Epilepsy Tasmania has been improving the lives of Tasmanians affected by epilepsy since 1975.
Our History
We’ve now been serving and supporting Tasmanians for fifty years, forming in 1975 as the Epilepsy Association of Tasmania to provide help and support to people living with epilepsy. We later widened our scope to include family, friends and carers affected by epilepsy, and supporting healthcare professionals to provide best practice epilepsy care.
An important role of Epilepsy Tasmania is advocacy, so we work hard to raise awareness and understanding of epilepsy in order to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people living with epilepsy often endure.
Our Vision
All Tasmanians with epilepsy have the same opportunities as the broader community.
Our Goals
- Increase community awareness, understanding and acceptance of epilepsy.
- Build a service and support system that is able to respond to the needs of people with epilepsy, and those around them.
- Ensure epilepsy services and support are available throughout Tasmania.
- Continuously improve and deliver services and support that meet the needs of the epilepsy community.
- Be a proactive voice for epilepsy in Tasmania.
- Continuously improve the strength and financial security and sound governance of the organisation.