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Changes to the Federal Government’s Insulin Pump Program
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Changes to the Federal Government’s Insulin Pump Program

The Australian Government’s Insulin Pump Program (IPP), administered by JDRF Australia, provides insulin pumps to young Australians up to the age of 21, living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), who meet certain financial and clinical eligibility requirements. The program supplies fully subsidised insulin pumps to people who would otherwise be unable to access insulin pump […]
Update: Airport security and type 1 diabetes technology
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Update: Airport security and type 1 diabetes technology

JDRF Australia has received an update from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regarding the guidelines for type 1 diabetes (T1D) technology and airport security and screening. This follows ongoing issues faced by community members when travelling through airport security with insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Advice varies for each specific device, but […]
JDRF Australia announces changes to the Board
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JDRF Australia announces changes to the Board

JDRF Australia, the leading organisation for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and community support, is pleased to announce three additions to its Board of Directors, while at the same time farewelling two long-serving and highly valued current Directors. With a wealth of experience in the not-for-profit, insurance and investment management sectors, the three new […]
Advocacy Spotlight: Freya & Jackie Goldston
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Advocacy Spotlight: Freya & Jackie Goldston

Freya has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 14 years, after being diagnosed at just 11 months old. Since then, Freya and her mum Jackie have been fiercely advocating for the T1D community on behalf of JDRF Australia. We spoke to both Freya and Jackie about their family’s journey with T1D and their […]
Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
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Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

MEDIA RELEASE Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme The new listing of Fiasp® Penfill® on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will keep the life-saving medication available to the 15,000+ Australians who rely on it Sydney, 18 September 2023: JDRF Australia is welcoming an announcement from Minister for Health, Hon Mark Butler, that Fiasp […]
Advocacy spotlight: Reece & Brittany Wilson
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Advocacy spotlight: Reece & Brittany Wilson

At the age of 24, Reece suffered a stroke, and his wife Brittany was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Just nine months into her treatment, Reece was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). “For a person living with T1D, the outcome of a cure, recovery or even remission is not an option.” […]
Ethan Greenfield heads to Washington D.C. for the 2023 JDRF International Children’s Congress
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Ethan Greenfield heads to Washington D.C. for the 2023 JDRF International Children’s Congress

Ethan Greenfield has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for seven years, after being diagnosed at just four years old. Since then, Ethan, mum Kylie, and the Greenfield family have been fiercely advocating for the T1D community on behalf of JDRF Australia. After years of involvement with JDRF and raising the profile of T1D, […]
JDRF advocate Shanna McGrath receives Mark Butler Local Legend Award
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JDRF advocate Shanna McGrath receives Mark Butler Local Legend Award

Each year during National Volunteers Week, the Minister for Health, Hon Mark Butler, announces the winners of the Mark Butler MP Volunteer Awards. These awards recognise the local volunteers in his electorate, Hindmarsh, who are dedicated to improving the needs of the community organisations they represent. JDRF advocate, Shanna McGrath, was diagnosed with T1D when […]
From Boothby to Biden: Ethan Greenfield’s journey living with type 1 diabetes and JDRF advocacy
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From Boothby to Biden: Ethan Greenfield’s journey living with type 1 diabetes and JDRF advocacy

Ethan Greenfield has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for seven years, after being diagnosed at just four years old. Since then, Ethan, mum Kylie, and the Greenfield family have been fiercely advocating for the T1D community on behalf of JDRF, helping key decision makers like their local Boothby Member Louise Miller-Frost and Minister […]
JDRF welcomes decision to extend availability of Fiasp on the PBS
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JDRF welcomes decision to extend availability of Fiasp on the PBS

MEDIA RELEASE JDRF Australia welcomes Government’s decision to extend availability of Fiasp insulin on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme  The move will keep the life-saving medication in the hands of the 15,000+ people who rely on it for a further six months Sydney, 17 March 2023: JDRF Australia is today welcoming an announcement by the Albanese […]