QLD

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!

Go Blue

14 Nov 2025

This World Diabetes Day, go blue at your school or workplace and support T1D research - it’s easy and fun to get involved!

Driving Breakthroughs
Charity Golf Day

Friday 24 Oct 2025

Enjoy an afternoon of golf, networking, delicious food and drinks, exciting prizes, auctions and raffles – all in support of for T1D.


VE Group Charity Lunch

29 Oct 2025

Join us at the stunning Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves. An afternoon of fine dining, connection & fundraising all in support of T1D.


Melbourne Cup Party

04 Nov 2025

Join the fun - grab your fascinators, gather your friends, and enjoy a day of racing, food, fashion, and unforgettable vibes!


Melbourne Cup Luncheon

04 Nov 2025

Join us for an unforgettable luncheon with the race that stops the nation live on the big screens and a delicious dining experience.

Big Blue Night Out

14 Nov 2025

Join us for a night of auctions, raffles, live music & prizes - all to raise funds for a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).

One Ride

28 - 30 Nov 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!

Play for Purpose

11 Dec 2025

Every Play For Purpose ticket gives you the chance to win a first prize worth $300k and hundreds of other amazing prizes like cars, vouchers and more! Drawn 10am AEST.

Brisbane Marathon

07 Jun 2026

Join the tradition and be part of Brisbane’s most historic running event - history and city pride meet on the streets of Brisbane!

Hervey Bay Half Marathon 

21 Jun 2026

Run by the sea at the Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival! From 2km to 21.1km, enjoy stunning coastal views and a finish line on the foreshore.

7Cairns Marathon 

12 Jul 2026

Run the 7Cairns Marathon Festival along the iconic Cairns Esplanade - five distances, breathtaking views, and a finish line like no other.

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.

Support Phil Hoffman Travel

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

Support Ken Duncan Galleries

Want to add a breathtaking Ken Duncan print to your collection? $100 from every single sale of the blue - themed prints until November 14th will be donated directly to the Blue Army!