What We Do

What We Do

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 believe that no one with epilepsy should go it alone.

We Are Working Towards Creating an ‘epilepsy smart’ New Zealand

Our trained Epilepsy Educators provide support and information on epilepsy.

We can provide:

Educational services for professionals who work with people with epilepsy such as ambulance service staff, police, nurses and teachers
Community awareness through speaking engagements in community groups including service clubs, workplaces, school and recreational clubs
A national epilepsy information and support line 0800 3745 37 (Monday to Friday)
Information and support services, either face-to-face, over the phone, email or online
Educational programmes to increase the understanding of a person with epilepsy, their family and friends
Some regions are able to offer various types of support and social groups
Seizure management planning that provides strategies to help the person with epilepsy gain control of their seizures and build confidence
Regular publications of information through newsletters, brochures, information sheets and our website www.epilepsy.org.nz

We have an active and informative Facebook Page

We Support People 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 programs for people and families living with epilepsy
education and training tailored for individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community settings
information and resources
community awareness programs

Epilepsy New Zealand is the voice for people living with epilepsy.

General Enquiries and Donations 0800 37 45 37

Email national@epilepsy.org.nz