile: A JDRF exclusive with David Smith MP

MP meetings are a core part of JDRF advocacy, and this month we chatted with David Smith MP on why he values JDRF advocate meetings.
#AccessForAll: JDRF launches new campaign to increase access to life saving and life changing technology
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#AccessForAll: JDRF launches new campaign to increase access to life saving and life changing technology

Life-saving and life-changing technologies to measure blood glucose and deliver insulin in response to need are the foundation of type 1 diabetes (T1D) treatment and care in the 21st century. But in Australia, access to these technologies is inconsistent, inequitable, and incomplete. Even worse, they cut out for many on adulthood. This needs to change. […]
MP Profile: A JDRF exclusive with Ross Vasta MP
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MP Profile: A JDRF exclusive with Ross Vasta MP

JDRF’s politician profiles are an opportunity to talk to people across the political spectrum and get an insight into their thoughts about type 1 diabetes, what their JDRF Advocate meetings mean to them and more. This month, we got in touch with Ross Vasta MP – Federal Member for Bonner and learned about the first […]
Talking T1D advocacy with 10-year-old Dougal McGregor
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Talking T1D advocacy with 10-year-old Dougal McGregor

Every month, we’ll be putting a spotlight one of our incredible advocates who give voice to the lived experience of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and help politicians better understand the needs of the T1D community. Recently, we had a little chat with Dougal McGregor. Dougal is a 10-year old JDRF advocate from Shepparton, Victoria who has been […]
JDRF supporter and leading researcher recognised with Order of Australia
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JDRF supporter and leading researcher recognised with Order of Australia

Today, we are excited to announce that two important members of the JDRF community have been appointed members of the Order of Australia as part of the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List. Helen Maxwell-Wright We’re proud to be celebrating Helen Maxwell-Wright, Chair of our Victorian State Leadership Group and major supporter of type 1 diabetes […]
Medtronic 770G added to Insulin Pump Program
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Medtronic 770G added to Insulin Pump Program

The Medtronic Minimed 770G will be added to the Federal Governments Insulin Pump Program – a significant step toward achieving our goal of more technology for more people through our policy agenda. So, what does this mean for you?
Costly, chronic and complicated: New report sheds light on challenges of life with type 1 diabetes
100 Years of Insulin

Costly, chronic and complicated: New report sheds light on challenges of life with type 1 diabetes

First report of its kind in a decade shows the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Australia has grown to more than 125,000 people today, with the economic cost now standing at a staggering $2.9 billion per year. The report also highlights the significant financial impact of complications of the disease, with the presence of just two complications increasing the cost to the economy more than fourfold.   There is also a serious mental health impact of living with T1D, with patients five times […]
Update: Australian Government Insulin Pump Program
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Update: Australian Government Insulin Pump Program

Do you know about Insulin Pumps access through the Australian Government Insulin Pump Program ? The Australian Government’s Insulin Pump Program provides pumps to families who meet the program criteria and these pumps are fully subsidised, i.e. recipients are not required to make any co-payment. Updates to the program The program aims to improve access […]