Epilepsy WA

20/10/2026

October is Seizure Safety Month at Epilepsy WA.

Our latest newsletter shines a spotlight on SUDEP Action Day on 21 October 2026, when the Perth Train Station Building on Wellington Street will be illuminated in purple to honour those who have lost their lives to SUDEP and other epilepsy-related causes.

The newsletter also highlights the importance of increasing knowledge and understanding of epilepsy, promoting best-practice epilepsy management, and empowering people with practical strategies to reduce the risk of epilepsy-related harm. You can learn more by watching our online webinar, SUDEP: Let's Talk About It, presented by Dr Nicholas Lawn.

You'll also find information about Epilepsy WA's support groups, which provide opportunities to connect with others, share experiences, and access support in a safe and welcoming environment.

20/10/2026

Tomorrow is SUDEP Action Day and in the evening, the Perth Train Station Building on Wellington Street will shine brightly in purple, honouring all the Epilepsy Warriors who have lost their lives to SUDEP or other epilepsy-related causes. A poignant singular landmark illumination display on this special day at such a prominent central location on the train network signifies connecting the community across WA, remembering loved-ones lost, and standing with their families.

At Epilepsy WA we’re committed to bringing epilepsy out of the shadows, and we encourage open conversations about epilepsy and risk, so that future lives may be saved.

Learn more, access risk-reduction fact sheets or watch our SUDEP webinar featuring Neurologist Dr Nick Lawn on our website:

www.epilepsywa.asn.au/seizure-safety

19/10/2026

October is Seizure Safety Month 4 Epilepsy WA.

Did you know that 1 in 10 West Aussies will experience a seizure in their lifetime?

Knowing what to do when someone has a seizure can help prevent injuries and save lives.

As part of Seizure Safety Month, this short awareness video was played across 128 GP clinics throughout Western Australia, helping to share vital seizure safety information with thousands of people in our community.

Take a moment to watch the video and help us spread this important message by sharing it with your friends, family and networks.

18/10/2026

Swim Safe, Buddy Up This Summer!

As the weather warms up and we return to pools, beaches, and rivers, it’s vital to stay safe around water, especially for those living with epilepsy.

Here are some key water safety tips to help reduce risk:
- Don’t swim if you’re sleep-deprived, under the influence of alcohol, have missed your anti-seizure medication, or are experiencing seizure activity.
- Never swim alone or unsupervised. If you're at a beach or public pool with a lifeguard, let them know about your condition.
- Swim with a buddy who knows about your epilepsy, understands your Epilepsy Management Plan, is a strong swimmer, and knows how to help in an emergency.

In the event of seizure activity in water, always call 000!

For more information on reducing the risk, please visit: www.epilepsywa.asn.au/seizure-safety

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

Spoiler Alert - Don't Show the Kids!

Epilepsy WA's Sunny Bunny mascot is working hard throughout Telethon7 Perth raising awareness and funds for WA's sick children.

Andy Milton's daughter Evie, a Byford Secondary College student, passed away from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in January 2024 at the age of 15 years.

Andy is working through his grief, and is a tireless campaigner for epilepsy awareness, so that parents like him don't experience the heartbreak of an avoidable death of their child.

Thank you Andy, and all of the heroes at Epilepsy WA.

Meredith Hammat MLA
East Metropolitan Health Service
Rock N Rubble

18/10/2026

We’re having so much fun at the Telethon Family Festival today - Sunny Bunny joined us and took part in the Mascot Dance, we are sharing valuable information with the community, we’ve welcomed (and exhausted!) some wonderful volunteers and saw some very familiar faces 💜 thank you to everyone and there’s still time to drop by - we’re here till 4pm!

18/10/2026

We’re down here at the Telethon Family Festival, at the West Perth end of Wellington Street close to Elder St Car Park and the B entrance to the RAC Arena. We may even have a coveted Fat Cat Stamp! Come down and say hello!