Welcome to
EPILEPSY WA
Epilepsy WA was founded in 1963 and provides a wide array of services to support the WA community, including a network of support groups, a free seizure alert bed mat loan program, epilepsy training, patient/carer seminars, a compassionate ear listening service, a seizure technology display and awareness raising activities. Epilepsy WA’s office is conveniently located near to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands.
OUR SERVICES
Support Groups
We provide a network of peer to peer support groups in both regional and metro WA.
Epilepsy Smart Schools
We are proud to be offering schools the opportunity to become accredited as Epilepsy Smart.
Seizure Alert Technologies
We loan out free seizure alert bed mats, provide information on devices and our office houses a seizure alert technology display.
Patient/Carer Seminars
We produce free online webinars and run periodic seminars on a variety of epilepsy related topics.
Epilepsy &
Midazolam Training
Individual Enrolment – Epilepsy: An Introduction to Understanding and Managing Epilepsy
This 1hr online course, teaches you about epilepsy and its impacts, including seizure types and seizure first aid. This course is a prerequisite to Emergency Medication Training.
Organisational Enrolment – Epilepsy: An Introduction to Understanding and Managing Epilepsy
This 1hr online course teaches participants about epilepsy and its impacts, including seizure types and seizure first aid. This course is a prerequisite to achieve Epilepsy Smart School status.
Organisational Enrolment – Understanding the Epilepsy Management Plan
This 30-minute online course equips participants with the knowledge to recognise an Epilepsy Management Plan, understand its purpose and the development process. Free plan templates are available on the Epilepsy Smart Schools Website.
Epilepsy: Administration of Emergency Medication
This face to face course provides participants with the theoretical knowledge and also the practical simulated experience, to help equip them with the skills needed to administer Emergency Medication in accordance with a specific management plan.
EPILEPSY NEWS
Return of face-to-face Support Groups
Epilepsy WA is pleased to announce the return of face-to-face...
Support Groups Go Virtual
Please note due to the Coronavirus Pandemic our face-to-face support...
Corona Pandemic
Epilepsy WA has created a dedicated page on its website with web...
DISCLAIMER
Important Message: The information contained within this website is not intended to take the place of individual medical advice. Do not make changes to treatment or medications without first discussing with your treating clinician.
EVENTS
- Annual Street Appeal - Friday 20th November 2020
- Purple Walk For Epilepsy WA - March 2021
- Purple Lights for Purple Day – March 26th
- Morning Tea for Epilepsy WA Purple Day