NSW

Community Events

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

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

Check out Breakthrough T1D 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.

One Ride

28 - 30 Nov 2025

Join Breakthrough T1D One Ride 2025 in the stunning Barossa Valley - cycling routes and packages for all while raising funds for T1D research!
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City2Surf

10 Aug 2025


City2Surf, the world’s largest fun run, returns to Sydney! Join 80,000+ runners, joggers, and walkers on the iconic 14km journey from the CBD to Bondi Beach.

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Play for purpose

Drawn 10am (AEST) Mon 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!

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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!

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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, surrounded by iconic sights and electric energy at every turn!

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.