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 […]
Our Annual Giving Day is coming up on 9 June 2022. That’s so soon! But, what does it all mean and how can you get involved? Keep reading as we answer your frequently asked questions. What is JDRF Australia’s Annual Giving Day? Our Annual Giving Day is a chance for the dedicated type 1 diabetes […]
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 […]
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 […]
This year, we asked you a question: could you be the 1? Could you be the 1 who… Helps change the lives of more than 125,000 Australians? Makes an investment in a future without T1D, one which pays life-changing dividends? Moves the needle in 2021? And you answered the call. Thank you for coming together as 1 community to bring about […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
