QLD

Community Events

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

Find an event in QLD. 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 (T1D) through 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.

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.

Play for Purpose

22 Sept 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.

Fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival

11-12 Oct 2025

Experience an unforgettable weekend of running, entertainment and celebration in the beautiful Southern Gold Coast.

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 finding a cure for T1D.

VE Group Charity Lunch

24 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 this Cup Day - grab your fascinators, gather your friends, and enjoy a day of racing, food, fashion, and unforgettable vibes!

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!

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!

Brisbane Marathon

07 Jun 2026

Join the tradition and be part of Brisbane’s most historic running event - the Marathon Festival, where community, 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.

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.