The Type1 Foundation

The Type1 Foundation A national charity supporting individuals and families living with Type1 Diabetes. ๐Ÿ’š
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The Type1 Foundation was established in Geelong in 2015 and was founded by CEO Ange Liston-McCaughley after the sudden diagnosis of her daughter Lila at age 9. The Mission of the Type 1 Foundation is to create a community that would support, connect and empower all people living with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. We now support over 3000 families by providing social and educational opportuni

ties as well as linking families with crucial support networks and life saving information and campaigns.

Mooloolaba ladies.. get ready for a great meal and fun night out with local Type 1 Mums and Women living with Type 1 Dia...
20/06/2026

Mooloolaba ladies.. get ready for a great meal and fun night out with local Type 1 Mums and Women living with Type 1 Diabetes! Laugh, vent, make new friends and feel supported.๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday 23rd July
โฐ 7pm
๐Ÿ“Mooloolaba Surf Club | Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557

We can't wait to see you!๐Ÿ˜
Register ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
https://form.jotform.com/Thetype1/mums-dinner-mooloolaba-july26

Snag one of the last few places at this restorative pilates retreat on the beautiful Sunshine Coast!โ˜€๏ธJoin us for 2 nigh...
20/06/2026

Snag one of the last few places at this restorative pilates retreat on the beautiful Sunshine Coast!โ˜€๏ธ

Join us for 2 nights of fun, fitness, connection and sunshine, for women who live with or care for someone living with Type 1 Diabetes.

There will be workouts, poolside hangs, wellness workshops, beach walks, learning and delicious food. All tied together with type1 community and connection - to both those on the retreat and with yourself.

Leave the retreat feeling refreshed and energised, with new friends and more memories than you can imagine.

For more info & to register, go to๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ (you know you want to!)
https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/type1sunshinecoast

๐“๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ž ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ ๐„๐œ๐ก๐ข๐๐ง๐š ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐“๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ž ๐Ÿ ๐๐ข๐š๐›๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ.Make new friends, try new things, and crea...
19/06/2026

๐“๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ž ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ ๐„๐œ๐ก๐ข๐๐ง๐š ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐“๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ž ๐Ÿ ๐๐ข๐š๐›๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ.

Make new friends, try new things, and create amazing memories with other Type 1 teens who understand your experiences.

Camp Echidna has trained medical experts in the field of Type 1 diabetes at all times.

๐Ÿ—“ 4-7th October 2026
๐Ÿ“ Hastings Point, Northern NSW

๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐›๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ง๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
https://form.jotform.com/Thetype1/camp-echidna-2026

School Holidays at The Type 1 Hub are bursting with crafty fun!Join us in the July School Holidays for all sorts of arts...
19/06/2026

School Holidays at The Type 1 Hub are bursting with crafty fun!

Join us in the July School Holidays for all sorts of arts and crafts that you will get to keep and take home with you at the end of the day.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป ๐—ต๐˜๐˜๐—ฝ๐˜€://๐˜„๐˜„๐˜„.๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด.๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ/๐——๐—ก๐—›๐—ซ๐——

๐Ÿงต๐ŸŽจParents are welcome to stay for a coffee and a chat, or drop and go!
โœ‚๏ธ A diabetes educator will be in attendance to ensure safety of all attendees.

Please be aware of the 5 major symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes and share this post to keep them front of mind for the type 1...
18/06/2026

Please be aware of the 5 major symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes and share this post to keep them front of mind for the type 1 community.

๐Ÿ’— Tired/Fatigue/Lethargy
๐Ÿ’™ Extreme/ Increased Thirst
๐Ÿ’š Extreme/Fast Weightloss
๐Ÿ’› Increased Urination/Urgency
โค๏ธ Blurred Vision/Trouble Focusing

Catching these symptoms early can help prevent DKA at diagnosis.

If you notice any of these symptoms, head to your GP or emergency immediately for blood sugar and ketone testing.

Support Type 1 Foundation in the Geelong Running Festival 2026๐Ÿƒ๐ŸผRegister๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผhttps://www.type1foundation.com.au/events/geel...
17/06/2026

Support Type 1 Foundation in the Geelong Running Festival 2026๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผ

Register๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
https://www.type1foundation.com.au/events/geelongfestival-runfortype1

Calling the Type 1 runners, the walkers, the challenge lovers and the adventure seekers!

When you Run for Type 1, you are doing more than just completing a marathon. You are inspiring the Type 1 Community that anything is possible. You are raising awareness of Type 1 Diabetes across Australia. You are raising important funds that will continue to support individuals and families living with Type 1 for years to come. You are showing yourself that you can follow through and do challenging things. You are meeting other inspiring and passionate people along the way.

This is your chance to get involved with something that matters and will create lifelong memories.

Register๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
https://www.type1foundation.com.au/events/geelongfestival-runfortype1

WEAR ONE ๐Ÿค FOR TYPE 1If there's two things that go together, it's Type 1 Diabetes Awareness and Beanies!Type 1 Foundatio...
17/06/2026

WEAR ONE ๐Ÿค FOR TYPE 1
If there's two things that go together, it's Type 1 Diabetes Awareness and Beanies!

Type 1 Foundation beanies are the ultimate awareness tool for those living with or caring with someone with Type 1 Diabetes.

They raise crucial funds that go 100% towards supporting the Type 1 Community.

Help us continue supporting Type 1 Families like yours - by purchasing a beanie this chilly season.๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
https://type1foundation.square.site/product/beanies/289

Have you got your tickets for our biggest raffle ever?!?! Every ticket puts you into the running to win a 50th Anniversa...
17/06/2026

Have you got your tickets for our biggest raffle ever?!?!
Every ticket puts you into the running to win a 50th Anniversary Jayco Dove Caravan - with all proceeds going straight back to supporting Type 1 Families๐Ÿ’™

Tickets are limited and only $20 each - so be quick before you miss out on a chance to win!๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
https://www.trybooking.com/DJGGY

Brand New Running Tees and Singlets now in stock! Comfy, sweat wicking, and the perfect way to raise awareness during yo...
17/06/2026

Brand New Running Tees and Singlets now in stock!

Comfy, sweat wicking, and the perfect way to raise awareness during your runs, walks, rides or workouts!

๐Ÿ’™Available in black or teal

๐Ÿ“Visit us in store at 251 Moorabool st, Geelong VIC.

Or shop online at
www.type1foundation.com.au/shop

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251 Moorabool Street
Geelong, VIC

Telephone

+61422286054

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