Even though epilepsy is one of the most common brain disorders across the world, there is still a lot of misunderstanding about what epilepsy is and what it is like to live with. At Epilepsy New Zealand, we believe that understanding is the key to promoting better quality of life for people living with epilepsy – through reducing stigma and discrimination, providing better support for those with epilepsy and their families, and promoting research into reducing unnecessary deaths due to epilepsy and one day finding a cure.
We Support People Living with Epilepsy
We believe that no one with epilepsy should go it alone.
Research shows that, despite the condition’s prevalence, ninety percent of New Zealanders don’t have access to the epilepsy support they need.
With support from stakeholders, Epilepsy New Zealand works on a national scale delivering services that will reduce the chronic health impacts experienced by New Zealanders of all ages living with epilepsy.
Every case of epilepsy is unique and everyone with epilepsy will need some form of support in their life.
Epilepsy New Zealand works to ensure that:
– all people with epilepsy have access to information relevant to their age and condition
– employers understand epilepsy and how to respond to the needs of their people living with epilepsy
– teachers understand children’s epilepsy and how to ensure they achieve a better education
– people understand and manage their epilepsy well
– society understands epilepsy so that people with the condition feel connected and included in the community.
We do this by delivering:
– support programmes for people and families living with epilepsy
– education and training tailored for individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community settings
– community awareness programmes
Epilepsy New Zealand is the voice for people living with epilepsy.
Our Services
May 1, 2019
Information and Resources Epilepsy New Zealand Support and Information Line operates Monday to Frida...
Mission & Vision
December 15, 2019
Our MissionTo improve the quality of lives of New Zealanders living with epilepsy. Our VisionA New Z...
Media Room
May 21, 2019
The Media Backgrounder below provides key facts about Epilepsy New Zealand, epilepsy and seizures. ...
Our Board
May 1, 2019
Our Board consists of a mix of people from all across Aotearoa with a broad range of skills and expe...
Our People
May 1, 2019
Our People Our kaimahi work together to deliver the best possible service to our community. Educator...
Work With Us
June 19, 2019
Epilepsy New Zealand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that our people are our greatest ...
Volunteer With Us
June 12, 2019
Depending on vacancies, at any given time we seek candidates for volunteering opportunities with Epi...
Reports and Publications
May 1, 2019
Annual Reports Click on the links below to see our Annual Reports: Epilepsy New Zealand Annual Repor...
Privacy & Security Policy
April 28, 2019
Member Updates
March 31, 2022
Welcome to the member updates section. We communicate with our members via e mail so please make sur...
Membership
March 2, 2022
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Member of Epilepsy New Zealand As a Member, you can nomina...
Our Funders
August 29, 2022
We would like to formally acknowledge and thank the following trusts for supporting the work of Epil...