Epilepsy Action Australia is the leading Service Provider for those living with and caring for those who live with Epilepsy. Our website provides a wealth of information, starting here, but in a snapshot:

• Epilepsy is disease of the brain characterised by the tendency to have spontaneous, recurrent seizures. It is the fourth most common brain disorder after migraine, stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Although it is more likely to be diagnosed in childhood or senior years, it can be diagnosed at any age. It affects people of any intelligence, gender, or race.
• There is no identifiable cause in about half of the people with epilepsy. It can sometimes be caused by head trauma, stroke, infectious disease of the brain, or existing abnormalities of the brain from birth. Genetics also play a role in some people.

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First Aid training is a great start, but our Epilepsy Essentials  course provides information about epilepsy and seizures, including descriptions and videos of different seizure types, seizure first aid and management strategies. For supporting those who need Emergency Medications you’ll learn about common emergency medications used for seizures; why it is used; how to manage seizure emergencies; your responsibilities; and how to administer the medication in a safe and timely manner. This includes practical competency assessment.  These courses are best-of-breed training from evidence based-research. Epilepsy Action Australia is the ONLY ASQA accredited Epilepsy training organisation in Australia

Yes, to become recognised as a Seizure Smart School by Epilepsy Action Australia we recommend staff undertake EAA accredited courses to ensure the breadth, depth and accuracy of information provided.

If however, your school has recently done training with us, you can be fast-tracked into the Seizure Smart Schools program. Call us on 1300 37 45 37  (Select Option 2) to enquire.

Yes you can! Statistically 1% of children experience epilepsy and a child could have their first seizure at school at any time. By having good knowledge staff may recognise seizure activity, be able to provide effective first aid and play a key role in diagnosis. Staff can complete the Epilepsy Essentials course, ensure they are aware how to develop an individualised Seizure Management Plan and hold an event to create epilepsy awareness at the school.

Upon successful completion of all 3 steps, your school will receive a Seizure Smart School certificate.