Hannah’s Story
At the age of 12 years old I started getting blackouts / fainting, conscious convulsions & petit mal seizures, a year later I was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy of JANZ. At this time I...
View ArticleNovember 2016 – Free Brain Train Seminars
FREE Brain Train seminars The Epilepsy Foundation is proud to be supporting Professor John Huguenard from the School of Medicine, Stanford University, USA to speak at the NZ Applied Neurosciences...
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New Epilepsy Clinical Trial
For study information and clinic contact details – www.epilepsyclinicaltrial.co.nz …. this study is only in New Zealand and Australia Recent article from the New Zealand Herald...
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Epilepsy Clinical Trial – Extended to End of January
This Epilepsy study has been extended to the end of January so people have more time to find out more and potentially join. For study information and clinic contact details –...
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Early Birds Pre-order your Entertainment Book
Epilepsy Foundation New Zealand is raising funds. Here’s how you can help… We are raising as much as we can to support our fundraising, and we need your help! Order your NEW 2017 | 2018 Entertainment...
View ArticleTalk Talk Counselling – Available now
Our counselling programme is available for people living with epilepsy and to members of their family/whanau who support them. We offer 4 – 6 free counselling sessions per person. Counselling is...
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Free Art Therapy Classes – Enrol now for Term 2
Enrol now for Term 2 Creative Art therapy Term 2, May 6 — July 8 (10 weeks) – spaces still available Classes are free to people with epilepsy and their family/whanau. They are a space to come together...
View ArticleFeedback Sought on Pharmac Proposal to fund modified-release melatonin for...
Some children with epilepsy may have multiple conditions, including neurodevelopmental disorders, if you have an interest in the proposal below Pharmac welcome your feedback – check out the full...
View ArticleVacancy Board Members
With long-term board members looking to retire the Epilepsy Foundation is seeking to fill two positions and increase the size and diversity of our board. Ideal Applicant Description Board members will...
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Free Creative Therapy Classes – Enrol now
Enrol now for Creative Art therapy Term 2, finishes July 8- spaces still available or enrol for Term 3, commencing 20 July 2017 Classes are free to people with epilepsy and their family/whanau. They...
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Free Creative Therapy Classes – Enrol now For Term 4
Enrol now for Creative Art therapy Enrol for Term 4, commencing 10 October 2017 Classes are free to people with epilepsy and their family/whanau (Age 14+). They are a space to come together to express...
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Epilepsy New Zealand
Do you know what services are available in your area. Epilepsy New Zealand have regional offices throughout New Zealand. Contact details are found on their website here: The post Epilepsy New...
View ArticleCreative Living Visual Arts Programme
Check out this fab programme from Mapura Studios available at INRF – Henderson http://www.mapurastudios.org.nz/ The post Creative Living Visual Arts Programme appeared first on Epilepsy Foundation.
View ArticleEpiNet
Epilepsy Foundation are proud to be a supporter of EpiNet. To find out more about the Epinet Study Group and the work they are doing check out the information on their website. The post EpiNet...
View ArticleShare your Stories
We are always keen to hear from people impacted by epilepsy including families, friends, supporters. Your stories can help other people so please do share on our Facebook page at...
View ArticlePHARMAC – Proposal to move to one funded brand of lamotrigine (Logem)
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposed change to the funding of lamotrigine dispersible tablets used in the treatment of epilepsy and/or bipolar disorder: the funded brands of lamotrigine 25 mg, 50...
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For Support contact – Epilepsy New Zealand
Did you know that Epilepsy New Zealand has Educators located in many regions throughout New Zealand? If you have questions or need support contact them for advice or information....
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Ian Jones Watch Ian Jones talk about his time as an All Black, his family and their experiences in dealing with epilepsy. The post appeared first on Epilepsy Foundation.
View ArticleFarewell Ian Gould
It is with extreme sadness that the board of the NZ Epilepsy Foundation must acknowledge the passing of one of its great leaders… Ian Gould. Ian fought a tough battle but finally, cruelly, the illness...
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