Insulin Pump Program

Insulin Pump Program
After intense advocacy and campaigning by JDRF the Federal Government’s Insulin Pump Program (IPP) was established in 2008. The IPP provides insulin pumps to children and young adults under 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and meet the financial and clinical eligibility requirements. This life changing technology would otherwise be out of reach for these individuals.
Since its inception the IPP has provided over 2100 insulin pumps to children and young adults with T1D. JDRF has continued to advocate to expand the program based on the unmet demand from families. In the 2018-19 Budget, the government provided additional funding to the Insulin Pump Program, allowing approximately 220 children to access fully subsidised insulin pumps each year. In the 2022 election, bipartisan support was obtained for the expansion of the Program to include young adults up to 21 years of age. Currently, children and young adults are now able to access up to 255 pumps through the Program, if eligible.
Learn more about insulin pumps here.
Have more questions? Send an email to pumps@jdrf.org.au.
Apply for the program hereWhat has the Insulin Pump Program achieved?

1500+
pumps delivered

12.8 million
needles avoided

$29.7 million
in savings
The details of the Insulin Pump Program
JDRF are the administrators of the Federal Government Insulin Pump Program. To improve access to the program, the Government has introduced a number of changes since its inception. Here’s what you need to know:
- The number of pumps fully subsidised under the program has increased to approximately 255 pumps per year.
- The pumps available under the Insulin Pump Program are: the Minimed 770G (Medtronic).
- Pumps are given with approximately three months’ initial supply of pump consumables.

‘Like winning the lottery’
When I got the call from JDRF to say that Lily had been successful and was now a recipient of a JDRF Insulin Pump it was what I imagine winning the lottery feels like. We have only had the insulin pump for two weeks now but the difference it has made to Lily’s quality of life is magical. She’s a much happier little girl who isn’t afraid of meal times and the injections that come with eating. I am so thankful for the support of JDRF and the Federal Government.
– Chelsea, South Australia
Eligibility for the Insulin Pump Program
To be eligible to lodge an expression of interest for an insulin pump under the program, families must meet the following criteria:
- Child or young adult is under the age of 21 years
- A combined annual income of up to $108,892. Contact us for further details if you have more than one child.
- Do not have access to an insulin pump through private health insurance
- Eligible to access Medicare benefits
- An Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Permanent residents or those that have applied to become permanent residents may also be eligible – get in touch with the JDRF team to find out more.
JDRF is unable to guarantee that families who have expressed an interest will receive an insulin pump under the program. Families are also required to discuss the suitability of insulin pump therapy with their child’s healthcare team. For more details regarding eligibility please refer to the FAQs below. You can also contact pumps@jdrf.org.au with any questions.
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