Emmanuel Kumi Asare Foundation

16/03/2026

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

10/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who participated in National Eosinophilic Week! Your involvement helped highlight eosinophil-associated diseases to the community and raised vital funds for research. While has concluded, our efforts to raise awareness, support, educate, advocate and fund research continues.

Here are a few highlights from our awareness week:

• 120 landmarks around Australia and New Zealand illuminated pink and purple (the colours of eosinophils) in our campaign: https://eosaware.com/LightUpLandmarks

• We shared about the lived experience through our campaign. If you missed them, you can find Aaliyah’s, Connor’s, Ezra’s, Matthew’s and Oliver’s stories on our website: https://eosaware.com/myeadstories

• Through our , $6,014 has been raised for eosinophilic disease research. We have fallen short of our goal of $8,000, so please, , if you can, make a donation to our campaign here: https://www.top8challenge.com/donate

How did you get involved? Did you wear pink and purple? Did you take our Top 8 Challenge? Have you visited a light up? We’ve loved seeing your photos! If you haven’t shared yours yet, and would like to, please send an email to [email protected] – we will be including a selection of photos on our website.

10/10/2024

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20/05/2024

Today is Clinical Trials Day (20 May), an opportunity to pause in reflection, recognition, and admiration of all that has been accomplished thanks to clinical trials and the people behind them. Today we celebrate the trailblazers among us!

Visit ACRP - Association of Clinical Research Professionals to learn more about : https://www.clinicaltrialsday.org/

Did you know that we have a clinical trials page on our website listing open clinical trials for eosinophilic diseases? You can check it out here: https://www.ausee.org/research/clinicaltrials/