29 March 2023
New study reveals gaps in Australians’ understanding of epilepsy • New research reveals that 25% of Australians do not know the specifics of epilepsy as a health condition. • One third of Australians (30%) express interest in learning more about epilepsy. • 60% of Australians are not aware of drug resistant epilepsy, includingRead More…
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24 February 2021
Sydney Opera House lights up purple to raise awareness for Epilepsy Action Australia Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness – March 26, 2021 This March, for the first time ever, the Sydney Opera House will light up purple for Epilepsy Action Australia on Purple Day to raise awareness for epilepsy. Every year, Epilepsy Action Australia worksRead More…
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03 December 2020
FROM OUTRAGE TO RELIEF, AS TIKTOK RELEASES NEW FEATURE TO AVOID SEIZURE TRIGGERS RELEASE DATE: 26 November 2020 Epilepsy Action Australia is delighted that TikTok have announced a new feature to avoid triggering seizures. TikTok personally wrote to the CEO, Carol Ireland, of Epilepsy Action Australia to advise that they are making TikTok more accessibleRead More…
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03 December 2020
EPILEPSY ACTION AUSTRALIA INTRODUCES THE MILLION DOLLAR TEDDY BEAR TO FUND CARE FOR 250,000 AUSTRALIANS WITH EPILEPSY RELEASE DATE: 18 November 2020 In a bold bid to raise funds for essential services for the hundreds of thousands of Australians who are affected by epilepsy, Epilepsy Action Australia have launched an innovative charity campaign called “TheRead More…
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10 November 2020
SELFCARE SEPTEMBER RELEASE DATE 1st September 2020 It’s all about you in SELF CARE SEPTEMBER, as Epilepsy Action Australia launches an essential new wellness initiative Epilepsy Action Australia’s new month-long initiative SELF CARE SEPTEMBER has a life-changing message: it makes sense to put yourself first. SELF CARE SEPTEMBER encourages all Australians to look after themselvesRead More…
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30 June 2020
As users post sick videos faking seizures and deaths, Epilepsy Action Australia calls for a ban and apology from TikTok. Australia’s leading epilepsy support organisation has slammed a horrifying TikTok trend that features users faking seizures and even deaths. In TikTok’s ‘seizure challenge,’ young people pretend to suffer or die from a fit, accompanied byRead More…
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17 June 2020
Australian helpline launched for people living with epilepsy 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 services to people with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Nurse Line, which is available from 9am toRead More…
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17 June 2020
FORGOTTEN CONDITION REMEMBERED Epilepsy Action Australia is delighted with Greg Hunt’s commitment to further support a long neglected condition. The announcement this week by The Hon. Greg Hunt, Minister for Health that the government has allocated $20million dollars to further support people living with epilepsy builds on an initiative carefully planned and developed by EpilepsyRead More…
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17 June 2020
Do you know what to do if someone has a seizure? Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness – March 26, 2019 For Purple Day 2019 (March 26) people with epilepsy are encouraging the Australian community to watch a short video illustrating the basics of seizure first aid in order to reduce the fear they may experienceRead More…
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17 June 2020
Heartbroken families applaud launch of new clinical tool to prevent premature epilepsy deaths Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Action Day, October 23 8 years ago, Anny Marrett received a phone call that no parent should have to experience. “When Roy and I got a call on Monday morning that George had not turned upRead More…
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17 June 2020
Ground-breaking medicinal cannabis and epilepsy website helps Australians living with epilepsy make informed decisions. A new website aims to help thousands of Australians living with epilepsy, particularly those with devastating medication resistant types, make informed choices when it comes to medicinal cannabis. Launched by Epilepsy Action Australia, the leading provider of epilepsy support and informationRead More…
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17 June 2020
250,000 Shades of Purple: Epilepsy does not look the same for everyone Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness – March 26, 2020 MEDIA MENTIONS: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6649108/purple-reigns-on-march-26/ https://www.female.com.au/freya-pearson-purple-day-for-epilepsy-awareness-interview.htm https://hobartobserver.com.au/?p=4175 For the first time, the Sydney Opera House will light up purple for Epilepsy Action $250,000 Purple Day fundraising goal to go towards life-changing technology, $1 for every personRead More…
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