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Epilepsy Foundation of Australia

@epilepsy_fdn

No one with epilepsy should go it alone. Visit our website for the latest research and training or to donate towards finding a cure.

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Natalie was first diagnosed with #epilepsy at the age of 21, although she had been experiencing #seizures since she was 16. She mainly experiences focal impaired awareness and focal aware seizures. Read Natalie's story at epilepsyfoundation.org.au/natalies-story/

Natalie was first diagnosed with #epilepsy at the age of 21, although she had been experiencing #seizures since she was 16. She mainly experiences focal impaired awareness and focal aware seizures.

Read Natalie's story at epilepsyfoundation.org.au/natalies-story/
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The #EpilepsyFoundation is proud to partner with SEN's #AFLSurvivor in 2025, bringing #footy fans together and raising awareness for people living with #epilepsy ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ’œ Entries close at the start of #AFL Round 3. Visit sen.lu/AFLsurvivor25 to play.

The #EpilepsyFoundation is proud to partner with SEN's #AFLSurvivor in 2025, bringing #footy fans together and raising awareness for people living with #epilepsy ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ’œ

Entries close at the start of #AFL Round 3. Visit sen.lu/AFLsurvivor25 to play.
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Born in New Zealand, Katie began twitching minutes after birth and was diagnosed with #epilepsy due to birth trauma. She experiences partial and focal #seizures that last seconds โ€“ many would not even realise she has had a seizure. Read Katie's story at epilepsyfoundation.org.au/katies-story

Born in New Zealand, Katie began twitching minutes after birth and was diagnosed with #epilepsy due to birth trauma. She experiences partial and focal #seizures that last seconds โ€“ many would not even realise she has had a seizure.

Read Katie's story at epilepsyfoundation.org.au/katies-story
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A dad on a mission, Stephen is donning his cape this March to raise awareness and funds for #epilepsy in honour of his 10 year old daughter, Charlotte. It's not too late to be a #PurpleHero this March. Register or donate at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw

A dad on a mission, Stephen is donning his cape this March to raise awareness and funds for #epilepsy in honour of his 10 year old daughter, Charlotte.

It's not too late to be a #PurpleHero this March. Register or donate at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw
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#NikeMelbourneMarathon spots have already sold out, but thereโ€™s still one way in: fundraise for the #EpilepsyFoundation ๐Ÿ˜€ Once you hit a fundraising goal of $2,000, youโ€™ll secure your place in the race. Register at melbmara2025.grassrootz.com/epilepsy-foundโ€ฆ

#NikeMelbourneMarathon spots have already sold out, but thereโ€™s still one way in: fundraise for the #EpilepsyFoundation ๐Ÿ˜€ Once you hit a fundraising goal of $2,000, youโ€™ll secure your place in the race.

Register at melbmara2025.grassrootz.com/epilepsy-foundโ€ฆ
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We are excited to announce that buildings and landmarks all around Australia will once again be lighting up purple for epilepsy on Purple Day (Wednesday, 26 March) ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’œ A full list of purple illuminations around the country can be found at makemarchpurple.org.au/illuminations

We are excited to announce that buildings and landmarks all around Australia will once again be lighting up purple for epilepsy on Purple Day (Wednesday, 26 March) ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’œ

A full list of purple illuminations around the country can be found at makemarchpurple.org.au/illuminations
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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new #EpilepsyFoundation #opshop in #Brunswick ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’œ Thrift away at 744 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056 ๐Ÿ’œ

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new #EpilepsyFoundation #opshop in #Brunswick ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’œ

Thrift away at 744 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056 ๐Ÿ’œ
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There are so many people in our community impacted by the second most common brain condition โ€“ #epilepsy. Not just the 1 in 25 diagnosed with this condition. Thatโ€™s 270,000 Australians. Today, tell them #Iโ€™mhereโ€™ Visit fundraising.epilepsyfoundation.org.au/imhere2025 to donate

There are so many people in our community impacted by the second most common brain condition โ€“ #epilepsy.

Not just the 1 in 25 diagnosed with this condition. Thatโ€™s 270,000 Australians.

Today, tell them #Iโ€™mhereโ€™ Visit fundraising.epilepsyfoundation.org.au/imhere2025 to donate
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Lachlan passed away from #SUDEP in 2024 at 25 years of age. Following Lachlan's passing, his cousin, Samantha, wrote an incredibly touching tribute to him, which she has kindly shared to help raise awareness of #epilepsy and SUDEP.

Lachlan passed away from #SUDEP in 2024 at 25 years of age. Following Lachlan's passing, his cousin, Samantha, wrote an incredibly touching tribute to him, which she has kindly shared to help raise awareness of #epilepsy and SUDEP.
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#InternationalPurpleDay will take place on Wednesday, 26 March - have your registered to show your support for the 270,000 Australians facing the challenges of #epilepsy? ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ Register or donate now at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw

#InternationalPurpleDay will take place on Wednesday, 26 March - have your registered to show your support for the 270,000 Australians facing the challenges of #epilepsy? ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ

Register or donate now at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw
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Samantha was diagnosed with #epilepsy when she was 17 years old. She experiences tonic-clonic #seizures. Read Samantha's story at epilepsyfoundation.org.au/samanthas-storโ€ฆ

Samantha was diagnosed with #epilepsy when she was 17 years old. She experiences tonic-clonic #seizures.

Read Samantha's story at epilepsyfoundation.org.au/samanthas-storโ€ฆ
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The #GeneticEpilepsyTeamAustralia (GETA) annual conference is on in May this year, bringing together families, researchers and clinicians to share the latest developments in genetic #epilepsy and #DEEs. For event details and to register, please visit eventbrite.com.au/e/geta-2025-tiโ€ฆ

The #GeneticEpilepsyTeamAustralia (GETA) annual conference is on in May this year, bringing together families, researchers and clinicians to share the latest developments in genetic #epilepsy and #DEEs.

For event details and to register, please visit eventbrite.com.au/e/geta-2025-tiโ€ฆ
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Today was an excellent day to get messy for a great cause ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’œ We were very fortunate to visit #HawthornFootballClub where players, #LloydMeek and #LukeBreust, poured purple muck all over ambassador, #BrettRatten. Visit makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw to be a #PurpleHero this March.

Today was an excellent day to get messy for a great cause ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’œ We were very fortunate to visit #HawthornFootballClub where players, #LloydMeek and #LukeBreust, poured purple muck all over ambassador, #BrettRatten.

Visit makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw to be a #PurpleHero this March.
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It's #PurpleDay ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ™Œ Today is all about raising awareness for #epilepsy and breaking down myths and stigma associated with the condition. Visit makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw to register or donate.

It's #PurpleDay ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ™Œ

Today is all about raising awareness for #epilepsy and breaking down myths and stigma associated with the condition.

Visit makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw to register or donate.
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Well done to #PurpleHero, Adrian, for his bringing #PurpleDay to life with a fantastic chalk drawing of the #MakeMarchPurple logo ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ How are you supporting people living with #epilepsy this Purple Day? Register or donate at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw

Well done to #PurpleHero, Adrian, for his bringing #PurpleDay to life with a fantastic chalk drawing of the #MakeMarchPurple logo ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ

How are you supporting people living with #epilepsy this Purple Day? Register or donate at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw
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Today, the #EpilepsyFoundation staff hosted a #PurpleGrill for #PurpleDay ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ Everyone either wore purple or dressed up as a Purple Hero, all to show support and raise awareness for the 270,000 Australians facing the challenges of #epilepsy ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฆธ Visit makemarchpurple.org.ua/event/vic-nsw

Today, the #EpilepsyFoundation staff hosted a #PurpleGrill for #PurpleDay ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ Everyone either wore purple or dressed up as a Purple Hero, all to show support and raise awareness for the 270,000 Australians facing the challenges of #epilepsy ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฆธ

Visit makemarchpurple.org.ua/event/vic-nsw
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Tell the Green Lantern to take a step back, because last night was all about #purple light ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’œ If you would like to do your part and help support the 270,000 people in Australia facing the challenges of #epilepsy, please make a donation at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw

Tell the Green Lantern to take a step back, because last night was all about #purple light ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’œ

If you would like to do your part and help support the 270,000 people in Australia facing the challenges of #epilepsy, please make a donation at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw
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Brooke was first diagnosed with #epilepsy at the age of 22. She experiences auras, focal impaired awareness and tonic-clonic #seizures. Read Brooke's story at epilepsyfoundation.org.au/brookes-story/

Brooke was first diagnosed with #epilepsy at the age of 22. She experiences auras, focal impaired awareness and tonic-clonic #seizures.

Read Brooke's story at epilepsyfoundation.org.au/brookes-story/
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#PurpleHeroes, we salute you ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Thank you for participating in #MakeMarchPurple 2025 for the 270,000 Australians living with #epilepsy ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’œ Make a last minute donation at makemarchpurple.org.au/event/vic-nsw/โ€ฆ

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A reminder that the annual #GETA conference will take place in Melbourne on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 May 2025. View more event information and register at eventbrite.com.au/e/geta-2025-tiโ€ฆ

A reminder that the annual #GETA conference will take place in Melbourne on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 May 2025.

View more event information and register at eventbrite.com.au/e/geta-2025-tiโ€ฆ