Epilepsy Awareness Purple Day Event 24 March 2019
What: Epilepsy Awareness Purple Day Event March 24th
When: Sunday, 24 March 2019
Who: The Epilepsy Centre
Where: The Beach House Glenelg
How: Pre-purchase tickets $10 per person or $35 for a family of 4. CALL Sam on 1300 850 081 or 8448 5600
The Epilepsy Centre are very excited to invite families to get involved with Epilepsy Awareness Day by coming along to The Beach House at Glenelg on Sunday March 24th for 2 hours from 11.30am to 1.30pm of unlimited rides, games and fun. Tickets are only $10 per person or $35 for a family of 4. The Epilepsy Centre will be funding the balance of the costs to ensure everyone can attend and enjoy the day. Tickets must be pre-purchased by calling 1300 850 081.
Supporting International Purple Day for Epilepsy
The Epilepsy Centre - Turning Adelaide Purple Tuesday 26th March, 2019
If you look to Adelaide’s night skyline on Tuesday 26th March and wonder what all of the Purple lights are about and why everyone is wearing Purple, it’s to celebrate International Purple Day, creating awareness about people living with epilepsy in our community.
The Epilepsy Centre will be basking in the glow as major landmarks across Adelaide turn Purple, including the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide Casino, Adelaide Oval, the Orb of the Adelaide Intercontinental, the Rundle Lantern, the majestic Riverbank Bridge (to name a few) - all turning their lights Purple in support of children and families living with epilepsy.
The Epilepsy Centre of SA & NThas been established and based in South Australia for 41 years and is dedicated to the welfare of children, adults and families living with and affected by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Centre is totally self-funded and receives no state or federal government funding and they are reliant on the generosity of corporate donors, grants and the general public.
The Epilepsy Centre’s Chief Executive, Robyn Wakefield states “We hope that by bringing the condition into the public forum through community events such as The Epilepsy Centre’s Purple Day; and also encouraging open discussion about epilepsy, we can start to break down some of the myths that have created barriers for people living with epilepsy over many years. This is important as a first step to greater research and social acceptance.” She further added “The support of the community for our fundraising events such as Purple Day is invaluable to the ongoing success of The Epilepsy Centre and our ability to fulfill an ever-increasing demand for services through our own resources. There is much confusion about different epilepsy charities, the public need to be aware of who is their South Australian Charity to ensure that their donations stay here in South Australia.”
About Us
The Epilepsy Centre is a professional community organisation committed to providing caring, quality services that enhance the quality of life to people living with epilepsy. We are dedicated to assisting children and adults, their families and carers and to improving community awareness and attitudes throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Our services include counselling, advocacy, epilepsy management support, care plan development, home and residential care visits, employment support, workshops, clinics, in hospital support, risk assessments, epilepsy first aid training, emergency medication training to individuals and their families, child care centres, schools, workplaces, sports groups, disability and support workers, community organisations.
About Epilepsy Australia
The Epilepsy Centre is a part of EPILEPSY AUSTRALIA and represents South Australia and the Northern Territory. EPILEPSY AUSTRALIA is the national coalition of Australian epilepsy organisations working together to keep our communities informed on the latest medical breakthroughs, social research, publications, news and policy about epilepsy. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with epilepsy can live and participate free of stigma and discrimination.
