Epilepsy Action Australia

Epilepsy is a seizure disorder that can affect anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, level of intelligence, culture or background. It is estimated that over 800,000 people in Australia will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some stage in life, with sadly 40% never being able to stop or control their seizures. Over 55% of Australians (13.2 million people) know someone with epilepsy, and around 65 million people are affected worldwide.

Epilepsy Action delivers innovative services that increase epilepsy awareness, understanding, knowledge and skills to assist people with epilepsy across Australia to optimise their life outcomes. Our vision is optimal living for people with epilepsy. Our team of highly qualified service co-ordinators, registered nurses and community development officers is equipped with a rich base of technical expertise, built up during five decades of services to the community.

Epilepsy Action Australia provides a range of services that includes:
• Information, support and education
• Individual case management
• Seizure management planning
• Emergency medication and general awareness training
• Seizure first aid<
• Memory workshops
• Residential camps for families
• Epilepsy nurse support to hospital clinics

David Boehm
Glenis Carroll
Sean Cortis
Lisa Dive
Malcolm Freame
Susan Price
Sue Ronaldson
Carol Ireland

Including a charity like Epilepsy Action Australia in your will is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference. After carefully considering your family and friends in your Will, making a bequest to EAA leaves a lasting legacy which will continue to make a difference well into the future for those living with epilepsy.

https://www.epilepsy.org.au/support-us/make-bequest

It is estimated that around 800,000 people in Australia will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some stage in life. As the national service provider of epilepsy education and support services, meeting their needs is our primary aim.

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

http://www.epilepsy.org.au/support-us/make-donation

Epilepsy Action Australia has been able to provide support services to people living with epilepsy since 1952 due to the generous support of our donors. Whether it is through a donation, regular giving, support of our lotteries, by leaving a bequest in your will, workplace giving or running a marathon, your support ensures that we can continue to provide these much needed services.

https://www.epilepsy.org.au/support-us