Epilepsy Australia is the national coalition of Australian epilepsy organisations working together to keep communities informed on the latest medical breakthroughs, social research, publications, news and policy about epilepsy. Their vision is for inclusive communities where people with epilepsy can live and participate free of stigma and discrimination.

Website:  epilepsyaustralia.net
Facebook: epilepsyaustralia

 

Epilepsy Action Australia makes life changing impacts – providing support, information and innovative services to those living with and affected by epilepsy across Australia. Their nurses are available 7 days from 9am – 5pm and they support and facilitate research into new interventions and treatments to enhance the lives of people with epilepsy. They have a SUDEP and Seizure Safety Checklist, and the C4E (Cannabis for Epilepsy) website: https://www.c4e.com.au

Website:  epilepsy.org.au
Twitter:  action4epilepsy

 

Epilepsy ACT’s mission is to provide accessible support, information, education, and connections for people living with epilepsy in the ACT and surrounding region, their families, support network, and the community. They promote understanding of epilepsy through education and increased community awareness, provide free access to current, appropriate and accessible epilepsy information resources.

Website:  epilepsyact.org.au
Twitter:  epilepsyACT

 

Epilepsy Queensland’s key goals are increasing awareness of epilepsy in the community and supporting people with epilepsy. They strive to provide support, counselling, information, education, training and advocacy services to people with epilepsy, and to their families, schools, health professionals and disability services.

Website:  epilepsyqueensland.com.au
Twitter:  epilepsyqld

 

Epilepsy WA is committed to providing support to improve the quality of life for people living with epilepsy and raise community awareness about the condition.

Website:  epilepsywa.asn.au
Facebook: EpilepsyWA

 

The Cheeky Neurons are Nix and Nellie; curious young neurons who want to understand the brain - especially what's happening in the brain in epilepsy. They enable their friends to understand epilepsy in a fun & interactive way.

Nix & Nellie provide online and face to face information and training regarding epilepsy in a fun and engaging way with the purpose of reducing the stigma and anxiety that is often associated with the experience of epilepsy. 

Website:  cheekyneurons.com
Twitter:  cheekyneurons

 

See our guest-blog by Neuroscientist and Cheeky Neurons Founder Jo Adams here

Epilepsy Connections Affiliated provides 1st party Peer Support counselling and promotional services for other epilepsy related organisations & services from around the world. Their focus is aiding access to information on epilepsy support, knowledge and awareness to the global community.

Website:  epcona.org
Facebook: epilepsyconnections

 

We are always updating our directory. If you know of any other credible, legally registered epilepsy organisations who could benefit from featuring on our website, contact us or introduce us here