The Epilepsy Centre

06/11/2025

The Epilepsy Centre "Bosses Day Out" 2025 - More photos to share, fantastic photos with phenomenal people!!

05/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our yearly Corporate sell out Event "Bosses Day Out"!

Sharing some wonderful images of the day with more to come.

01/11/2025

Today is Lennox-Gastaut syndrome International Awareness Day.

What is Lennox-Gastaut syndrome?

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe and rare form of epilepsy.with an estimated incidence of 0.1 to 0.28 per 100,000 people per year. It accounts for 1-4% of all childhood epilepsy cases and about 1-2% of all epilepsy patients. Seizures begin in early childhood, usually before the age of 4 years.

Children, adolescents, and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome have multiple types of seizures that vary among individuals. Common seizure types include: Tonic seizures (stiffening of the body, upward eye gaze, dilated pupils, and altered breathing patterns), Atypical absences (staring spells), Atonic seizures (brief loss of muscle tone, which could cause abrupt falls), Myoclonic seizures (sudden muscle jerks) and Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (muscle stiffness and rhythmic jerking).

There may be periods of frequent seizures mixed with relatively seizure-free periods. Although not always present at the onset of seizures, most people living with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome experience some degree of impaired intellectual functioning or information processing, along with developmental delays and behavioral disturbances. A particular pattern of brain electric activity can be seen using electroencephalogram (EEG).

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can be caused by a variety of conditions, including: Brain malformations, Tuberous sclerosis, Perinatal asphyxia, Severe head injury, Central nervous system infection,
Inherited genetic and inherited degenerative or metabolic conditions.

26/10/2025

Wonderful news that our current Government, the first in our 49 years of existence is providing funding for a further 4 years. Specifically for the equivalent of three Full Time Registered Nurses!

Picture with our Health and Wellbeing Minister the Honourable Chris Picton MP (left to right) is CEO Robyn Wakefield and Vice-Chair Letizia Gentile at our yearly Corporate Luncheon Event on Friday the 24th where he made the wonderful announcement.

Thank you sincerely for your absolute genuine care for people living with Epilepsy and for making a true difference.

When it comes to epilepsy care, knowledge really is power.

We’re backing The Epilepsy Centre with another $1 million to keep training hospital staff and paramedics across SA - giving them the skills to save lives and support people when they need it most🧑‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

03/10/2025

🚨 New Refresher Course! 🚨

Stay confident and prepared with our 30–45 min Emergency Medication (Midazolam) Refresher.

✅ Adaptive content tailored to your knowledge gaps
✅ Timesaving without compromising on quality

✨ Introductory Offer: $30 OFF applied at checkout! Available until 30 September.

Start today 👉 https://epilepsycentre.org.au/access-online-training/

01/10/2025

🚨 New & Improved EM Course! 🚨

Learn Emergency Medication (Midazolam) administration with our updated course.

📘 Includes both theory + knowledge checks and scenario-based assessment
⚡ Advanced interactive design = high-quality learning in less time

✨ Introductory Offer: $30 OFF applied at checkout! Available until 30 September.

Start your training today 👉 https://epilepsycentre.org.au/access-online-training/

30/09/2025

💜 Thank you to everyone who took part in Step 4 Epilepsy! 💜

This September, our incredible steppers put their best foot forward to raise both awareness and vital funds to support people living with epilepsy and their families. Every step, every stride and every show of support has made a difference.

We are so grateful for the energy, dedication and heart you all brought to this challenge. Together, we’ve stepped closer to a future where people with epilepsy feel supported every day.

If you’d still like to contribute, donations can be made here: https://step4epilepsytheepilepsycentre.gofundraise.com.au/

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29/09/2025

⏰ Only 1 day left of Step 4 Epilepsy!

Step with purpose, move with heart. 💜

Our steppers have shown incredible dedication all September. Now it’s the final push. Cheer them on as they finish strong and make every step count.

👉 Follow their journey and show your support: https://step4epilepsytheepilepsycentre.gofundraise.com.au/

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28/09/2025

⏰ Only 2 days left of Step 4 Epilepsy!

Keep stepping, keep inspiring. 💜

Our amazing steppers have been moving with purpose all September and are now powering through the final stretch.

👉 Support and follow these inspiring steppers: https://step4epilepsytheepilepsycentre.gofundraise.com.au/

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27/09/2025

⏰ Only 3 days left of Step 4 Epilepsy!

Step by step, you make a difference.

Our amazing steppers have been moving with purpose all September and they’re heading into the final stretch. 💜

Support these inspiring steppers and follow their journeys: https://step4epilepsytheepilepsycentre.gofundraise.com.au/

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