Epilepsy Queensland

07/04/2026

A Senate Inquiry is when the Australian Government investigates an issue to understand what's working... and what isn't.

This is a critical moment for the epilepsy community.

It's a chance to highlight:
- Gaps in diagnosis and care
- The impact on families and carers
- Barriers to safety, employment, and education

And, most importantly, the real experiences of real people!

We'll be supporting our community to make sure their voices are heard as part of this Senate Inquiry.

Be the first to have your say - sign up for updates by completing the form on our website: https://epilepsyqueensland.com.au/epilepsy-senate-inquiry/

05/04/2026

What an incredible month March was!

From Brookwater to the Bowls Club, you helped us Make March Purple as far as the eye could see! 💜

From fundraising, wearing purple, sharing stories, to getting a little messy in the Purple Muck Challenge - however you brought purple to life this month, you made a real difference 🤝

We set out to raise awareness and stand with the 270,000 Australians impacted by epilepsy and that is exactly what you helped us achieve!

Thanks to our awesome community, we can continue delivering vital support services, education, training and programs for people living with epilepsy and their families.

Be proud of your efforts, and keep bringing epilepsy into the conversation wherever possible. March may be over, but the impact you’ve made will be felt all year.

We hope you’ll join us again next year. Until then, remember: every bit of support helps change lives every day.

Thank you for making March purple 💜

It's not too late to contribute - to make a last minute donation, click here: https://myimpact.epilepsyqueensland.com.au/event/make-march-purple-2026/donate

02/04/2026

The Epilepsy Queensland office will be closed for the Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays.

Our team will be ready to respond to enquiries via phone and email once we return to the office on Tuesday, 7 April.

From all of us here, we wish a safe and happy Easter to all who celebrate! 🐣🐇

02/04/2026

Big news for the epilepsy community!

Parliament has announced a national Senate Inquiry into Epilepsy in Australia.

This is a rare and powerful opportunity to make sure the lived experience of people with epilepsy is heard at the highest level of government.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be creating ways for you to share your experiences, insights and challenges.

Because real change starts with real stories.

Register your interest to participate by completing the form on our website: https://epilepsyqueensland.com.au/epilepsy-senate-inquiry/

26/03/2026

Iconic locations around Queensland will light up Purple tonight for Purple Day! One of these is the iconic Story Bridge. These illuminations play an important role in starting conversations and breaking down stigma. Find out what it means to little Maisie in the story below 💜 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14bBhBA88RJ/

26/03/2026

💜 PURPLE DAY IS HERE 💜 Let’s make the most of it!

Today on March 26, people around the world will come together in support of one shared mission: to raise awareness of epilepsy.

It’s a day to wear purple, start conversations, and stand with the 270,000 Australians living with epilepsy 👗🗣️💜

What can you do to celebrate Purple Day?
📱 Share your fundraising page again
💁‍♀️ Take on the Purple Muck Challenge (or plan one before March ends!)
🧁 Host a last-minute purple morning tea, bake sale or sausage sizzle
👕 Wear purple at school, work, shopping or home
💜 Donate at https://bit.ly/MMP26_EQ

If you feel comfortable sharing your own or a loved one's experiences with epilepsy, we would encourage you to do so - sharing your story and starting conversations is such an important part of raising awareness and increasing understanding.

However you choose to Make March Purple this International Purple Day, let's do it together 💜

25/03/2026

Looking for something to do to celebrate Purple Day tomorrow? Tune in to the Virtual Art Exhibition, showcasing the incredible works that have been submitted by our community 💜

We invited our community to submit pieces that reflected the theme of this year's Make March Purple campaign, Muck Up for Epilepsy, recognising how epilepsy mucks up lives every day.

The Details
🗓️ Thursday, 26 March (Purple Day)
🕕 6:30 - 7:30 PM AEST
💻 Online via any device able to access Microsoft Teams

Click here to tune in 👉 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/48057825626203?p=85dYbnIuFx5MHZMR7t
Meeting ID: 480 578 256 262 03
Passcode: E6c4rg6r

20/03/2026

Epilepsy awareness will light up city landmarks across the country this Purple Day 💜​

Locations across Australia are lighting up throughout March, primarily on March 26 for Purple Day, to remind us all that epilepsy awareness really matters, and to show the 270,000 Aussies living with epilepsy that they aren't alone. ​

If you see an iconic landmark in your city lit up purple, take a photo, share it with us and tag us!. All the locations and dates are listed at makemarchpurple.org.au​

Our bridge banners are also hanging at four locations across Brisbane until the 30th March - have you spotted one yet? You can find them:

- Story Bridge (inbound)
- Turbot Street overpass (view from Creek St)
- Caxton Street overpass (view from Hale St outbound)
- Pedestrian bridge over Hale St (view from Hale St inbound)

Let’s keep making March purple, together!

13/03/2026

The vision for the ✨reimagined✨ Purple Supper was shared with the attendees of last year's event, but now it's time to share it with the world!

Bold, extravagant, and a little bit cheeky, this year's Purple Supper will bring your senses to life through the glitz and glamour of Gatsby and a whole lot of heart 💜

Join us at The Purple Supper on Friday, 5 June 2026.

🎟️ Early bird tickets are on sale now until March 31 - so get in quick!
👉 epilepsyqueensland.com.au/purple-supper

13/03/2026

Such incredible news that epilepsy is being recognised at this level in Australia - it’s what the 270,000 Australians diagnosed with this condition deserve 💜

The Senate Community Affairs References Committee has announced an inquiry into Epilepsy in Australia, with a report due by 10 September 2026. Submissions will close on 15 May 2026.

This inquiry creates an important opportunity to bring national attention to epilepsy. It gives people living with epilepsy the chance to share their experiences at the highest level of government and help shape better understanding, policy and support across Australia.

Learn more about the Inquiry and how to make a submission here:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/EpilepsyinAustralia

06/03/2026

🎨💜 Celebrate your creativity and submit your artwork to be showcased in the Make March Purple Virtual Art Exhibition

We are seeking art enthusiasts [amateurs encouraged!] to create and exhibit their artwork as part of Epilepsy Smart Australia’s special virtual art exhibition, where we will bring together other epilepsy lived experience members to share their stories, their work, and their bravery. This new event is being held as part of Make March Purple, a month dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma associated with an epilepsy diagnosis.

This year, March focuses on how epilepsy “Mucks Up’ lives. This event isn’t just an exhibition. It’s a fun, activity-based experience where creativity meets lived experience and gives you a voice and platform to share your story – with others that understand. We’re inviting people impacted by living epilepsy, including families and carers, to submit original artworks that reflect this year’s theme: 💜 Muck Up for Epilepsy - in recognition of how epilepsy mucks up lives.

This is your space to:
✨ Express resilience
✨ Share your story
✨ Challenge stigma
✨ Celebrate strength
✨ Connect with others who truly understand
✨ Or simply tell epilepsy exactly what you think of it

What can you submit?
Painting, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, sculpture (photographed), poetry (visual), graphic design or short video (under 2 mins).
If it can be shared digitally - we want to see it!

🗓️ Key Dates:
• Submissions Open: NOW!
• Submissions Close: Monday 23 March
• Virtual Exhibition Launch (Live Online – Save the date! 6.00-7.00pm AEST 26 March - Purple Day

During the live exhibition, artists can:
🎤 Share stories around the artwork created (or provide a written statement)
🤝 Connect with other creatives with lived experience
🌟 Be celebrated and credited in the exhibition
💬 Experience connection in a fun, engaging new way

To register and submit your artwork, please click here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8bnzWn8Wqk6XZacCCWkJxQJW8LsaJ4xEvdwj9AUhxzZUOTc3VVRTREE2MFgxTVg2UTZDRE8yUVdBNC4u