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 network of monthly 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 professionally facilitated peer-to-peer epilepsy support groups in Nedlands, Armadale, Midland, Joondalup, Bunbury and online.
SUDEP & Risk Reduction
We provide information to raise awareness of SUDEP and how to reduce risk of epilepsy related harm.
Epilepsy Smart Schools
Become nationally recognised as Epilepsy Smart – 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 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
Impact Report Out Now
Epilepsy WA is proud to share its 2022-23 Impact Report showcasing...
SUDEP ACTION DAY 2023
SUDEP Action Day falls on Wednesday 18th of October in 2023 and is a...
Join the Walk for Epilepsy this October and help fundraise in Epilepsy WA’s 60th Anniversary Year.
It’s time to dust off the running shoes and register for the 2023...
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 Purple Walk, Sunday 17th March 2024
- Epilepsy WA Conference, Friday 1st March 2024