Type 1 Voice

a not-for-profit, community-based organisation committed to increasing the broader communities awareness about type 1 diabetes and changing the broader mindset and approach to chronic condition management.

The Type 1 Foundation Board are excited to announce their amalgamation with Type 1 Voice to expand their vision and to broaden their support services. 

The Type1 Foundation will assume and grow the key advocacy function of Type 1 Voice to strengthen the collective voice of those living with type 1 diabetes. The joining of these two successful consumer organisations to represent the best interests of those living with type 1 diabetes is an exciting development. 

The Type 1 Foundation are a committed community organisation who are going from strength to strength, providing support, awareness and connection to the Type1 diabetes community. They are filling a gap, delivering support to families living with type 1 diabetes, which has been embraced by this growing community of engaged families. 

The 125,000 individuals living with type 1 diabetes in Australia are underrepresented and are struggling to achieve the quality of life they deserve. Type 1 Foundation Founder Ange Liston- McCaughley said, “This has to change, and bringing on board Type 1 Voice’s key advocacy functions will be a game changer for the type 1 community”. 

Since forming in 2006, Type 1 Voice, has been a pioneer in influencing positive outcomes for individuals and giving families living with type 1 diabetes a true voice. Their success in achieving significant outcomes has ultimately come from listening and understanding the needs of the type 1 community. Past advocacy initiatives have included the extension of carer payments, health supporting workplaces policy, development of the best practice international position statement for type 1 diabetes at school, and development of the world first Parent Guide and Clinician Guide. 

So what is advocacy?

Advocacy helps promote and protect the rights and interests of an individual or group. Our type 1 diabetes advocacy program aims to build capacity and ensure those living with diabetes, and their associates and caregivers are empowered, have choices, and remain in control of their health decisions.

The Type 1 Foundation with its dedicated advocacy service, Type 1 Voice, is committed to improving the lives of all those living with type 1 diabetes.

Tell us about what matters most to you.

We are on the precipice of change and we want to hear from you! What do you want or need to build the capacity for you and/or your family to manage type 1 diabetes? We need your voice to join our collective voice to represent the interests of those living with type 1 diabetes. You could have type 1 yourself or be a mother, father, friend, grandparent, or other associate or colleague of someone living with type 1 diabetes. We are looking for those willing to commit their time to champion the type 1 diabetes cause to make real change. Change that will empower those living with type 1 diabetes with choice and control over their health decisions.

Be part of the change and help shape our future, nominate to be part of our advocacy program.