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Epilepsy Australia is a coalition of state-based epilepsy associations raising our voices as one to advance the cause of all Australians living with epilepsy.

Are you ready to take your Make March Purple fundraising to new heights? 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️Here are some tips to become a true fun...
23/01/2025

Are you ready to take your Make March Purple fundraising to new heights? 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Here are some tips to become a true fundraising hero and support people living with epilepsy:

🎯Set a fundraising target - Heroes are driven! Set a goal that inspires you and motivates others to donate. Share your progress to keep your supporters excited.

📖 Share your hero story - Tell people why you're supporting the cause and why it matters to you. Real stories connect people and inspire generosity.

📱 Network with your community - Share your fundraiser on social media and engage with friends, family and colleagues. Encourage loved ones to rally around and support your mission.

💻 Use our website resources - Check out the Make March Purple website for information and materials to boost your fundraising efforts.

💜 Say “thank you” - Be sure to thank all your sidekicks who have supported you along the way.

Let your fundraising take flight today. Check out all the tools and resources at www.makemarchpurple.org.au/resources

21/01/2025

It's time to be a Purple Hero and Make March Purple for epilepsy 🦸‍♂️🦸💜

This year's theme is ‘Purple Heroes’ 🦸🦸‍♂️ It's all about celebrating the courage, resilience and strength of people living with epilepsy, while also appreciating the unsung heroes who have supported those living with the condition, such as family, friends and carers, teachers, support service workers, and doctors and neurologists 💜🙌

Here's what’s new this year:
💪 Purple Challenges - Take on a Purple Challenge in support of people living with epilepsy. Challenges include, the Purple Hero Challenge, the Purple Grill Challenge, the Purple Muck Challenge and the Purple Schools Challenge (Purple Hero Day).

⭐ Event Champions - We are so thankful to have a number of household names championing the initiative, including Neurologist, Dr. Emma Foster, food journalist, Matt Preston, football legends, Brett Ratten and Wally Lewis, and Purple Wiggle, Lachlan Gillespie.

👕 Merchandise - We have a range of fresh merchandise, including t-shirts, aprons, tea towels, mugs and bandanas.

🧸 Purple Plush Toys - New animal plush toys have been added to our range, including a cat, flamingo, alpaca and kangaroo (stock available by organisation).

💻 Website Resources - New posters, virtual background and social media tiles are available on the Resources page of the website to assist with your fundraising promotions and communications.

🏆 Incentive Prizes - For the first time, we have introduced a range of exciting incentive prizes that are up for grabs. Go purple for your chance to win!

Not all heroes wear capes. 270,000 face the challenges of epilepsy 🧠💪

Be a Purple Hero today. Visit www.makemarchpurple.org.au to register for a Purple Challenge.

16/01/2025

Are you ready to go purple for epilepsy? 💜

Something new is flying your way 🦸🦸‍♂️

Make March Purple registrations open 21 January 2025.

Join the Epilepsy Smart Australia Peer Support program in 2025. It's a great way to meet people who are on a similar jou...
15/01/2025

Join the Epilepsy Smart Australia Peer Support program in 2025. It's a great way to meet people who are on a similar journey and share your experience with others.

The program includes:
- In-person and online support groups for different demographics
- Regular communication and catch-ups
- Peer-led discussions about epilepsy without judgement
- Information and dialogue around epilepsy topics of interest
- Peer connection, encouragement and support.

Learn more today by visiting https://epilepsysmart.org.au/peer-led-support-groups/

The International Bureau for Epilepsy's Global Youth Team are undertaking regional workshops focusing on the results of ...
31/10/2024

The International Bureau for Epilepsy's Global Youth Team are undertaking regional workshops focusing on the results of the GENS survey.

Workshops are planned for Australia and New Zealand. During the workshops, lots of discussion and sharing of personal views and experiences will be encouraged. To do this in the best way possible, each workshop will have a maximum of 30 people attending. The workshops are intended for people aged 18 to 35 years.

For further information or to register your interest, please visit https://bit.ly/4hbAAuZ

Wow, wow, wow! We cannot put into words how impressed we have been with what we have seen people achieve in Walk for Epi...
30/10/2024

Wow, wow, wow! We cannot put into words how impressed we have been with what we have seen people achieve in Walk for Epilepsy 2024.

This year's event has now come to a close, and we would like to express our sincerest thanks to you for participating and putting your best foot forward to raise awareness and funds for people living with epilepsy and those who care for them.

Nationally, with the support of people like you, we have raised over $500,000 to support the 1 in 25 people diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime.

Although the initiative has ended, you can still receive donations via your fundraising page should you wish collect any last minute funds for the cause.

It is no secret that our community is a special one. The distances we have seen people travel and the extraordinary amount of funds that have been raised are a testament to generous and supportive people like you.

We are so grateful to you for getting behind this important initiative.

On behalf of our staff, people living with epilepsy and those who care for them - thank you for connecting, striving, and making every step count!

Until next year …

Make a final donation now at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8

Without our national sponsorship, Walk for Epilepsy would not be what it is today.Our deepest gratitude goes out to our ...
28/10/2024

Without our national sponsorship, Walk for Epilepsy would not be what it is today.

Our deepest gratitude goes out to our national major partner, Nexon Asia Pacific, and supporting partner, UCB, for their incredible support of Walk for Epilepsy 2024.

Nexon and UCB's generous support has enabled us to take Walk for Epilepsy to the next level by ensuring we can bring you a campaign that works to deliver awareness and vital funds for people living with epilepsy around Australia.

We are proud to have partnered with organisations that share our vision and passion for making a positive impact.

It's not too late to support this important cause. Make a donation now at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8

28/10/2024

Raise $2,000 on your Walk for Epilepsy fundraising page by this Thursday, 31 October, and go in the draw to win a $500 Air BnB voucher!

Your Walk for Epilepsy might be over, but you can still raise donations until the end of the month. Prizes aside, raising $2,000 is an amazing effort and one that will make an extraordinary impact on the lives of people living with epilepsy and those who care for them. For that, you should be very proud!

Donate now at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8

24/10/2024

This is it. The final day of Walk for Epilepsy 2024. This is your last chance to get those steps in and reach your distance goal.

We've seen how far everyone has come this month, and it means the world to us and people living with epilepsy. Now it's time to finish this initiative off strong! Cross the finish line and bring in those donations. You've got this!

Anyone who makes a donation of $25 or more today will go in the draw to win a $200 Red Balloon voucher.

Make a donation now at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8

Double your donations and double your impact today!Thanks to our generous sponsors, $10 becomes $20, $50 becomes $100, $...
16/10/2024

Double your donations and double your impact today!

Thanks to our generous sponsors, $10 becomes $20, $50 becomes $100, $125 becomes $250 and so on.

Funds raised will ensure that individuals, families, schools and workplaces receive the epilepsy information, support, and education and training they need.

As an added bonus, anyone who donates $25 or more today will go in the draw to win a $100 Harvey Norman gift card!

Donate now at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8

In Australia, 170 people die every year from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). This SUDEP Action Day, leading...
16/10/2024

In Australia, 170 people die every year from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). This SUDEP Action Day, leading experts in epilepsy are raising awareness about the risks of SUDEP – a condition where 2 out of every 3 (69%) cases could be prevented.

For more information around SUDEP, please visit www.epilepsyaustralia.net

15/10/2024

SUDEP occurs in approximately 1 in 1,000 adults with epilepsy and 1 in 4,500 children with epilepsy. We need greater awareness of the condition to help address care gaps and ultimately help save lives.

Thank you Matt Preston for lending your voice to help drive greater awareness of SUDEP. To watch the full length video head to https://ow.ly/rouL50TLjjb

For more information visit https://ow.ly/nyHS50TLjja

15/10/2024

Raise $1,000 on your Walk for Epilepsy fundraising page by this Sunday, 20 October, and receive a limited edition Walk for Epilepsy 2024 connect and strive hoodie and go in the draw to win a $200 Air BnB voucher!

With Double Donation Day coming up, you're in prime position to smash your fundraising goals and claim this prize.

Connect and strive for 1 in 25 this October. Register or donate at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8

What is SUDEP? Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is when a person with epilepsy dies suddenly and prematurely ...
14/10/2024

What is SUDEP? Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is when a person with epilepsy dies suddenly and prematurely and no reason for death is found. We don’t know exactly what causes SUDEP to happen, or who will be affected. But researchers have identified key risk factors that can increase risk of SUDEP – and in some cases, there are positive things that can be done to reduce risks.

SUDEP Action Day encourages every person with epilepsy, their families, and health professionals to be more aware of risks and to take an active role in discussing SUDEP.

To learn more about safety and risks please visit www.epilepsyaustralia.net

We are excited to announce that Thursday, 17 October is Double Donation Day!Thanks to the generous support from our spon...
14/10/2024

We are excited to announce that Thursday, 17 October is Double Donation Day!

Thanks to the generous support from our sponsors, all donations received this coming Thursday will be doubled.

This is a great opportunity to help you reach, or exceed, your fundraising goal and increase your support for people living with epilepsy..

$10 becomes $20, $50 becomes $100, $125 becomes $250 and so on.

Spread the word - tell your family, friends and colleagues to make a donation this Thursday to double their impact.

Visit www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 to make a donation.

03/10/2024

Are you walking for someone special this October? Add a message to the Walk for Epilepsy tribute wall.

All messages and photos will be pinned to the tribute wall for the community to see and to help raise awareness for loved ones with epilepsy.

Tell everyone why you're walking this month and pay tribute by visiting www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/tribute-wall

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It's time to be a Purple Hero and Make March Purple for epilepsy 🦸‍♂️🦸💜 This year's theme is ‘Purple Heroes’ 🦸🦸‍♂️ It's all about celebrating the courage, resilience and strength of people living with epilepsy, while also appreciating the unsung heroes who have supported those living with the condition, such as family, friends and carers, teachers, support service workers, and doctors and neurologists 💜🙌 Here's what’s new this year: 💪 Purple Challenges - Take on a Purple Challenge in support of people living with epilepsy. Challenges include, the Purple Hero Challenge, the Purple Grill Challenge, the Purple Muck Challenge and the Purple Schools Challenge (Purple Hero Day). ⭐ Event Champions - We are so thankful to have a number of household names championing the initiative, including Neurologist, Dr. Emma Foster, food journalist, Matt Preston, football legends, Brett Ratten and Wally Lewis, and Purple Wiggle, Lachlan Gillespie. 👕 Merchandise - We have a range of fresh merchandise, including t-shirts, aprons, tea towels, mugs and bandanas. 🧸 Purple Plush Toys - New animal plush toys have been added to our range, including a cat, flamingo, alpaca and kangaroo (stock available by organisation). 💻 Website Resources - New posters, virtual background and social media tiles are available on the Resources page of the website to assist with your fundraising promotions and communications. 🏆 Incentive Prizes - For the first time, we have introduced a range of exciting incentive prizes that are up for grabs. Go purple for your chance to win! Not all heroes wear capes. 270,000 face the challenges of epilepsy 🧠💪 Be a Purple Hero today. Visit www.makemarchpurple.org.au to register for a Purple Challenge. #MakeMarchPurple #PurpleHeroes #PurplePower

Make March Purple Registrations Open 21 January 2025
Make March Purple Registrations Open 21 January 2025

Are you ready to go purple for epilepsy? 💜 Something new is flying your way 🦸🦸‍♂️ Make March Purple registrations open 21 January 2025. #MakeMarchPurple #ComingSoon

Raise $2,000 on your Walk for Epilepsy fundraising page by this Thursday, 31 October, and go in the draw to win a $500 Air BnB voucher! Your Walk for Epilepsy might be over, but you can still raise donations until the end of the month. Prizes aside, raising $2,000 is an amazing effort and one that will make an extraordinary impact on the lives of people living with epilepsy and those who care for them. For that, you should be very proud! Donate now at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge #Incentives

This is it. The final day of Walk for Epilepsy 2024. This is your last chance to get those steps in and reach your distance goal. We've seen how far everyone has come this month, and it means the world to us and people living with epilepsy. Now it's time to finish this initiative off strong! Cross the finish line and bring in those donations. You've got this! Anyone who makes a donation of $25 or more today will go in the draw to win a $200 Red Balloon voucher. Make a donation now at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 #EpilepsyAustralia #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge #TheFinalStep

SUDEP occurs in approximately 1 in 1,000 adults with epilepsy and 1 in 4,500 children with epilepsy. We need greater awareness of the condition to help address care gaps and ultimately help save lives. Thank you Matt Preston for lending your voice to help drive greater awareness of SUDEP. To watch the full length video head to https://ow.ly/rouL50TLjjb For more information visit https://ow.ly/nyHS50TLjja #SUDEP #EpilepsyAwareness #SUDEPActionDay #OurRisksOurRights

Raise $1,000 on your Walk for Epilepsy fundraising page by this Sunday, 20 October, and receive a limited edition Walk for Epilepsy 2024 connect and strive hoodie and go in the draw to win a $200 Air BnB voucher! With Double Donation Day coming up, you're in prime position to smash your fundraising goals and claim this prize. Connect and strive for 1 in 25 this October. Register or donate at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 #EpilepsyAustralia #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge #Incentives

Are you walking for someone special this October? Add a message to the Walk for Epilepsy tribute wall. All messages and photos will be pinned to the tribute wall for the community to see and to help raise awareness for loved ones with epilepsy. Tell everyone why you're walking this month and pay tribute by visiting www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/tribute-wall #EpilepsyAustralia #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge #TributeWall

Walk for Epilepsy 2024 is here! It's time to connect and strive for 1 in 25 ☀️🚶🚶‍♀️ Whether you're walking, running, or riding, participating as a team or travelling solo, doing the 1 in 25 Challenge or setting your own distance, we want to wish everyone all the best for the month ahead. Your participation and support mean the world to us and people living with epilepsy 💜 Now is the time to get those steps in ... let's do this 💪👟 It's not too late to connect and strive for 1 in 25 this October. Register at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 #EpilepsyAustralia #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge #LetsDoThis

Walk for Epilepsy is just around the corner! It's not too late for you to register to get your steps in this October for the 1 in 25 people diagnosed with epilepsy. Kilometers being set to 0km from 1 October All participant kilometers will be set back to 0km as of 1 October. Remember to begin logging your kilometers via your fundraising page from 1-25 October. You can watch a short video tutorial on how to track your distance, including linking with Fitbit or Strava, by clicking the button below. It's not too late to connect and strive for 1 in 25 this October. Register for the 1 in 25 Challenge at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 #EpilepsyAustralia #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge

Raise $200 on your Walk for Epilepsy fundraising page by this Sunday 15 September, and go in the draw to win a $300 Coles gift card! It's time to start really connecting and striving for those donations. Reach out to family, friends and colleagues to gather their support and make sure you're sharing your fundraising page as much as possible. Every dollar makes a difference! Connect and strive for 1 in 25 this October. Register at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 #EpilepsyAustralia #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge #Incentives

Raise $200 on your Walk for Epilepsy fundraising page by this Sunday 15 September, and go in the draw to win a $300 Coles gift card! It's time to start really connecting and striving for those donations. Reach out to family, friends and colleagues to gather their support and make sure you're sharing your fundraising page as much as possible. Every dollar makes a difference! Connect and strive for 1 in 25 this October. Register at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 #EpilepsyAustralia #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge #Incentives

Make a self-donation of $25 or more to your Walk for Epilepsy fundraising page by this Sunday 8 September, and go in the draw to win a $200 Coles gift card! A self-donation is a great way to kick off your fundraising or keep the funds flowing in. It's a little extra way to amplify your support for people living with epilepsy. Connect and strive for 1 in 25 this October. Register and make a self-donation at www.walkforepilepsy.org.au/9630F8 #EpilepsyAustralia #WalkForEpilepsy #ConnectAndStrive #1In25 #1In25Challenge #Incentives

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Epilepsy Australia is the national coalition of Australian epilepsy organisations working together to keep our communities informed on the latest medical breakthroughs, social research, publications, news and policy about epilepsy. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with epilepsy can live and participate free of stigma and discrimination.