ACT

Community Events

Join an organised T1D meetup, fun run, marathon, cycle or swim near you!

Find an event in the ACT. Here's what you can explore on this page...

Check out JDRF hosted opportunities to meet other local families living with type 1 diabetes through T1D meetups. 

Explore fitness challenges like marathons or cycling where you can fundraise for T1D research... there’s no shortage of events to join.

Remember, if you're entering a fitness event, create a fundraising page using their sign up platform and send the link to your friends!

Ask to be sponsored for completing the event, for every km you conquer, or set a target time and ask for $5 for every minute you’re early.

Go blue day

14 Nov 2024

At JDRF, our mission is to create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D), and your school or organisation can help us do it by GOING BLUE with us in 2024.

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Play for Purpose 

Draw closes 12 Dec 2024 

Every Play For Purpose ticket gives you the chance to win a first prize worth $250k and hundreds of other amazing prizes like cars, vouchers and more. 

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One Walk ACT 

March 2025

Join the world’s largest walk towards a future without type 1 diabetes in Canberra!

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Canberra Times Marathon Festival

13 April 2025 

Run through history at The Canberra Times Marathon Festival on 13 April 2025! Choose from 5 distances and soak in the stunning views of Canberra's iconic landmarks. 

Other ways to raise money for type 1 diabetes research

Sign up for Entertainment

Save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more with Entertainment! 20% of every membership purchased goes to support JDRF Australia!

Connect to Drimtel

DrimTel is a local Australian telecommunications service provider that empowers connectivity and transforms lives. 50% of their profits go directly to JDRF Australia.

Purchase Synxbody

SynxBody, is an Australian footcare company. For every online purchase made on their website, SynxBody is generously donating $1 to JDRF to help advance foot health and T1D awareness! 

Support Krystle knight jewellery

KKJ an Australia brand, specialises in handmade jewellery, centred around crystals and their healing properties.
$20 from each 'Make It Visible' collection sale goes to JDRF Australia.

Apply for your United Petrol card

With the JDRF Australia UP Community card, save 2 cents per litre at participating United stations and support JDRF Australia with a 2 cents per litre rebate.