14 December 2017
It’s natural as another year comes to a close that we reflect on all that we have achieved throughout 2017. There’s still so much to be done but we’ve had some major wins. I wholeheartedly thank the Epilepsy Action Australia, our partners, stakeholders and clients for all their support, hard work and donations. Recently, afterRead More…
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09 August 2017
During my 11 years as CEO of Epilepsy Action Australia I have been very lucky to be part of many exciting initiatives, including Purple Day and the launch of the MyEpilepsyKey resource. But I have to say that the unveiling this month of our fabulous new website and logo joins my list of significant highlights.Read More…
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21 September 2016
I know there was a great deal of upset, especially amongst ‘epilepsy parents’, following comments made in an ABC Brisbane television news item on the evening of 19 September. The segment covered the story of a father who is pleading with the Queensland Government to allow his 8 year old daughter, who has a regressive neurological disorder that causes chronic multiple seizures, access to medicinal cannabis oil while she is in hospital.
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29 March 2016
So another Purple Day has come and gone. I am reflecting on the successes, the highs and the lows, the mixed emotions that were expressed over the past few days.
I remember some years ago when I first heard there was going to be an epilepsy ‘day’ thinking “oh no, not another ‘day’. There are so many already”. As I let the possibility sink in, I actually understood that having an ‘event’ like Purple Day was very right for the epilepsy condition.
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03 December 2015
The Hon Sussan Ley MP
Minister for Health
Dear Minister
I write on behalf of many families in Australia who have children with devastating, medication resistant epilepsy. I also write to you on behalf of adults who have lived for many years with unrelenting seizures that have made it virtually impossible for them to lead a quality life and participate fully in their communities – a right afforded to most of us.
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