Donate

Latest news & articles

Latest news
A family’s trek for type 1 diabetes awareness – Q&A
Fundraising

A family’s trek for type 1 diabetes awareness – Q&A

We recently had the pleasure of catching up with John Rynehart, the proud father of a remarkable 14-year-old daughter, Annabelle, who navigates the daily challenges of living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) every day.  On 5 August 2024, John and his son Seb are setting off on a bold seven-day trek to Mount Kilimanjaro filled […]
One Walk is moving to March 2025!
Fundraising

One Walk is moving to March 2025!

Dear JDRF Community,  We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our flagship fundraiser, One Walk. To maximise our impact and align with exciting new initiatives, we are moving the event from October 2024 to March 2025! This change brings numerous benefits to our community and organisation.  By shifting One Walk to March 2025, […]
New partnership: JDRF & SynxBody Q&A
News

New partnership: JDRF & SynxBody Q&A

We recently caught up with Rachael Ferguson, Synxbody CEO and mum to a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D).   Synxbody is a podiatry and footcare company, founded by Rachael and her business partner in 2011. They recently entered into partnership with JDRF Australia, with a contribution of $1.00 from every online order to JDRF.   You […]
Exciting partnership: JDRF & SynxBody
News

Exciting partnership: JDRF & SynxBody

JDRF Australia has announced a new partnership with SynxBody Australia, an Australian footcare company, in a collaborative move towards enhancing awareness, education and support for Australians living with type 1 Diabetes (T1D).  SynxBody specialises in premium, affordable footcare products designed to effectively treat common ailments and enhance comfort for people from all walks of life. […]
Sebastian’s Journey: Riding for awareness and change
Fundraising

Sebastian’s Journey: Riding for awareness and change

On Sunday 21 April 2024, a group of passionate cyclists are embarking on a wonderful fundraising initiative in memory of Sebastian Stafford, a cherished member of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community.   Amateur cyclists from all areas of life will be taking on a 130km hard cycle from Bella Vista to the breathtaking Bowral to […]
Announcing One Walk 2023: Celebrating 30 years of community and impact
Fundraising

Announcing One Walk 2023: Celebrating 30 years of community and impact

This year’s One Walk is going to be our biggest yet – reinvigorated and more impactful than ever!   To celebrate 30 successful years of this flagship JDRF fundraiser, we invite you to join us once again to make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D).  After a brief […]
How your gift can help make history: Research that’s changing the future of type 1 diabetes
Fundraising

How your gift can help make history: Research that’s changing the future of type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a condition which currently affects over 130,000 Australians, with a further 8 people diagnosed each day. JDRF has a vision of turning these numbers to zero and creating a world where T1D does not exist. How? By supporting the most promising research focused on finding cures and improving lives until […]
Ben Fordham joins JDRF’s JUMP Challenge
Fundraising

Ben Fordham joins JDRF’s JUMP Challenge

  Ben Fordham is jumping out of a plane to raise money for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Will you support him – or even join him? Talking on 2GB’s Breakfast Show on Thursday, February 2, 2023, the popular radio host revealed that he has signed up for JUMP, JDRF’s tandem skydiving event to help […]
Meet the inspiring father-daughter duo taking on the JDRF One Ride Challenge
Resources for Parents

Meet the inspiring father-daughter duo taking on the JDRF One Ride Challenge

Let’s meet the inspiring father-daughter duo who share a passion for BMX riding and a goal to help defeat type 1 diabetes. Daniel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at a young age, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a proud father of two, a motorcycle racer, and a mentor and supporter to […]
Help us explore more possibilities of T1D research: join this year’s One Walk Step Challenge
Fundraising

Help us explore more possibilities of T1D research: join this year’s One Walk Step Challenge

The past 12 months has been challenging in so many ways, particularly for our community. However, as with every challenge the resilient T1D community has been faced with, the pandemic, and the challenges it brought with it, has certainly not defined us. During this time, we’ve continued to see an almost limitless amount of courage, strength, and resilience from all of you.  The challenges of the past 12 months and the impact COVID-19 has had […]
JDRF supporter and leading researcher recognised with Order of Australia
News

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 […]
Aussies urged to dig deep to help reduce mental health strain on those with type 1 diabetes
Fundraising

Aussies urged to dig deep to help reduce mental health strain on those with type 1 diabetes

Australians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are disproportionately affected by a psychological phenomenon called decision fatigue, which hinders their ability to make vital decisions – placing them at greater risk of life-threatening complications such as heart attack and kidney disease.1 People living with T1D must make an extra 180 decisions every day compared to […]
Revolve24 raises over $51,000 for JDRF!
Community

Revolve24 raises over $51,000 for JDRF!

Revolve24 is over but what a ride we had! Thousands of kilometres of the new Bend Motorsport Track at Tailem Bend cycled. Many exhausted and sore riders who on little sleep rotated through their team members over 24, 12 or 6 hours to achieve some amazing personal goals on 2 wheels. Some even rode solo […]
JDRF is the charity of choice for the Noosa Classic
Fundraising

JDRF is the charity of choice for the Noosa Classic

Following a hugely successful first year- where over 1,200 riders took part in the Sunday ride- the Noosa Classic is back on August 18, 2019! Join the road cycling gran fondo set in one of Australia’s most beautiful beachside locations. With three course lengths available, there’s sure to be a route to satisfy all tastes, […]