Epilepsy ACT

29/04/2026

Want to have your say in the Senate Inquiry into Epilepsy in Australia?

Epilepsy Tasmania has created a helpful video series to guide you through the submission process—this is a great place to start if you’re unsure how to share your story or experiences.

We encourage our community to get involved. Submissions are a powerful way to help shape better outcomes for people living with epilepsy.

You can watch all videos from the series, along with other helpful information and resources, on our website:
https://epilepsyact.org.au/senate-inquiry-into-epilepsy-in-australia/

Every voice matters—your experience can help drive meaningful change.

20/04/2026

A national Senate Inquiry into epilepsy is now underway, and this is a powerful opportunity for our ACT community to be heard.

If you live with epilepsy — or support someone who does — we encourage you to share your experience. Your insight can help shape better care, stronger supports, and greater understanding across Australia.

📅 Submissions close 15 May 2026

Your submission doesn’t need to be long or formal. Simply share your story — what’s working, what challenges you face, and what needs to change.

Every voice matters. The more experiences shared, the stronger the case for improved services, safety, and awareness.

🔗 Learn more and have your say: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/EpilepsyinAustralia

If you’d like support with your submission, the Epilepsy ACT team is here to help — please reach out anytime.

31/03/2026

As March comes to an end, there’s just one thing left to say: thank you 💜

Thank you for mucking up for epilepsy, going purple and standing with the 270,000 Australians living with epilepsy.

From fundraising, wearing purple, sharing stories, to getting a little messy in the Purple Muck Challenge - however you brought purple to life this month, you made a real difference 🤝

Thanks to our awesome community, we can continue delivering vital support services, education, training and programs for people living with epilepsy and their families.

Be proud of your efforts, and keep bringing epilepsy into the conversation wherever possible. March may be over, but the impact you’ve made will be felt all year.

We hope you’ll join us again next year. Until then, remember: every bit of support helps change lives every day.

Thank you for making March purple 💜

It's not too late to contribute. If you would like to make a last-minute donation, visit www.makemarchpurple.org.au/event/act

28/03/2026

Come down and get involved.
Kicking off at 11am.
Book reading at 11.30am
Walk starts at 12 noon
Muck challenge at 1pm.

See you all there. 😀

TODAY'S THE DAY!💜

Make March Purple for Epilepsy is on from 11am–2pm today at Poppyfield Commons, formerly Dickson Garden Centre.

Come along for kids activities, food, entertainment and a great community atmosphere — all supporting epilepsy awareness.

👉 What’s happening today: https://bit.ly/4r6lQlE

26/03/2026

Happy PURPLE DAY for EPILEPSY everyone from all of us at Epilepsy ACT

25/03/2026

Purple Day is here - let’s make the most of it 💜

Today, people around the world come together with one purpose: to raise awareness of epilepsy.

It’s a day to wear purple, start conversations, and stand with the 270,000 Australians living with epilepsy 👗🗣️💜

What can you do today?
📱 Share your fundraising page again
💁‍♀️ Take on the Purple Muck Challenge (or plan one before March ends!)
🧁 Host a last-minute purple morning tea, bake sale or sausage sizzle
👕 Wear purple at school, work, shopping or home
💜 Donate at www.makemarchpurple.org.au/event/act

You could also post about your own or a loved one's experience with epilepsy - share your story, start conversations and increase visibility. Be sure to tag Epilepsy ACT so we can share and spread the message further.

This International Purple Day, let's go purple together 💜

25/03/2026

Come and watch The Tradies staff including CEO, Alison "Get Mucked" this Sunday!

We would love to see you all there!

23/03/2026

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18/03/2026

Australia is lighting up purple this International Purple Day, 26 March ✨💜​

Buildings and landmarks across Australia are lighting up this March to remind us all that epilepsy awareness really matters. It's a symbol of solidarity with the 270,000 Australians living with epilepsy, and demonstrates that even a small action can go a long way to making an impact.

If you see an iconic landmark lit up purple, snap a photo, post it on social media and tag Epilepsy ACT 📸📱

Let’s keep making March purple, together. Check out the illuminations in your area and light up dates at makemarchpurple.org.au​/illuminations

17/03/2026

💜 Make March Purple – Family Fun Day!

Join us for a fun, family-friendly afternoon supporting epilepsy awareness at The Tradies.

📅 Sunday 29 March
⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Poppyfield Commons (formerly Dickson Garden Centre)

Bring the kids and enjoy:
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Balloon twisting
🎲 Giant games
🍭 Fairy floss, slushies & popcorn
🍕 Fresh kids’ pizzas
📚 Special children’s book reading

You can also take part in the Purple Muck Challenge or join the 2.5km community walk to raise awareness and support people living with epilepsy.

💜 Pop in for a while or stay for the afternoon — everyone is welcome!

More details: https://www.thetradies.com.au/special-events/make-march-purple-for-epilepsy