The SAFE Schools program is free and provides educators and students with engaging, age-appropriate tools to better understand epilepsy, respond safely to seizures, and foster a more inclusive school environment.
Every resource you explore here helps build a safer, more supportive space for children living with epilepsy — and empowers your school community to respond with confidence and compassion.
SAFE Schools Epilepsy Presentation
A short, animated video narrated by Lila, a young person living with epilepsy and featuring Lachy the Purple Wiggle. This engaging presentation introduces epilepsy in a child-friendly way and shows how to respond safely to seizures.
Education and Resources
Epilepsy Awareness K–2 Online Education
Perfect for kids aged 4–7, this interactive course helps students understand seizures and how to support friends with epilepsy.
Other Online Education
Explore additional training options for educators and carers, including seizure first aid, emergency medication, and risk minimisation courses.
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Seizure First Aid Poster for Children
A bright, easy-to-follow poster that teaches children what to do if someone has a seizure. Perfect for classrooms, hallways, and wellbeing spaces.
Epilepsy and Children Fact Sheet
Clear, practical information for educators and parents about how epilepsy affects children and how schools can support them.
Fun Classroom Activities
Creative, age-appropriate activities that help students learn about epilepsy through play including dot-to-dot, colouring-in, and word search pages.
Ways to Support Epilepsy Action Australia
Support our mission by getting involved in Purple Day, making a donation, or learning how your contribution helps create safer, more inclusive schools for children with epilepsy.
Support Hub for Professionals – information and resources for professionals
Seizure Smart Schools – become a seizure smart school
Strong Foundations – how epilepsy affects learning
