VIC

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.
Albert Part Type 1 Meet Up

30 Aug 2025

Bring the family along for a fun day at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, with plenty of water activities and the chance to connect with others in their local T1D community.

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.

Frankston Running Festival

16 Nov 2025

Join us for an unforgettable out-and-back run along a traffic-free Nepean Highway, showcasing the stunning Port Phillip Bay from Frankston Pier to Keast Park!

One Run

17 Aug 2025

Hit your running goals with this epic 8 week training program that is type 1 friendly (but open to all!). Suitable for all runner levels and led by exercise physiologist and type 1 warrior Sam Rooney. 

Go Blue

14 Nov 2025

This World Diabetes Day, turn your school or workplace blue and help fund research into a world without T1D. Whatever your organisation, we’ve made it 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!

Ballarat Marathon

25-26 April 2026

Join the Ballarat Marathon, a two-day April festival that celebrates Ballarat’s rich sporting history, stunning scenery, and community spirit.


Mornington Running Festival

3 May 2026

Experience one of Australia’s most scenic courses with traffic-free runs and walks along the Mornington Esplanade - fun for all ages and fitness levels!

Rosebud Running Festival

7 Jun 2026

The Peninsula Trail Running Festival returns, run or walk along scenic foreshore trails with stunning bay views, distances for all levels, and a finishers medal for everyone!

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 Hoffmann 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.