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Epilepsy Association of New Zealand

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    We support people living with epilepsy.


    We do this by delivering:
    • support programmes for people and families living with epilepsy
    • education and training for individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and community settings
    • information and resources on our website
    • community awareness programmes
    See our services below.
    Seminars for Understanding Epilepsy
    These training seminars are suitable for health professionals, education professionals, students, community agencies, workplaces, care facilities, government departments, or anyone interested in learning how to recognise and manage seizures.

    Basic Understanding (30-40 minutes)
    • what is epilepsy
    • what causes epilepsy
    • recognising seizure types
    • how to manage seizures
    • seizure triggers
    • lifestyle issues
    Full Understanding (1.5-2 hours)
    • what is epilepsy
    • what causes epilepsy
    • recognising seizure types
    • managing seizures
    • seizure triggers
    • recording seizures
    • principles of anit-epileptic medication
    • lifestyle issues
    Advanced Professional Development

    Seizure Smart Online Training for
    • Schools
    • Workplaces
    Additional trainings coming soon.
    Family/Whanau Ora
    Wellness / healthy lifestyle
    Infomation and support on how to manage epilepsy through healthy living.
    Information & support
    Brochures and information sheets available, and we run a newsletter.
    And you can understand more about epilepsy here and about managing epilepsy here.

    Personal appointments are also available to help a person understand and manage their epilepsy. 
    We cover:
    • what epilepsy is
    • medication for epilepsy
    • possible improvement in seizure control
    • employment and education issues
    • information about medical and other community services

    Charges

    Services are free of charge or at no cost for people living with epilepsy in New Zealand.

    Advanced Professional Development training is charged at a cost recovery rate per workshop. Details are available by contacting a local Educator on 0800 37 45 37.

    Teaching & Information Resources are available online www.epilepsy.org.nz

     

    Age groups

    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke

    This information has been provided by healthpoint.co.nz, helping people better understand and use New Zealand health services. Healthpoint and Te Whatu Ora Southern do not endorse or adopt the information or materials provided by any of the service providers, and accept no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, offers or details in any such information or materials.

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