Type One Writers

Welcome to Type One Writers!

Founded by Type 1 diabetic sisters, Suzie and Zoe Byatt, Type One Writers is a penpal service open to anyone living with Type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to connect and empower Type 1 warriors of all ages, (including parents of Type 1 warriors) through the good old fashioned method of handwritten letters, adding a unique and personal touch to your interactions.

We pride ourselves on building community. We know how challenging and isolating it can feel to live with Type 1 – we are also living with it. We make it more accessible for you to connect with people who understand your daily joys and battles.

Upon signing up, all Type One Writers members are matched with a penpal, and receive a fab stationery starter pack which includes Type One Writers stickers, writing paper, beautifully hand illustrated postcards and a welcome letter. We are working hard to bring Type One Writers to Australia and are so excited to expand our members! To be notified as soon as we’re up and running, click on the typewriter below and enter your email. We look forward to connecting with you soon! 

Our stationery starter packs are bursting with goodies, including these two illustrated cards which we have proudly on display in our homes. It’s June which means we are launching oh so soon, keep your eyes peeled! 💖 When you’ve just filled your prescription 🥳✨ Calling all type one warriors - we have fab news! Our stationery starter packs are ready and we will be launching in June 🚀 We are so close to launching our t1d penpal service in Australia and wanted to give you a little taste of what you can expect from our stationery starter pack in addition to your t1d penpal details! ✨ We are so close to launching Type One Writers - our fab t1d penpal service - in Australia! We absolutely love our new stamp from @signandsealau and can’t wait for you to see what else will be in our stationery starter packs 💌💫 March to the dia-beat of your own drum 🥁⚡️ They say you should eat the rainbow, but what rainbow array of equipment do you need to whip out before eating? 🌈💉💫 Immunocompromised but mighty 💪🏼💫 We love a bit of matchy-matchy at Type One Writers! Are we the only ones who plan our outfits around our device accessories?! 🌿💙

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land that I live, love and work upon, and their connections to land, sea, community and culture. I offer my deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.