NSW

Community Events

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

On this page, you can:

  • Join a Breakthrough T1D-hosted meetup to connect with local families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

  • Explore fitness events like runs or rides where you can fundraise for T1D research.

If you're signing up for a fitness event, be sure to:

  • Set up a fundraising page through their platform

  • Share your link with friends and ask them to sponsor you - per kilometre, for your finish time, or just because!

JUMP for a Cure

26 Oct 2025

Take on a thrilling tandem skydive while supporting type 1 diabetes (T1D) research! Fundraise $1,500 and take to the skies this October.

More NSW events to participate in

Play for purpose

22 Sep 2025

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! Drawn 10am AEST.

Newcastle City Triathlon

09 Nov 2025

Join the action on Newcastle’s harbour foreshore - swim, ride, and run in an electric atmosphere with distances for all ages, and make your race count for a cause that matters!

Go Blue

14 Nov 2025

This World Diabetes Day, turn your school or workplace blue to help fund research for a world without T1D - it’s easy and fun to get involved!

One Ride

28-30 November 2025

Join Breakthrough T1D's One Ride 2025 in the stunning Barossa Valley - cycling routes and packages for all while raising funds for T1D research!

Island Triathlon Festival

31 Jan - 01 Feb 2026

Dive into a weekend of racing by the sea - from sunrise runs to triathlons and aquathlons, with flat courses, epic views, and a buzzing community vibe!

Hill to Harbour

29 Mar 2026

Celebrate 20 years of Newcastle’s biggest running event at Hill to Harbour 2026 - a day of fitness, fun, and coastal vibes for the whole community!

Henderson Newcastle Marathon

19 April 2026

Lace up and experience the thrill of the Henderson Newcastle Marathon - where fast times meet stunning coastal views and unbeatable community spirit!

Hoka Runaway Sydney Half Marathon

03 May 2026

Get ready to run Sydney like never before - an unforgettable city course that takes you straight through the buzzing heart of the CBD, electric energy at every turn!

TCS Sydney Marathon

30 Aug 2026

Join us and make your run count! Challenge yourself and take on the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS and fundraise for a world without T1D.

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 Breakthrough T1D!

Connect to Drimtel

DrimTel is a local Australian telecommunications service provider that empowers connectivity and transforms lives. 50% of their profits go directly to Breakthrough T1D.

Purchase Synxbody

SynxBody, is an Australian footcare company. For every online purchase made on their website, SynxBody is generously donating $1 to Breakthrough T1D 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 Breakthrough T1D.

Apply for your United Petrol card

With the Breakthrough T1D UP Community card, save 2 cents per litre at participating United stations and support Breakthrough T1D with a 2 cents per litre rebate.

donating through return & Earn

Collect, fundraise or donate. You can select to donate your 10c refund to Breakthrough T1D now, featured on the app from any machines or automated depot.

Support Phil Hoffmann Travel

Thinking of travelling but also want to make an imapct? Donating 1% of your holiday cost directly to Breakthrough T1D! Using code SPJDRF at checkout.