Epilepsy WA relies heavily upon public donations to provide essential epilepsy support services for the 1 in 25 who will be diagnosed with epilepsy and their loved ones.
Welcome to
EPILEPSY WA
Epilepsy WA was founded in 1963 and provides the widest array of epilepsy support services for the WA community, including a state-wide helpline, a large network of monthly nurse facilitated support groups, a free seizure-alert loan program, epilepsy training, patient seminars/webinars, a compassionate ear listening service, a seizure technology display, injury and risk reduction planning 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 professionally facilitated peer-to-peer epilepsy support groups in Nedlands, Armadale, Midland, Joondalup, Bunbury and online.
Schools Program
We offer schools the opportunity to become recognised by Epilepsy WA. Train beyond seizure first aid and raise awareness of epilepsy at your school or childcare centre.
Seizure-alert Technologies
We loan out free seizure alert technology devices, we provide information on devices and we have the largest seizure alert technology display in Australia.
Webinars & Conference Days
We produce free online webinars and run periodic seminars and conference days featuring top experts.
SUDEP & Risk Reduction
We provide information to raise awareness of SUDEP and how to reduce risk of epilepsy related harm.
Epilepsy & Midazolam Training
Epilepsy WA offers affordable face-to-face and online automated training.
EPILEPSY NEWS
Senate Inquiry Hearing Announced in WA
We’re pleased to share that Western Australians living with...
Step 4 Epilepsy WA is back!
Registrations are OPEN! Our annual virtual step challenge - Step 4...
Epilepsy WA E News May 2026
Our latest E news is out now! In May, we were honoured to attend an...
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
- Step 4 Epilepsy WA (September 2026)
- Seizure Safety Month (October 2026)
- SUDEP Action Day (21/10/2026)