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Epilepsy ACT is dependent on community support so that it can continue to assist people with epilepsy throughout the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding areas.
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Epilepsy ACT is dependent on community support to enable us to continue to make a difference in the lives of people living with epilepsy.
Online Training
Epilepsy ACT offers a range of online training options to suit individuals, organisations and community groups.
WALK for Epilepsy
Epilepsy ACT holds an annual walk to raise much needed funds to support our local people with epilepsy & the community.
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Support Epilepsy ACT by becoming a Purple Day Hero, keep funds local & change the lives of people with epilepsy in the ACT.
Seizure First Aid
Witnessing a seizure for the first time can be quite confronting. It is normal to feel frightened or helpless. By recognising the physical signs of a seizure, staying calm and knowing the appropriate first aid response you can help.
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To EPILEPSY ACT
Epilepsy ACT provides a wide range of information available for individuals with epilepsy
Epilepsy ACT (Epilepsy Association ACT Inc.) is a not-for-profit, self-help community service organisation formed in 1982.
Make a Donation
Epilepsy ACT is dependent on community support to enable us to continue to make a difference in the lives of people living with epilepsy.
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We have spent the last 2 days hosting Epilepsy Australia for the annual face-to-face, AGM and Strategic Planning.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Epilepsy ACT (Epilepsy Association of the ACT inc.) will be holding their Annual General Meeting.
Details as follows:
When: Thursday 22 November 2018, 5.30pm
Where: Ground Floor Meeting Room, Grant Cameron Community Centre, 27 Mulley St, Holder
If you would like to attend we would appreciate you letting us know.
We apologise for any communication issues you may have experienced. We are currently working on the issue, in the mean time please email us.
Currently at the Epilepsy Queensland Symposium. Learning about how venomous animals help us develop medicine for epilepsy. Also we have learned about: Autoimmune Epilepsy and Seizure prediction devices.
And still to come: paediatric epilepsy surgery, dietary treatments for epilepsy and more.
As part of Mental Health Month we had a great Yoga session today. Thanks for the great class today Claire. Bent on YogaI had the privilege of teaching a class of 10 today at Epilepsy ACT in light of Mental Health Month. Thank you Fiona for inviting me to teach. 🙏 #epilepsyact #yogaformentalhealth #mentalhealthmonth #yogasunday #accessibleyoga
Now the warmer weather and sun has come out. Do you have an outdoor event coming up?
Have you thought of using our 2018 Walk sponsor Castle King? They have a great range of Jumping Castles to suit your event or party.
The cost of medications is often a concern for people living with epilepsy. Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt has announced a price reduction for Lyrica and a range of other medications.