Epilepsy is the world’s most common serious brain disorder affecting around 167,000 Australians. Although it is more likely to be diagnosed in childhood or senior years, it is not confined to any age group, sex, or race and can be diagnosed at any age.

Epilepsy Action Australia provides education and support services to children and adults with epilepsy or other seizure disorders across Australia.

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.

Our services include:

Individual service programs
We help to meet the specific needs of an individual and their family. This includes help in managing seizures and opportunities to meet others affected by seizures through 'peer support' programs.

Community and professional education programs
Our programs for schools, police, nurses and other community groups raise awareness of epilepsy and first-aid to assist some one who has a seizure.

Information and referral services
This equips individuals, families and community groups with knowledge about epilepsy as well as connecting them with other groups that can help.

Epilepsy Action Australia is guided by the vision to help Australians live confidently despite seizures.