Epilepsy ACT in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Charitable organisation

Epilepsy ACT

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6287 4555

Address: 27 Mulley St 2611 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://epilepsyact.org.au/

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25.01.2022 It's virtual, it's self-paced, its fun and we need your help to raise much needed funds for Epilepsy ACT. Register here: www.walkforepilepsy.com.au and start fundraising today!

25.01.2022 Online Support Group Tuesday 30 June, 7.30pm To secure your spot please email: [email protected]

24.01.2022 Purple sky from last nights storm here in Canberra. It's a little early for #PurpleMonth but we'll take it.

24.01.2022 R U OK ? If you need to talk to someone our phoneline is open 9 am-4 pm, Mon -Thurs - 1300 852 853. Lifeline - 13 11 14... Beyond Blue - 1300 22 46 36 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 See more

23.01.2022 Thank you for joining us on Sunday 22 March 2020 for the annual walk for Epilepsy. We appreciate you making the time and effort to support us in these unique and trying times. We look forward to seeing you all in 2021.

22.01.2022 Listen in to Community Radio 2XXFM for a chat with our CEO Fiona - Live now.

21.01.2022 Play For Purpose Raffle closes NEXT WEEK, don't forget to purchase your ticket. Only $10 each. Go for Gold - imagine what you would do if you win the first prize of $250,000 cashable gold bullion!

21.01.2022 Do you remember Erin? Erin was fundraising for Epilepsy ACT, by making and selling face masks - she raised $644 - A GREAT EFFORT. This achievement got her in the running to WIN a Car thanks to Tiny's Car Challenge. Now lets get behind Erin and give her some support to keep her hand well and firmly on that car. Its the last one standing with their hand on the car. Please leave a comment of support below.... Donations can still be made.

20.01.2022 Come join us the the Virtual Walk for Epilepsy around Australia this October. Lets show the rest of the country how much we care and support Epilepsy. Register here: www.walkforepilepsy.com.au

19.01.2022 Local Canberra Mum Kate Fisher, mother of gorgeous Marleigh, has penned an open letter to Novak Djokovic in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are both part of the Epilepsy ACT community and we wish them all the best with Marleigh’s treatment and recovery.

19.01.2022 Congratulations ! Bucat Family for the best use of purple t-Shirts and hats from across the years at the 2020 Walk for Epilepsy. We appreciate you making the time an effort to support us in these trying times. We look forward to seeing you in 2021. Thanks to Dendy Cinemas Canberra the Bucat Family win four cinema tickets.

18.01.2022 Did you catch the Australian Epilepsy Project on ABC's 7.30 last night? The Australian Epilepsy Project is working to revolutionise the treatment of epilepsy in Australia using advance technology to predict best treatments. You can view the story on the 7.30 website here:

15.01.2022 Saturday is our Family Meet Up day. 2 - 4pm @ Boundless Playground, Parkes Fruit & Drinks provided - Come along and say, have a chat and play. FREE LEGO to those who RSVP to [email protected]

15.01.2022 Help support us by clicking this link to purchase your ticket, we would live your support. https://playforpurpose.com.au/charities/epilepsy-act

14.01.2022 The ACT Chief Health Officer has released an alert regarding the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne. https://www.epilepsyact.org.au/covid-19-update-from-act-ch/

14.01.2022 This is your last chance to WIN in the Play for Purpose Raffle, tickets are $10 each and you could win $250,000 in cashable gold bullion. Draw closes tomorrow! Get your tickets NOW! https://playforpurpose.com.au/epilepsy-act

14.01.2022 It's officially Take Your Dog to Work Day. Here are some pictures of our furry friends. Even if your not taking your dog to work today we would love to see some photos of your pals, best friends, furry work colleges and seizure dogs. Please share your photo below

13.01.2022 Help a great cause. Tickets only $10 and with every ticket purchased Epilepsy ACT received $5. Play For Purpose. Don't miss out, get yours today! http://ow.ly/tXn750z8phF

13.01.2022 Would you like to be part of our Online Support Group? This session is for parents who have a child with Epilepsy. Please email: [email protected] so secure your spot. We are keeping numbers small to allow maximum benefit for parents.... Tuesday 30 June, 7.30pm

13.01.2022 Congratulations ! Regan Elfving was second highest fundraiser for the 2020 Walk for Epilepsy. We appreciate you making the time an effort to support us in these trying times. We look forward to seeing you in 2021. Thanks to Birdsnest Regan gets $100 Gift Card.... Regan Elfving (Fourth from left)

13.01.2022 We tried and tested it during COVID-19 and now it is here to stay. Virtual Support Sessions. The 1st Monday of each month. RSVP today to secure your spot for 7 December 2020.... This months topic: Navigating the festive season See more

10.01.2022 Congratulations ! The Sconce Family were one of the purple-est families on the day at the 2020 Walk for Epilepsy. We appreciate you making the time an effort to support us in these trying times. We look forward to seeing you in 2021. Thanks to Raiders Gungahlin the Sconce Family win a $50 Voucher for the Zest Cafe.

09.01.2022 With just 1 week till the start of the Virtual Walk for Epilepsy we have 6 of the 747 entrants registered, Yay! and together they have raised $720 for Epilepsy ACT. Come & join the fun and help raise awareness and much needed funds for Epilepsy ACT. Register here: www.walkforepilepsy.com.au

08.01.2022 Erin is fundraising for Epilepsy ACT by selling handmade face masks. If you would like to make an order please message us or comment below. Lets all get behind Erin's great initiative for raising funds while keeping everyone safe.... She is also hoping to WIN a car through the Tiny's Car Challenge. If you would like to make a donation please click here: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/232919/erin-burke

08.01.2022 Early Bird closes tomorrow. Purchase your ticket for Play For Purpose for your chance to win some great prizes. Every ticket you purchase Epilepsy ACT received $5, help us to reach our fundraising goal and we can both win. Get your ticket Now: https://playforpurpose.com.au/epilepsy-act

07.01.2022 This family are a part of our community and are great supporters of our fundraising efforts. Clearly their generosity shows no bounds.

07.01.2022 Spring in Canberra and even the kangaroos are loving the purple landscape. The hillside is a little early for Purple Day on March 26th but we still it.

07.01.2022 To our supporters, thank you for your standing with us in these unique and trying times. Funds raised from the 2020 Epilepsy Walk help keep the doors of Epilepsy ACT open, our support groups running and providing support and information for people with epilepsy, their families and friends. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working with you again in the future in 2021.... EWAY, Service One Alliance Bank, Ladina Photography,Raiders Gungahlin, Synergy Self Defence and Fitness,Icon Water, Kokomo's, Dendy Cinemas Canberra,Lindsay's Beauty Birdsnest MacDonald's See more

06.01.2022 We are all registered if you would like to win a car while fundraising for us. Register here: https://tinys.com.au/fundraiser-sign-in.html?c=EPILEPSY+ACT

03.01.2022 Have you got what it takes to win this car? VW POLO 2020 70TSI Trendline (White) 5 Seed Manual, Valued at $22,199.... Second Prize: $5000 cash Help us to raise funds for Epilepsy ACT and be in the running to win. Tiny’s Car Challenge is a competition with a twist. You have 3 weeks to raise as much money for Epilepsy ACT . The top 20 fundraisers overall the charities will participate in Tiny’s Car Challenge by placing a hand on the car, LAST person standing wins the car! To Register go to; https://tinys.com.au/fundraiser-sign-in.html?c=EPILEPSY+ACT Fundraising starts on 1 August - 21 August, so get organised now. Be creative, enlist your buddies, think about all the ways you can raise as much money as you can for a chance to win. For all the details visit: www.tinys.com.au

02.01.2022 With a guaranteed prize pool of $300,000, shared across 5 major prizes and 390 supplementary prizes, you have great odds in winning. Tickets are only $10 each and with every ticket Epilepsy ACT will receive $5. Purchase you ticket here: https://playforpurpose.com.au/epilepsy-act

02.01.2022 Congratulations ! To the two lucky winners at the 2020 Walk for Epilepsy Nicole Paynting and Keely Barbuto. We appreciate you making the time an effort to support us in these trying times. We look forward to seeing you in 2021. Thanks to Synergy Self Defence and Fitness both Nicole and Keely get a two week free training in tigers martial arts.

02.01.2022 Congratulations ! Burke Family had the Best Purple Hair Accessories at the 2020 Walk for Epilepsy. We appreciate you making the time an effort to support us in these trying times. We look forward to seeing you in 2021. Thanks to Kokomo's the Burke Family win a $100 Gift Card.

01.01.2022 Are you in the running yet? Help us to raise funds for Epilepsy ACT and get yourself in the running to win a VW POLO. You could be in the running for the Tiny’s Car Challenge - the competition with a twist. The competition ends on the 21st August and we would love to see an Epilepsy ACT supporter drive away with the car! ... To Register yourself go to: https://tinys.com.au/fundraiser-sign-in.html?c=EPILEPSY+ACT or donate to Epilepsy ACT by sponsoring someone else to be in the running. The top 20 fundraisers get to participate and Amy thinks she's got what it takes, do YOU? Click on Amy's page below to help her get her hand on the car. For all the details visit: www.tinys.com.au

01.01.2022 Congratulations ! Ruffy Family were one of the purple-est family on the day at the 2020 Walk for Epilepsy. We appreciate you making the time an effort to support us in these trying times. We look forward to seeing you in 2021. Thanks to Raiders Gungahlin the Ruffy Family win a $50 Voucher for the Zest Cafe.