Your monthly type 1 diabetes update – August issue
Hi there!
In this edition of our newsletter, we’re excited to bring you recorded sessions from our recent Type 1 Summit; a special advocacy spotlight; and a new partner feature with our corporate partner, Drimtel. Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to join our upcoming JDRF fundraising events!
Let’s dive in…
Watch Type 1 Summit on demand
On 4 August, our community came together for our Type 1 Summit, a day all about thriving with T1D. Attendees online and at our Melbourne event heard from speakers talking about a wide range of T1D topics.
The good news? Type 1 Summit is now available to watch on demand!
With a stream for parents of kids and teens with T1D, and another one for adults with the condition (and the people who love them), there’s something for everyone – starting with our very popular update on the latest T1D research.
Advocacy Spotlight
This month, JDRF advocate Nikolas and his mum Rebecca attended a special event at Government House, hosted by the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC AMP, and his wife, Mrs. Darrilyn Dawson. The event recognized JDRF’s advocacy, including amazing advocates just like Nikolas, who has also met with his local member, Sam Lim, to talk about the importance of ongoing funding for T1D research.
Nikolas shared his thoughts about being an advocate and what he hopes research will achieve for the community, saying:
I joined the JDRF advocacy program so we can help find a cure for type one diabetes by asking for lots of money from the Government to support the CRN. My hopes and dreams are that we soon find a cure for T1D so then everyone can have a world free of T1D, and to be able to do whatever they want.
READ MORE ABOUT NIK’S ADVOCACY
Partner Feature: Drimtel
Exciting offer from telco Drimtel for the T1D community! DrimTel, a proud supporter of JDRF Australia, has generously offered 100% of the 1st month’s fee of any Mobile SIM only, nbn internet, and Data Only sign ups created from this promotion to go directly to JDRF.
DrimTel, founded by Ljupco (Lj) Taneski after his daughter Caterina was diagnosed with T1D, offers SIM Only, Data, Business Data Pooling, and nbn® internet plans for homes and businesses.
Their mission is to assist the T1D community, who rely on technology for managing their condition, while also providing a way for families to contribute to JDRF Australia with 50% of their profits donated to JDRF
Lj says: “We are absolutely passionate about supporting JDRF and believe this is the next frontier in terms of social repurposing of funds into research for human diseases.”
For further information on DrimTel or to take advantage of this promotion visit their website here and use checkout code: CURE
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