26/03/2026
๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฟ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ โ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐
26 March 2026 (Purple Day) is a global initiative focused on increasing understanding of epilepsy and raising awareness within the community.
๐Here are some key facts:
โซ๏ธ More than 250,000 Australians live with epilepsy
โซ๏ธ Approximately 13,000 new cases are diagnosed each year
โซ๏ธ Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition worldwide, affecting people of all ages
โซ๏ธ It can impact individuals socially, physically, and psychologically
โซ๏ธ Individuals with epilepsy may be eligible for NDIS support, depending on the level of impact and how their symptoms are managed
๐ Sources:
materresearch.org.au
ndiscommission.gov.au
epilepsy.org.au