The Epilepsy Centre

16/03/2026

As International Purple Day on 26 March 2026 approaches, Olivia Miles from Elsternwick Victoria is passing the baton and sharing her 26 second message.

Help us spread awareness:

💜Share your story in just 26 seconds! Tell us your epilepsy experience, bust a myth, or share the most important message YOU want Australia to hear.

Create your post, tag The Epilepsy Centre, and help keep the baton moving across the country.

💜It’s not too late to donate and make a difference this Purple Day. Donate $26 to show your support for the 1 in 26 Australians who will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime.

Let’s make 2026 the year we amplify epilepsy awareness donate, share your message, and watch the baton travel across the country in support of the 266,000 Australians living with epilepsy.

https://purpleup4epilepsyaction.gofundraise.com.au/

/NT

14/03/2026

Our Purple Up GIF's are here! 💜

Show your support and share your story on Instagram or Facebook stories/reels.

Watch this quick guide to see how:
1️⃣ Go to your Instagram/Facebook Story or reels
2️⃣ Tap the stickers icon
3️⃣ Type in the GIF search
4️⃣ Choose your favourite GIF, share your story, and tag us

Help us spread awareness and raise funds - Purple Up 4 Epilepsy this March

https://purpleupfortheepilepsycentre.gofundraise.com.au/

/NT

13/03/2026

As International Purple Day on 26 March 2026 approaches, Deb Stone from Hobart is passing the baton and sharing her 26 second message.

Help us spread awareness:

💜Share your story in just 26 seconds! Tell us your epilepsy experience, bust a myth, or share the most important message YOU want Australia to hear.

Create your post, tag The Epilepsy Centre and help keep the baton moving across the country.

💜It’s not too late to donate and make a difference this Purple Day. Donate $26 to show your support for the 1 in 26 Australians who will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime.

Let’s make 2026 the year we amplify epilepsy awareness donate, share your message, and watch the baton travel across the country in support of the 266,000 Australians living with epilepsy.

https://purpleup4epilepsyaction.gofundraise.com.au/

/NT

13/03/2026

Incredible epilepsy news. The Senate Community Affairs References Committee has announced it will hold an inquiry into Epilepsy in Australia, reporting by 10 September 2026. Submissions will close on 15 May 2026

A HUGE thank you to Senator Wendy Askew and to Quilliam CEO of Epilepsy Tasmania for your incredible efforts. Truly making a difference! A historical first!

The Senate Community Affairs References Committee has announced an inquiry into Epilepsy in Australia, with a report due by 10 September 2026. Submissions will close on 15 May 2026.

This inquiry creates an important opportunity to bring national attention to epilepsy. It gives people living with epilepsy the chance to share their experiences at the highest level of government and help shape better understanding, policy and support across Australia.

Learn more about the Inquiry and how to make a submission here:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/EpilepsyinAustralia

13/03/2026

As International Purple Day on 26 March 2026 approaches, Danielle Heaven, co-founder of Australian Women with Epilepsy, from Melbourne, is passing the baton and sharing her 26 second message.

Help us spread awareness:

💜Share your story in just 26 seconds! Tell us your epilepsy experience, bust a myth, or share the most important message YOU want Australia to hear.

Create your post, tag The Epilepsy Centre, and help keep the baton moving across the country.

💜It’s not too late to donate and make a difference this Purple Day. Donate $26 to show your support for the 1 in 26 Australians who will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime.

Let’s make 2026 the year we amplify epilepsy awareness donate, share your message, and watch the baton travel across the country in support of the 266,000 Australians living with epilepsy.

https://purpleup4epilepsyaction.gofundraise.com.au/

/NT

11/03/2026

Lachy Gillespie from The Wiggles has a message especially for schools and early learning centres 💜

Get your school community together and Purple Up 4 Epilepsy to raise vital funds and awareness for the 1 in 26 Australians who will be diagnosed with epilepsy.

👉 Tag a teacher, education assistant, school leader or early learning educator and help spread the word.

Here are some fun ways your school can Purple Up:

💜Hold a purple themed casual clothes day
💜Decorate classrooms, hallways or the whole school in purple
💜Create purple art projects

Sign up: https://purpleupfortheepilepsycentre.gofundraise.com.au/

/NT

10/03/2026

As International Purple Day - 26 March 2026 - approaches, Emma Buitendag, CEO of Epilepsy WA, from Kings Park WA is passing the baton and sharing her 26 second message below.

We are calling on all Australians to Purple Up and pass the baton for the 266,000 Australians living with epilepsy. Tell us - in just 26 seconds! - your epilepsy story, an epilepsy myth buster, or the most important epilepsy message YOU want Australia to hear.

Join us - share your own 26 second message on social media and tag The Epilepsy Centre so we can help spread it even further and keep the baton moving!

Stayed tuned as we pass the baton across Australia!

09/03/2026

As International Purple Day - 26 March 2026 - approaches, Councillor Mindy Russell from Logan City Queensland is passing the baton and sharing her 26 second message below.

We are calling on all Australians to Purple Up and pass the baton for the 266,000 Australians living with epilepsy. Tell us - in just 26 seconds! - your epilepsy story, an epilepsy myth buster, or the most important epilepsy message YOU want Australia to hear.

Join us - share your own 26 second message on social media and tag The Epilepsy Centre so we can help spread it even further and keep the baton moving!

Stayed tuned as we pass the baton across Australia!

/NT

08/03/2026

As International Purple Day - 26 March 2026 - approaches, Deb from Dubbo New South Wales is passing the baton and sharing her 26 second message below.

We are calling on all Australians to Purple Up and pass the baton for the 266,000 Australians living with epilepsy. Tell us - in just 26 seconds! - your epilepsy story, an epilepsy myth buster, or the most important epilepsy message YOU want Australia to hear.

Join us - share your own 26 second message on social media and tag The Epilepsy Centre so we can help spread it even further and keep the baton moving!

Stayed tuned as we pass the baton across Australia!

/NT

06/03/2026

As International Purple Day - 26 March 2026 – approaches, Luke from Queensland is passing the baton and sharing his 26 second message below.

We are calling on all Australians to Purple Up and pass the baton for the 266,000 Australians living with epilepsy. Tell us - in just 26 seconds! - your epilepsy story, an epilepsy myth buster, or the most important epilepsy message YOU want Australia to hear.

Join us - share your own 26 second message on social media and tag The Epilepsy Centre so we can help spread it even further and keep the baton moving!

Stayed tuned as we pass the baton across Australia!

/NT

05/03/2026

Bake up. Share up. Purple up! 🧁

Cupcakes with purple icing are a great treat to include in your Purple Up activities.
Bake, share and celebrate this March!

Sign up to Purple Up 4 Epilepsy this March here: https://purpleupfortheepilepsycentre.gofundraise.com.au/

Tag us in your purple bakes, we’d love to see what you create! 💜

/NT

04/03/2026

MARCH IS HERE! And International Purple Day - 26 March 2026 - is quickly approaching!

We are calling on all Australians to Purple Up and pass the baton for the 266,000 Australians living with epilepsy.

We’re asking people to tell us - in just 26 seconds! - their epilepsy story, an epilepsy myth buster, or the most important epilepsy message they want Australia to hear.

Stayed tuned as we pass the baton across Australia!

Join us - share your own 26 second message on social media and tag The Epilepsy Centre so we can help spread it even further and keep the baton moving!

/NT