Parents and carers are invited to attend our helpful sessions on raising a child or teen with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
This year, you can attend in person at our beautiful Adelaide venue, or tune in online from anywhere in Australia, on Sunday 26 July. Our carefully curated sessions offer something for every family, whether you’re new to T1D life or it’s been with you for years.
All sessions for parents and carers start from 9am Australian Central Standard Time (ACST). See what time that is in your state or territory.
Register to join us online or in Adelaide – and yes, it’s all completely free! If you’re joining us in Adelaide, be sure to check out our program for kids and teens who can attend in person, too.
Parents and carers sessions
Our morning includes sessions just for parents and carers of children and teens who live with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Check the time difference for your state or territory for these sessions.
9am – 10.30am ACST // Building confidence and resilience: Practical tips for raising kids and teens with T1D
Raising a kid or teen with T1D comes with its own unique challenges that can be difficult to navigate alone.
In this session, facilitated by Melanie Cullen, Breakthrough T1D’s mental health lead, you’ll hear from a panel of parents and carers in different stages of their T1D journeys.
From navigating the daily highs and lows of life with T1D to supporting your child in building emotional resilience and confidence in their diabetes care, this discussion will share helpful strategies, lived experiences, and lessons learned along the way.
Whether your child has been newly diagnosed, or is becoming more independent, this session aims to equip families with practical advice from parents who have been in your shoes.
10.30am – 10.55am ACST // Morning break
10.55am – 11.45am ACST // Making your T1D technology work for your family: practical tips for parents & carers
Are you thinking about switching to diabetes technology? Or maybe you just want to get more out of your child’s current system? You’re not alone.
Insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) – together called automated insulin delivery (AID) systems – are the gold standard of insulin delivery.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion to hear firsthand from families living with T1D who use a range of AID systems in their everyday lives.
This session will explore what it’s like to use an AID system, how to find the right technology for your child’s lifestyle and goals, and offer practical tips on getting the most out of your devices.
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Lunch break & early afternoon session
Enjoy a catered lunch, followed by an update on the latest T1D research breakthroughs.
Check the time difference for your state or territory for these sessions.
11.45am – 12.30pm ACST // Lunch
12.45pm – 2.05pm ACST // Hope in action: The research changing T1D
Join Dr Dorota Pawlak (Breakthrough T1D Chief Scientific Officer) and leading researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience for an engaging and in-depth discussion exploring the latest advances that are shaping the future of T1D.
This session will give you an overview of Breakthrough T1D’s research strategy and an update on where T1D research stands today, from early detection and prevention strategies to emerging treatments and cell therapies, and will also explore the possibilities that lie ahead.
Learn what these advances mean today and what they could mean for tomorrow – including how you can be a part of this journey through participation in clinical trials.
This session is with:
- Dr Dorota Pawlak
- Prof Jennifer Couper
- Dr Jennifer Snaith
- Dr Jacqui Schiesser
- Alec Tibbet
