Our vision is for a world without type 1 diabetes.

Our vision was inspired by the parents who started JDRF in the hope of finding a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D). In effect, we were founded by the love of parents for their children, and that love and passion remains inspiring to this day.

JDRF is the leading non-profit organisation driving progress for T1D. We are driven by everyone affected by this disease, all of whom deeply want us to deliver on our vision. T1D is a lifelong autoimmune disease that affects over 130,000 Australians. Eight new people are diagnosed every day, through no fault of their own. People living with T1D must take insulin and check their blood sugar levels multiple times every day.

People with T1D also face an increased risk of eye disease, cardiovascular problems, amputation, and kidney failure due to the impact of the disease.

The passion that inspired our vision now extends to the volunteers, the advocates, the donors, the researchers and the healthcare professionals who work with us to help make the world a better place for those who live with T1D on the way to curing it altogether. Be it delivering improved services, advocating for access to technology, or supporting research, we exist to see these groups reach their goals on the road to us reaching ours.

The laser-sharp clarity of our vision, combined with the ongoing inspiration and support of our community and beneficiaries, is why we must – and indeed will – succeed in delivering a world without T1D.