The Youth Ambassador Program is a great fun way for young people to make a difference – JDRF Youth Ambassadors raise awareness about type 1 diabetes in the community by meeting with politicians and business leaders, telling their stories on TV and the newspaper, and supporting fundraising for Diabetes Research.
To join, simply send us your completed application form!
Youth Ambassador News Stories
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JDRF Youth Ambassadors visit Parliament House in South Australia
On 26th July 2007, 40 children with type 1 diabetes visited Parliament House in South Australian to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and the need for research to find a cure. Click here to find out what happened! |
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Australian Youth Ambassador visits George Bush in America
Thirteen year-old April Welsh traveled to the United States to join a special event – the International Children’s Congress in Washington DC. Click here to read about April's experiences. |
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Three JDRF Youth Ambassadors Open Hospital's New Laboratory
Having cupcakes and balloons amongst electronic microscopes and test tubes might sound like an unusual location for a party! Click here to find out learn more!
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JDRF Youth Ambassadors Unite for Diabetes
While buildings across the world were lit in blue to celebrate the first UN observed World Diabetes Day, JDRF’s Youth Ambassadors shed light on living with type 1 diabetes. |
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