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What We Do

Epilepsy Australia is a nationally registered charity that provides services to the community including:

• Raising awareness of epilepsy and other seizure disorders through national events, national media campaigns and state and territory events;
• Promoting and facilitating specialist research into the medical and social aspects of epilepsy;
• Ensuring that the needs of all people with epilepsy, their families and carers are met in the most appropriate way through the collaborative network that exists between member associations;
• Producing quality information for all consumers seeking to better understand epilepsy and its management, such information is independently evaluated against national and state or territory disability standards;
• Accessing the largest epilepsy library in the southern hemisphere held by member association, the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria;
• Developing an epilepsy information kit for indigenous communities;
• Accessing the expertise and specialist knowledge of professional staff Australia-wide;
• Lobbying for improved access to existing services for people living with epilepsy and other seizure disorders;
• Lobbying for increased public spending on support services for people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
• Lobbying for a comprehensive understanding of all the issues faced by those living with epilepsy.
  

Epilepsy Australia National Help Line 1300 852 8653