FAMILY MENTORING Program for wa families living with T1D
Are you new to navigating life with Type 1?
T1D Together is a diabetes education and peer support program designed for families navigating challenges after a child’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
A sudden Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis is a life-altering event. While the hospital provides the clinical training necessary for survival, the emotional weight can make it hard to process everything at once. Many families tell us they return home feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to navigate their "new normal."
We are here to help you bridge that gap - inviting you into a circle of understanding where you can find your footing, build your confidence, and begin thriving again.
WHAT IS T1D TOGETHER?
This program is a blend of clinical expertise and peer lived experience. It includes two primary workshops facilitated by a Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) and an online community.
In person Workshop 1 - Connection & Basics
Saturday 2 May 2026 – 1-4pm
Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, Stirling
In Person Workshop 2- Reconnecting & Growth
Saturday 9 May 2026 – 1- 4pm
Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, Stirling
The Online Forum:
A closed, safe online discussion space will be created for participating families to ask questions, share resources, and provide ongoing peer support between and after sessions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Cost:
This program is free of charge for WA families who have received a diagnosis in the last 18 months..
Clinical Safety:
A Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) will be present for the duration of both workshops.
Refreshments:
Light afternoon tea will be provided
What you'll cover
Over 2 days we will cover:
In person Workshop 1 - Connection & Basics
Meet & Greet:
Connecting newly diagnosed families in a safe space.
Core T1D Basics:
Re-learning T1D essentials
Shared Stories:
An opportunity for families to share their diagnosis experiences.
In Person Workshop 2- Reconnecting & Growth
Progress Review:
Sharing challenges and wins since the first meeting.
Tailored Learning:
Families choose the topics they want to dive deeper into.
Next Steps:
Planning for the future and celebrating the family’s resilience.
REGISTER NOW
Together, we’ve got this!
Register today and be part of the 2026 program.
Once we receive your registration we will be in touch with confirmation and more information.
To be eligible to participate in the program you must live in Western Australia.
BECOME A SUPPORT PARENT
Support parents are volunteers and play a supportive, non-clinical role. Your lived experience helps normalise what newly diagnosed families are feeling and shows them that life with type 1 diabetes can become manageable and meaningful over time.
Important Boundaries: Support parents do not provide medical advice, adjust insulin doses, or interpret glucose data. Your role is to offer peer empathy; all clinical concerns must be referred to the family's healthcare team.
Important Boundaries: Support parents do not provide medical advice, adjust insulin doses, or interpret glucose data. Your role is to offer peer empathy; all clinical concerns must be referred to the family's healthcare team.
EXPRESS INTEREST
Turning your family’s journey into meaningful support for others is deeply rewarding. By sharing your story, you reduce fear and help a new family build the confidence they need to thrive.
Express your interest in becoming a support family and the team will be in contact.
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