Catching subtle seizures can prevent car accidents

Catching subtle seizures can prevent car accidents

10 November 2020

Media Title: Medical Republic Media Type: Online Publish Date: 26 October 2020 Headline: Catching subtle seizures can prevent car accidents Abstract: Carol Ireland, the CEO of patient education group Epilepsy Action, said there were car accidents in Australia tied to undiagnosed epilepsy from time to time, but that many patients with epilepsy could drive safely.Read More…

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Coronavirus in Ballarat: Doctors’ call to take better care of health

10 November 2020

Media Title: The Courier Media Type: Online Publish Date: 8 August 2020 Headline: Coronavirus in Ballarat: Doctors’ call to take better care of health Abstract: Link: https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/6868979/doctors-call-on-ballarat-to-take-better-care-of-health-this-lockdown/

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Selfcare September

10 November 2020

Media Title: Canberra Weekly Media Type: Online Publish Date: 10 Sept 2020 Headline: Selfcare September Abstract: Epilepsy Action Australia’s new month-long initiative Self Care September has a life-changing message: it makes sense to put yourself first Link: https://canberraweekly.com.au/have-you-heard-slow-cooker-donations/

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‘Significant help’: experts, community laud launch of the national epilepsy helpline

17 June 2020

Media Title: Cure Epilepsy Media Type: Online Publish Date: 18 June 2019 Headline: ‘Significant help’: experts, community laud launch of national epilepsy helpline Abstract: A new service aims to help Ms Ryan (featured story) and the 250,000 other Australians living with epilepsy. Launched on Wednesday, the Epilepsy Nurse Line provides access to nurses trained inRead More…

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Purple Wiggle Lachy Gets behind Purple Day as ambassador for Epilepsy Action

17 June 2020

Media Title: Motherpedia Media Type: Online Publish Date: 3 March 2020 Headline: Purple Wiggle Lachy Gets behind Purple Day as ambassador for Epilepsy Action Abstract: Purple Wiggle Lachy jumped at the chance to become an Ambassador for Epilepsy Action Australia; epilepsy has been a part of Lachy’s family’s life for as long as he canRead More…

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Understanding What Epilepsy Means

17 June 2020

Media Title: The Advocate Media Type: Online Publish Date: 3 March 2020 Headline: Understanding Epilepsy Abstract: Letter to the Editor from the CEO of Epilepsy Action Australia Link: https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/6656887/clearing-native-forest-is-not-sustainable/

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See Purple and support epilepsy awareness

17 June 2020

Media Title: Portnews Media Type: Newspaper Publish Date: 26 February 2020 Headline: See Purple and support epilepsy awareness Abstract: Letter to the Editor from the CEO of Epilepsy Action Australia Link: https://www.portnews.com.au/story/6651076/see-purple-and-support-epilepsy-awareness/

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‘Significant help’: experts, community laud launch of national epilepsy helpline

17 June 2020

Media Title: The Sydney Morning Herald Media Type: Online Publish Date: 19 June 2019 Journalist: Rachel Chun Headline: ‘Significant help’: experts, community laud launch of national epilepsy helpline Abstract: A new service aims to help Ms Ryan (featured story) and the 250,000 other Australians living with epilepsy. Launched on Wednesday, the Epilepsy Nurse Line providesRead More…

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Helpline launched for people living with epilepsy

17 June 2020

Media Title: Mirage News Media Type: Online Publish Date: 19 June 2019 Headline: Australia launches helpline for people living with epilepsy Abstract: An Australian-first telephone and email service to support people living with epilepsy and their families has been launched today by Epilepsy Action Australia, the country’s longest serving provider of education and support servicesRead More…

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The Epilepsy Nurse Line from 9am to 5pm seven days a week

17 June 2020

Media Title: The Bellingen Shire: Courier Sun Media Type: Online Publish Date: 19 June 2019 Headline: The Epilepsy Nurse Line from 9am to 5pm seven days a week Abstract: An Australian-first telephone and email service to support people living with epilepsy and their families has been launched today by Epilepsy Action Australia, the country’s longestRead More…

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Australia launches helpline to support people living with epilepsy

17 June 2020

Media Title: Lithgow Local Paper – Village Voice Media Type: Online Publish Date: 20 June 2019 Headline: Australia launches helpline for people living with epilepsy Abstract: An Australian-first telephone and email service to support people living with epilepsy and their families has been launched today by Epilepsy Action Australia, the country’s longest serving provider ofRead More…

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Epilepsy nurse helpline launched

17 June 2020

Media Title: The Limbic Media Type: Online Publish Date: 20 June 2019 Journalist: Michael Woodhead Headline: Epilepsy nurse helpline launched Abstract: People with epilepsy now have access to a national epilepsy nurse helpline service via phone and email. Link: https://thelimbic.com/neurology/epilepsy-nurse-helpline-launched/ 

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