Become a Type 1 Mentor
Are you someone who:
Wants to make a difference but is not sure where to start?
Feels ready to give back to the type 1 community?
Enjoys connecting with others who “get it”?
Is looking for a flexible, meaningful way to volunteer?
Life with type 1 diabetes is complicated enough—especially as a teenager.
Our T1D Empower program connects teens living with type 1 to young adults who’ve been there, understand the challenges, and can help make life with diabetes a little easier to navigate.
What is T1D EmPOWER?
T1D Empower is an 8-to-12 week peer mentoring program that pairs teens (mentees) with adult mentors who live with type 1 diabetes. Each pair connects weekly—by phone or in person—to talk through real-life challenges, share strategies, and build confidence in managing T1D day-to-day.
You don’t need to be perfect at diabetes to take part. You just need empathy, lived experience, and a willingness to show up and listen. We’ll guide you through a short orientation so you feel prepared and supported before you begin.
Why it matters
Teen years can be tough, and diabetes adds a layer of complexity most people don’t understand. By becoming a mentor, you’ll:
Help a teen feel less alone and more capable
Share what’s worked for you (and what hasn’t)
Strengthen your own leadership and communication skills
Connect with other mentors who care about making a difference
What's involved
You will be paired with a teen who shares your interests and meet once a week in a way that suits them. In person, over the phone, or online to chat through short, engaging modules and share real-life experiences.
The time commitment is light (around 10–20 minutes a week), but the impact can be lifelong.
Orientation:
We’ll equip you with everything you need before you start, you're not on your own.
Weekly connection:
Chat with your mentee once a week for 8–12 weeks.
Ongoing support:
You’ll have guidance from our team the whole way through.
Celebration:
At the end, we’ll come together to celebrate what you’ve achieved.
APPLY NOW
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor or just want to learn more, fill out the contact form below. We’ll be in touch with all the details.
Together, we’ve got this!
Once we receive your application, our team will get to work with reviewing your eligibility, setting up your orientation and matching you with a mentee.
To be eligible to participate in the program you must live in Western Australia, and be over 18 years of age.
Our generous supporters
for their generous in-kind support.
Additionally we extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful anonymous donors.
Thank you as well to the Australian Institute of Management WA (AIM WA) for their support in providing initial advice about the concept of mentoring.
Simply put, if it wasn’t for loyal supporters like these, we wouldn’t exist.