Empowering people living with Type1
The Mission of the Type 1 Foundation is to create a community that would support, connect and empower all people living with Type 1 Diabetes and their families.
Our People
The Type 1 Foundation supports individuals and families living with Type 1 Diabetes
OUR MISSION
To create a world that understands the impact of type 1 diabetes on the individuals and their families.
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Our Impact
WE AIM TO CREATE A WORLD THAT UNDERSTANDS THE IMPACT OF TYPE 1 DIABETES ON INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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250K+
ThousandS of Dollars Raised
From humble beginnings the Type1 Foundation has raised over $250,000 in the past 5.5 years to support people living with Type1 Diabetes. As a volunteer- run organisation the Type1 Foundation has managed to keep administration costs to a minimum with over 95% of funds raised going directly to supporting families. With Care Packages at diagnosis, Virtual Online Support groups, Type1 Family Fun Events, Type1 Diabetes Awareness Campaigns, Type 1 Voice advocacy, Type1 Kids Yoga and Art Classes, Type1 Mums Dinners and so much more!
5+
Years Supporting the community
The Type1 Foundation was founded in 2015 by Ange and Leif McCaughley after their eldest daughter Lila was diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes. They realised their was no support for the “right here right now”. With a mission to connect, support and make the community aware of Type1 Diabetes.
10K+
ThousandS of people Impacted
The Type1 Foundation has touched the lives of thousands living with Type1 Diabetes around Australia and the world. T1F strives to support and connect families through their many family friendly events and FUNDRAISERS. Education seminars, Care Packages at diagnosis, cooking classes and virtual online support groups allow people living with Type1 the opportunity to be better prepared. The Type1 Running Group, creates awareness campaigns around Australia and the world by competing in running events and raising funds for Type1 Diabetes. In 2020 The Type1 moved their programs to a “Virtual World” with online events, online Yoga, Online Art classes, Online Virtual Comedy Events, Trivia Nights and Type1 Kids Catch ups.
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Our Family Events
Our family support events are infamous and are increasingly growing in popularity with families. They are aimed to connect families from all over living with Type1 Diabetes. It’s a time to come together as a group and take time out in a relaxed and supportive environment. Currently, due to COVID-19 restrictions our events are all virtual events. They include, Trivia Nights, Comedy Nights, Casual catch ups and information seminars.
Type1 Mums Dinners
Our Type1 Mum’s Dinners are now National. Find a Type1 Mums Dinner near you. These incredibly popular dinners are a relaxed evening full of laughs, stories and understanding. They are important in connecting all mums living with Type1 Diabetes themselves or a parenting a child with it.
Type1 Surf Lessons and mentoring with Ben and Lee Considine.
Ben and Lee Considine are experienced longboard surfers, the Father and Son Type1 Duo hold 3 National Titles between them. Whether its perfecting the fundamentals or pushing the limits of surfing. They aim to guide you through the process of development through your surfing journey to increase your skill and understanding. Lessons are held in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and all boards are supplied.
Ben has been living with Type1 for many years and he will share his tips and tricks with families on how to be comfortable in the water and to get the best out of the surf lifestyle. These lessons are available for anyone who is keen to give surfing a go. To register your interest, please register via the link.
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October 2018
“The needles are no big thing. The hard part is the constant high-stakes judgement calls ”
Type 1 Parent
Type1 Club (previously Type 1 Annual Membership)
Our Mission at the Type1 Foundation is to support and connect all families living with Type 1 Diabetes. In order to do this we are dedicated to ensuring that all our families receive the right support and a multitude of avenues to connect with one another.
The Type1 Club is a program where all families can have access to our yearly events, online seminars, and activities. The focus is on the whole family and their experiences at our events and our online services. Here at the Type 1 Foundation we understand how difficult it is to live with a child with Type 1 Diabetes and sometimes the task of getting the family together is a mission in itself. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that when a family makes the decision to attend one of our events or utilise our online offers, they receive nothing but the best support and opportunities to connect with other families going through similar experiences.
For just $49 per year you can have access to a whole new world of understanding and connection…
Join the Type1 Club Now
Sign Up For an event
Our events are all year round. For the whole family, siblings, children and Mums….
Volunteer opportunities
Do you have a passion or talent that you would love share with us and help change peoples lives? We are always on the lookout for new volunteers….
Make a Donation
Every single dollar goes back to supporting more people living with Type 1 Diabetes…..
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Latest T1F Merchandise & Offers
Drink bottles
T1F Drink Bottle is so much more than the ultimate funky accessory this summer! Funds from EVERY single drink bottle sold will go towards helping us raise awareness around misdiagnosis of Type1 Diabetes.
NEW CLOTHING ADDED TO THE STORE.
Leggings, Adult Hoodies, Kids Hoodies, Face Masks, Long Sleeve Tees…
New Design Beanies
Exciting news!!!
We are so happy to announce our newest beanie design to add to our Winter Collection.
You asked for it.
Only a limited number available.
$25.00. Now $20.00
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