Breakthrough T1D’s advocacy program educates politicians across the country about T1D and the issues most important to the community.
How our advocacy works
At Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), our community is at the heart of our advocacy program. There are advocates all over the country, individuals and families impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D), who meet with Australia’s federal representatives on all sides of politics to tell them about life with T1D and the progress that is possible with their support.
Breakthrough T1D’s internal government team work alongside these advocates, arming them with the information and resources they need to make a big impact. The government team also has a strong presence in Canberra, meeting with MPs and Senators from all walks to keep them up to date on T1D. Further, they work closely with the Federal Departments that oversee policy development and programs relevant to T1D to help with their implementation, as well as reporting on the progress of Government-funded JDRF initiatives and research projects.
This bi-partisan, community-led approach has transformed how Governments understand and invest in T1D in Australia. Since 2004, there has been a T1D-focused policy in every election cycle.
Collectively, this has delivered real, impactful change for the T1D community.
Our advocacy has transformed life with T1D in Australia
Our advocacy impact
$115m+ committed to research
More than $115m committed to T1D research thanks to advocacy campaigns and the resulting Government funding for our Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network
CGM subidisation for the whole community
Our advocacy has secured the subsidisation of continuous glucose monitors for all Australians diagnosed with T1D, regardless of age
Widespread MP and Senator engagement
Over 90% of Federal electorates have a dedicated Breakthrough T1D advocate, educating the elected MP about the realities of type 1 diabetes
Breakthrough T1D work tirelessly for the type 1 diabetes community and our Government is proud to have supported them over the past two decades. This includes our recent $50.1m investment in the Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network and the implementation of CGM subsidisation for all Australians living with T1D. We share in their goal for a world without type 1 diabetes.
– Minister for Health and Aged Care, Hon Mark Butler MP
The Coalition has a longstanding history with Breakthrough T1D and has supported the community through years of investment in both research and technology access. It is my privilege to know many Breakthrough T1D advocates and see first-hand their dedication to more progress for T1D.
– Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston
Advocacy news
$50.1 million investment made into type 1 diabetes research
Changes to Novo Nordisk® insulin portfolio announced
Parliamentary Inquiry recommendations announced
$6.5 million committed to the Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network
