Ambassador
Our ambassadors help to shine the spotlight on diabetes research, raising awareness of our story and mission with their networks, friends and family.
Become a Diabetes Research WA ambassador.
Our ambassadors help to shine the spotlight on diabetes research, raising awareness of our story and mission with their networks, friends and family. By promoting our breakthroughs and projects ambassadors directly contribute to our success in diabetes treatment and our work towards finding a cure(s).
Becoming an ambassador.
It’s so easy to get involved as a DRWA ambassador – and we’re always on the lookout for new people to join our team!
To get started, simply:
- Call us on 9224 1006 or send us an enquiry with your story.
- Let your family and friends know about DRWA.
- Like/follow and share us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Ambassador benefits include:
- Invitations to our events as a VIP.
- An opportunity to share your story.
- Personal meet and greets with our researchers.
- Membership to our Ambassadors Club where you can meet and socialise with other ambassadors.
- Be among the first to hear the latest news on diabetes breakthroughs from around the world.
Meet our ambassadors!
Just a few of the amazing ambassadors who are an important part of the DRWA family:
- Jamie Cripps – Sports Ambassador
- Jenni Baird – Film Ambassador
- John Lewis – Legacy Ambassador
- Norah Murphy – Art Ambassadors
DRWA ambassador: Jamie Cripps from the West Coast Eagles.
Key West Coast Eagles forward, Jamie Cripps, has revealed he still hopes for a cure for his type 1 diabetes, despite not letting the condition stand in the way of his AFL dreams.
Read more about Jamie’s story.
DRWA ambassador: Jenni Baird.
Jenni was our first celebrity ambassador, and recently joined us to meet Professor Grant Morahan who directs research at the WA Centre for Diabetes Research in Perth. Jenni has a family member living with type 1 diabetes and has seen how tough and continuous the regime is.
Thank you to everyone who has joined us on our journey to creating a world without diabetes!
Other ways you can support DRWA.
Donate
80% of your contribution will directly fund Diabetes Research WA programs, so you can be confident your donation will make a difference.
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Volunteer
A fantastic way to give back to the community is to lend your time and skills. DRWA has numerous volunteering opportunities to suit volunteers of all ages and abilities.
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Partner
Sponsorships, employee volunteering, social fundraising events and monthly workplace giving are just some of the incredible ways our corporate partners support DRWA.
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Did you know?
The biggest issue facing researchers is access to and security of ongoing funding. With your support, we can continue to deliver funding to our world-class researchers right here in Western Australia ensuring you, your family, and our community benefit first.
Your gift or donation will be distributed to diabetes research projects right here in WA.
Be the driving force behind our research.
When you donate to Diabetes Research WA today, you’ll be directly helping a person living with diabetes now - while contributing to a future where people no longer live with this challenging condition.
- If you prefer Paypal – click on Paypal button below
- Prefer to make a bank transfer – BSB: 306 057 Account number: 4159501 (no additional charges)
- Like to send a cheque? – make this out to Diabetes Research WA and post to – GPO Box X2213 Perth WA 6847
- You can contact us on 0411 483 742 to make other arrangements
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