Epilepsy ACT
Epilepsy Association ACT Inc.
To provide accessible support, information, education and connections for people living with epilepsy in the ACT.
About us
Epilepsy ACT (Epilepsy Association ACT Inc.) is a not-for-profit, self-help community service organisation formed in 1982 to provide services for people with epilepsy, their families and the community.
Today Epilepsy ACT provides support, reassurance, advocacy, referral and information to people with epilepsy. We promote understanding of epilepsy through education and increased community awareness.
Our Objectives
Connect
Connect with every person living with epilepsy in our region and create opportunities to meaningfully connect with each other.
Support
Maintain a local service, that fills gaps in existing service provision, with a team who provide personal, non-judgemental, practical and flexible support.
Inform
Provide free access to current, appropriate and accessible epilepsy information resources.
Educate
Deliver and promote innovative community education and awareness programs to ensure that every person living with epilepsy can live, go to school, or work in a safe, supportive and understanding environment.
Thrive
Manage a viable organisation with a sustainable funding model and reduced reliance on government funding.
Annual Report
Our Team
Chief Executive Officer
Fiona Allardyce
Epilepsy Support Worker and Educator
Ashleigh Gold
Administration & Training Manager
tba
National Epilepsy Support Service
Chelsea Sorensen
Epilepsy ACT services the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding areas and is an affiliate of Epilepsy Australia Ltd
Chair
tba
Vice Chair
Richard Eccles
Secretary & Public Officer
Fiona Allardyce
Treasure
Sophie Buckmaster
Committee Members
Jake Boyle, Peter Brown, Alison Darcy, Louise Gray, Vicki Page and Mark Parkinson
National Help Line
1300 852 853
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm
FridayClosed
Saturday – SundayClosed
Recent News
- Training – Tue 10 October 2023 September 27, 2023
- Join us for the launch of Epilepsy Smart Australia – Tues 15 Nov @ 9.55am November 10, 2022
- What’s Happening @ Epilepsy ACT – 21 September 2022 September 21, 2022
