CEO’s Blog

This Christmas and across the year, taking the journey together

02 November 2022

As the ‘holiday season’ approaches, our minds turn to joyous things like family and exchanging gifts. Many say it is ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. Christmas should be a time of joy for families, but for those who have children with epilepsy, it can be a time of unpredictable seizures, heartache, disruption, ambulanceRead More…

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Children are the future!

09 May 2022

It’s almost Tax time! The end of another Financial Year is near and what better time to think about a worthy investment. Did you know that every donation to Epilepsy Action Australia of $2 or more is tax deductible? Perhaps you would like to invest in a better future for children with epilepsy? I’d likeRead More…

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Be present this Christmas

08 November 2021

It’s that time of year again, festive season is almost upon us and we say farewell to 2021. It has again been another year of challenges for many, a new chapter in our pandemic lives, but there is hope for a Christmas that allows us to be with our nearest and dearest once more. BelowRead More…

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What does safety mean to you?

04 May 2021

Imagine a seizure coming at any time, without warning… If you think of the different situations where someone could have a seizure, it’s easy to understand why there is a heightened risk of accident and injury for people with epilepsy. Unfortunately, for people with epilepsy, their risk of harm can increase just by doing ordinaryRead More…

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Our latest appeal – new beginnings!

11 February 2021

I’m sure I’m not alone in being grateful that the year that was 2020 is finally over. It was a difficult year for all, and my thoughts are with those who have been directly impacted by the pandemic. The hope that a new year brings is even more important at this time, and that isRead More…

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