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In an announcement that unites both the personal and the philanthropic, Epilepsy Australia is delighted to reveal that Jacaranda Finance will be the official sponsor of the 2024 Make March Purple campaign.

Ember, 2, lives with KCNT1 epilepsy, a rare genetic case in which 25 per cent of babies are “given angel wings” within a year of diagnosis. Mum, Jacalyn is a fierce advocate and wants you to know her daughter's story..

When Kay Guascoine was a child her school teachers described her as a "daydreamer", but her vacant stare in the classroom hid a serious medical condition that took almost two decades to uncover- epilepsy. The central Queensland teacher, now 41, is on a mission to create greater awareness of the condition..

The National Epilepsy Support Service will change the world for people impacted by epilepsy, providing high-quality information and support.

Epilepsy Smart Australia, a new $20 million Australian Government-funded national health program launched today, will change the world for the 250,000 Australians living with epilepsy. Epilepsy Queensland is a proud Service Delivery Partner of the much-needed program.

Tayla Crang, a young Gympie horsewoman, tragically died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in November 2020 - now her mum Renee has created a charity horse event in aid of Epilepsy Queensland, called Day for Tayla.

Little Sofi Garcia,3, lives with a rare and severe form of epilepsy. With education from Epilepsy Queensland, Little Scholars Nerang were well prepared to welcome Sofi into their service.

The digital edition of our 2022 Impact Report is now available! Released annually, the report showcases progress we are making to towards making a difference in our community and to advance our cause.

Big thanks to nine-year-old Star Raeli, who lives with epilepsy, and her family who participated in the Bridge to Brisbane, raising funds and awareness for EQ. We were thrilled 7news featured their story.

EQ recently welcomed almost 100 community members to attend the musical Cinderella, with thanks to board member Kim Davis and QPAC.

Epilepsy Queensland has committed to co-funding the clinical appointment of a speech pathologist to the Mater Epilepsy Unit who will help fine-tune patient diagnosis and treatment.

With 1 in 10 Aussies experiencing a seizure, we are urging all Australians to Get Seizure Smart 5 -11 September. Share our message and our FREE seizure first aid resources for your home, work or school.

Watch as Epilepsy Queensland goes behind the scenes to reveal what it's like to participate in an epilepsy research study.

National report shines light on epilepsy in Australia

SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) is defined as an unexplained or unexpected death in a person with epilepsy where no clear cause of death is determinable after a postmortem examination.

Having a diagnosis of epilepsy may impact your driving status. At Epilepsy Queensland, we understand the challenges and concerns relating to a change in driving status, even if this is on a temporary- basis. It is important to discuss transport and driving guidelines with your GP or neurologist to determine your travel options.

So you, or someone in your care, have received an epilepsy diagnosis. Now what? Here at Epilepsy Queensland, we understand that this can be a stressful time with change and challenges to be navigated. We want you to know you are not alone.

For people with epilepsy, employment is often an important focus. Many people with epilepsy can, and do, find and maintain work. People with epilepsy can work in a range of occupations and generally epilepsy is not a factor in a person’s ability to do a job well.

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a collection of symptoms such as blackouts, paralysis and atypical movements that suggest the presence of an underlying neurological condition, yet cannot be explained by disease or anatomical abnormalities.

Some people with epilepsy find that certain factors may induce seizures- these are known as seizure triggers. Find our fact sheet and information about seizure diaries here.