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So, what is Kids in the House anyway?
Advocacy

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 […]
Changes to Novo Nordisk® insulin portfolio over the next two years
News

Changes to Novo Nordisk® insulin portfolio over the next two years

Novo Nordisk has announced that over the next two years, some of their older generations of insulin products, including those with multiple presentations, will be phased out. This is part of a global insulin portfolio consolidation and is not a result of any safety, efficacy, or quality-related concerns.   This process will take place over […]
Apply now for JDRF’s Career Support and Travel Grant
Research

Apply now for JDRF’s Career Support and Travel Grant

JDRF Australia is proud to announce that the next round of Career Support and Travel Grants is now open.   JDRF Australia aims to support the next generation of type 1 diabetes (T1D) researchers by helping them with skills development or facilitating them to present and attend scientific conferences. This enables them to gain new skills, […]
New clinical trial looking for Queensland adults with type 1 diabetes
Research

New clinical trial looking for Queensland adults with type 1 diabetes

A new trial called the ASITI-201 Study is looking for participants based in Queensland to test a potential new therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D). The therapy is designed to stop the immune system attack that characterises the condition.  T1D is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing beta cells of […]
JDRF Australia welcomes new CEO, Sydney Yovic
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JDRF Australia welcomes new CEO, Sydney Yovic

JDRF Australia has welcomed Sydney Yovic to the organisation as the new Chief Executive Officer.   Sydney joins with extensive experience in the type 1 diabetes (T1D) space following 12 years with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF International), where she spent 8 years in the research department, and mostly recently was the Head of Strategy and Chief […]
Farewell from Mike Wilson OAM
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Farewell from Mike Wilson OAM

A Note of thanks as I retire as CEO of JDRF Australia “After two decades as CEO of JDRF Australia, the time has come for me to step down and pass the baton to the next leader who will continue this organisation’s incredible journey. It’s with a happy heart and a deep sense of gratitude […]
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 […]
Meet Linda Zanette, JDRF Peer Support Volunteer
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Meet Linda Zanette, JDRF Peer Support Volunteer

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, Linda Zanette, who currently volunteers at JDRF’s Peer Support Program, where she offers support and encouragement to parents of children recently diagnosed with T1D. What drew […]
Get to know PhD Top Up Scholarship Recipient, David de George
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Get to know PhD Top Up Scholarship Recipient, David de George

JDRF is committed to supporting the brightest minds in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research whose work is aligned with JDRF’s mission - improving lives and curing T1D.
Get to know Type One Summit Speaker, Tia Bravery  
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Get to know Type One Summit Speaker, Tia Bravery  

We recently caught up with T1D summit speaker, Tia Bravery, to chat about her journey with type 1 diabetes, how she manages her T1D while leading an active and busy lifestyle, and her hopes for the future of T1D. Let’s dive in!  How long have you been living with T1D?  I have lived with type […]
Paige and her family’s experience living with T1D
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Paige and her family’s experience living with T1D

Paige was 12 years old when her mum was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It was a diagnosis which changed her and her family’s life forever. This year, she took on the Blue Hair Challenge to bring awareness to this disease and raise funds for life changing T1D research, not only for her mum, but […]
Meet JDRF PhD Top-Up Scholarship recipient Dr Barbora Paldus
Research

Meet JDRF PhD Top-Up Scholarship recipient Dr Barbora Paldus

Each year, JDRF offers a PhD Top-Up Scholarship to provide additional funding for PhD students pursuing type 1 diabetes research. Since its inception, the scholarship has helped more than 20 outstanding students kick-start a career in T1D research. Over the next few weeks, we’re catching up with some former recipients to find out what they’ve […]
Meet JDRF PhD Top-Up Scholarship recipient Dr Wilson Wong
Research

Meet JDRF PhD Top-Up Scholarship recipient Dr Wilson Wong

Each year, JDRF offers a PhD Top-Up Scholarship to provide additional funding for PhD students pursuing type 1 diabetes research. Since its inception, the scholarship has helped more than 20 outstanding students kick-start a career in T1D research. Over the next few weeks, we’re catching up with some former recipients to find out what they’ve […]
Meet JDRF PhD Top-Up Scholarship recipient Dillon Jevon
Research

Meet JDRF PhD Top-Up Scholarship recipient Dillon Jevon

Each year, JDRF offers a PhD Top-Up Scholarship to provide additional funding for PhD students pursuing type 1 diabetes research. Since its inception, the scholarship has helped more than 20 outstanding students kick-start a career in T1D research. Over the next few weeks, we’re catching up with some former recipients to find out what they’ve […]