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Diagnosing Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation
You are likely to meet other medical and health professionals along the way. Information about the different healthcare professionals who may be on your…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/children-and-epilepsy/support-for-families/
Support for families | Epilepsy Foundation
There are various support services available for parents of children with epilepsy and their families. The Epilepsy Foundation, through its Epilepsy Smart…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/you-can-help/give-to-epilepsy/in-memory/
In Memory | Epilepsy Foundation
When someone close to us dies, we experience grief, sadness and, ultimately, an appreciation of all the memories we have of that special person.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/young-people-and-epilepsy/support-for-young-people/
Support for young people | Epilepsy Foundation
Headspace | General and mental health help, alcohol and other drugs help Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800 Australian Human Rights…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health/getting-support/
Getting support | Epilepsy Foundation
If you feel that you might be experiencing depression or anxiety there are many strategies and ways of getting support that’s right for you. You may also want…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/later-years-and-epilepsy/diagnosis-and-treatment/
Diagnosis and Treatment | Epilepsy Foundation
It is quite common for people in their later years to experience seizure symptoms that are not always recognised as being epileptic in nature.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/seizures/tips-for-seizure-recovery/
Tips for Seizure Recovery | Epilepsy Foundation
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/social-and-family-life/
Social and Family Life | Epilepsy Foundation
There is plenty of information about epilepsy in relation to different areas of life, including physical activity, travel, transport, and relationships.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/caregivers-and-epilepsy/teachers-educators-and-youth-workers/support-and-training-for-youth-workers/
Support and Training for Youth Workers | Epilepsy Foundation
Outside the mainstream classroom, many young people living with epilepsy participate in learning, recreational and social activities through youth...
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/later-years-and-epilepsy/staying-safe/
Staying safe | Epilepsy Foundation
Regardless of what stage of life you are at, epilepsy involves managing some risks that are specific to your situation. This means sharing information about…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/funding-and-epilepsy/national-disability-insurance-scheme-ndis/
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) | Epilepsy Foundation
The NDIS is the biggest social reform in recent decades, providing funding for supports to people with permanent and significant disabilities.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/seizures/brain-functions/
Brain Functions | Epilepsy Foundation
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Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado - TicketSignup
Aug 24, 2022 - The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado provides resources, support, and education for people living with epilepsy and their families in Colorado. Epilepsy...
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/advocacy-and-inclusion/supporting-a-person-to-develop-self-advocacy-skills/
Supporting a Person to Develop Self-advocacy Skills | Epilepsy Foundation
If you are the parent of a child living with epilepsy you may want your child to be more involved or self-advocate on their own when it comes to...
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Epilepsy Foundation | Supporting people with epilepsy in Victoria and New South Wales
The Epilepsy Foundation provides support, education, and training for people living with epilepsy and experiencing seizures.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/you-can-help/
You Can Help | Epilepsy Foundation
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/employment-and-epilepsy/employment-support/
Employment Support | Epilepsy Foundation
Remember – whatever your situation, there is support available for you. If you want to and are capable of working, there are services available that can help…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/epilepsy-syndromes/reflex-epilepsies/
Reflex Epilepsies | Epilepsy Foundation
Reflex epilepsies are epileptic syndromes induced by particular triggers. The triggers may be visual, auditory, verbal or another environmental stimulus.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/health-and-wellbeing/safety-at-home/kitchen/
Kitchen | Epilepsy Foundation
Kitchens can present a number of hazards related to heat, implements and wet surfaces. In addition, how food is prepared, cooked and cleaned is another safety…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/diagnosing-epilepsy/diagnosis/
Diagnosis | Epilepsy Foundation
If you aren’t comfortable having someone come into the appointment with you, you can bring written, recorded or filmed information with you. You can read more…
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CACNA1A | Epilepsy Foundation
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/about-us/
About Us | Epilepsy Foundation
Even though epilepsy is one of the most common brain disorders across the world, there is still a lot of misunderstanding about what epilepsy is and what it is…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/you-can-help/give-to-epilepsy/in-celebration/
In Celebration | Epilepsy Foundation
Instead of receiving presents for your birthday, anniversary or wedding, you could ask family and friends to make a donation to support the work of the...
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/living-with-epilepsy/physical-activity-and-leisure/
Physical Activity and Leisure | Epilepsy Foundation
There are many reasons why exercise helps people with epilepsy live a healthy life. Firstly, depending on the choice of activity…
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Give to Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation
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Rare and Genetic Epilepsies | Epilepsy Foundation
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/geta-conference-2026/
GETA Conference 2026 | Epilepsy Foundation
Mar 24, 2026 - Join us for our 2026 meeting on Saturday 2nd May. Participating in the conference is a great opportunity for families, researchers and clinicians to hear the…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/cognitive-disability-and-epilepsy/providing-support/
Providing Support | Epilepsy Foundation
It is important to be properly informed and prepared in order to provide the best support to a person living with epilepsy and a cognitive disability.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/epilepsy-syndromes/wests-syndrome-infantile-spasms/
West’s Syndrome (Infantile Spasms) | Epilepsy Foundation
Infantile spasms are a type of epilepsy which typically occur in the first year of life. This is a severe epilepsy syndrome seen in infants…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/epilepsy-syndromes/rett-syndrome/
Rett Syndrome | Epilepsy Foundation
Rett syndrome is a neurological disorder found almost exclusively in females, with a prevalence of approximately 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 15,000…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/seizures/what-is-a-seizure/
What is a Seizure? | Epilepsy Foundation
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/women-and-epilepsy/contraception/
Contraception | Epilepsy Foundation
Some ASMs (those that are ‘enzyme-inducing’) can make certain forms of birth control (including the morning after pill) less effective and increase the risk of…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/young-people-and-epilepsy/risks-safety-and-lifestyle/
Risks, Safety and Lifestyle | Epilepsy Foundation
There is no one-size-fits-all solution, as everyone is different. However, there are some common seizure triggers (events that lead to a seizure) that you can…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/caregivers-and-epilepsy/employers/adverse-actions/
Adverse actions | Epilepsy Foundation
The General Protections provisions of the Fair Work Act also protect workers from ‘adverse actions’ because they have a workplace right…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/research-initiatives/opportunities-to-participate/
Other opportunities to participate | Epilepsy Foundation
Click on the links below to read more about how you can participate in epilepsy research.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/health-and-wellbeing/social-and-physical-health-and-wellbeing/
Social and Physical Health and Wellbeing | Epilepsy Foundation
Engaging in social and leisure activity is a great way of enhancing physical health, mental health and general wellbeing. This may be socialising with friends…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/epilepsy-syndromes/early-myoclonic-encephalopathy-eme/
Early Myoclonic Encephalopathy (EME) | Epilepsy Foundation
EME is a rare epilepsy syndrome which is usually diagnosed before 3 months of age, and often the first seizure could be felt in the womb of a mother during…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/statement-from-the-epilepsy-foundation-regarding-new-clinical-trials-into-sodium-selenate-for-the-treatment-of-epilepsy/
Statement from the Epilepsy Foundation Regarding new clinical trials into sodium selenate for the...
Mar 24, 2026 - Media Release Statement from the Epilepsy Foundation Regarding new clinical trials into sodium selenate for the treatment of epilepsy The Epilepsy Foundation…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/caregivers-and-epilepsy/sports-and-recreation-clubs/general-tips-for-sports-coaches-and-recreation-leaders/
General Tips for Sports Coaches and Recreation Leaders | Epilepsy Foundation
When supporting a person with epilepsy: Sport Australia is Australia’s primary national sports administration and advisory agency, and the cornerstone of a...
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/epilepsy-syndromes/lennox-gastaut-syndrome-lgs/
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) | Epilepsy Foundation
LGS is a type of epilepsy which usually develops between 1 and 8 years of age. It is characterised by multiple seizure types…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/living-with-epilepsy/medication-and-management/
Medication Management | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy treatments are diverse, ranging from first-line treatments such as anti-seizure medications (ASMs) to dietary management programs. These and more are…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/caregivers-and-epilepsy/teachers-educators-and-youth-workers/
Teachers, Educators and Youth Workers | Epilepsy Foundation
Teachers play an important role in supporting children, young people and students living with epilepsy. They are key contributors to ensuring their safety…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/learning-and-epilepsy/
Learning and Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation
In this section, we look at some of the reasons why epilepsy can have an impact on learning. We also look at a range of support options, which may assist a…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/treatments-and-management/anti-seizure-medication/
Anti-Seizure Medication (ASMs) | Epilepsy Foundation
Anti-Seizure Medications (ASMs) are the most common treatment for people living with epilepsy. This is often called ‘first line treatment’. Up to 70%
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/epilepsy-and-seizure-management-tools/recording-seizures-and-seizure-diaries/gathering-seizure-information/
Gathering Seizure Information | Epilepsy Foundation
It is a good idea to collect as much information as possible about the seizure/s to share with your doctor. We have put together some questions to help you…
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/epilepsy-syndromes/epilepsy-syndrome-types/
Childhood Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes | Epilepsy Foundation
This syndrome was formally known as Benign Rolandic Epilepsy (BRE) or Benign Childhood Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes (BECTS).
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/diagnosing-epilepsy/support-after-an-epilepsy-diagnosis/
Support After an Epilepsy Diagnosis | Epilepsy Foundation
Being diagnosed with epilepsy can be an emotional time. Learning that you, your child or someone you care for are living with epilepsy means that there will be…
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https://brainfoundation.org.au/research-grants/2016/epilepsy-2/
Epilepsy - Brain Foundation
Mar 2, 2023 - Project Summary: This project will investigate the mechanisms by which a genetic mutation causes epilepsy. Epilepsy is a very common neurological disorder....
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/epilepsy-support-and-information-line/
National Epilepsy Support Service open five days a week | Epilepsy Foundation
Mar 20, 2025 - Our Support Team is available five days a week to provide advice, information, and assistance to people living with epilepsy and their families.
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https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/managing-epilepsy/learning-and-epilepsy/epilepsy-further-education-and-training/
Epilepsy, Further Education and Training | Epilepsy Foundation
The transition does not only apply to young people, as people of any age may pursue further education in order to advance existing skills, learn new skills or…
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