Epilepsy Foundation of Australia
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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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Joined July 2009
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 https://t.co/cj0aeUTWgC
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#PurpleHeroes, we salute you π¦Έπ¦ΈββοΈ Thank you for participating in #MakeMarchPurple 2025 for the 270,000 Australians living with #epilepsy ππ Make a last minute donation at https://t.co/acxUcBxlBO
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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 https://t.co/BmBfCjjs0e
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Tell the Green Lantern to take a step back, because last night was all about #purple light π‘π 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 https://t.co/IFkrtxiNxD
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Today, the #EpilepsyFoundation staff hosted a #PurpleGrill for #PurpleDay π½οΈπ 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 π¦ΈββοΈπ¦Έ Visit https://t.co/4dmuonDhBq
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Well done to #PurpleHero, Adrian, for his bringing #PurpleDay to life with a fantastic chalk drawing of the #MakeMarchPurple logo π¦Έπ¦ΈββοΈ How are you supporting people living with #epilepsy this Purple Day? Register or donate at https://t.co/IFkrtxiNxD
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It's #PurpleDay ππ Today is all about raising awareness for #epilepsy and breaking down myths and stigma associated with the condition. Visit https://t.co/IFkrtxiNxD to register or donate.
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Today was an excellent day to get messy for a great cause π₯π We were very fortunate to visit #HawthornFootballClub where players, #LloydMeek and #LukeBreust, poured purple muck all over ambassador, #BrettRatten. Visit https://t.co/IFkrtxjlnb to be a #PurpleHero this March.
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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 https://t.co/cj0aeUTWgC
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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 https://t.co/fSzGrDQUqC
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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? π¦Έπ¦ΈββοΈπ Register or donate now at https://t.co/IFkrtxjlnb
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There are so many people in our community impacted by the second most common brain condition β #epilepsy. Not just the 1 in 25 diagnosed with this condition. Thatβs 270,000 Australians. Today, tell them #Iβmhereβ Visit https://t.co/Lh4E4BDs2j to donate
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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new #EpilepsyFoundation #opshop in #Brunswick ππ Thrift away at 744 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056 π
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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) π‘π A full list of purple illuminations around the country can be found at https://t.co/OfUNlMvdA2
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#NikeMelbourneMarathon spots have already sold out, but thereβs still one way in: fundraise for the #EpilepsyFoundation π Once you hit a fundraising goal of $2,000, youβll secure your place in the race. Register at https://t.co/aO774aLMcD
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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 https://t.co/IFkrtxiNxD
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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 β many would not even realise she has had a seizure. Read Katie's story at https://t.co/33JWHkFeVf
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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 ππ Entries close at the start of #AFL Round 3. Visit https://t.co/UfL7FJ5o7T to play.
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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 https://t.co/XHdhIVIcm8
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