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Stay calm
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Roll them onto one side
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Protect from injury
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Cushion their head
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Time seizure
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Call 000 for help
"Epilepsy has affected my family and
one day it could affect yours."
Contact Epilepsy Australia on
1300 852 853 for further information and a free epilepsy first aid
pack.
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What to do
1
Stay calm
Time the seizure
Roll the person on their side to help with their
breathing and allow excess saliva to drain from the mouth
Remove any hard objects
2
Do not restrain the person’s movements
Do not force anything into the mouth
3
Offer support and reassurance after the seizure
Allow the person to rest until they have fully recovered
Call an ambulance
if:
The seizure last more than 5 minutes
One seizure follows another
The person is injured
The seizure occurred in water
It is the person’s first seizure
The person has diabetes
The management plan indicates that it is required
About Epilepsy Australia Epilepsy Australia is the National Coalition of
Australian Epilepsy Associations. Epilepsy Australia works to
ensure that epilepsy, as the most common serious brain disorder, is
regarded as a specialist area of health management requiring specialist
expertise and skills and therefore promotes and facilitates specialist
research into the medical and social aspects of epilepsy.
Our vision is to achieve the best possible outcomes for all Australians
living with epilepsy and to support the Australian community in making
enlightened and fully informed responses to epilepsy. Our mission is to
work together as member associations as we identify and meet the
challenges posed by epilepsy as the most serious brain disorder facing
both our own communities and the rest of the world.
Appropriately, in relation to the 'Free First Aid Pack' Community
Service Announcement, Epilepsy Australia aims to enhance the quality of
life of people who have seizures and to increase community awareness of
seizure disorders.
Services
provided by Epilepsy Australia member associations include:
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current information about epilepsy, its treatment and management
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counselling and personal support
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community and corporate education
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advocacy and referral services
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membership benefits
Epilepsy
Australia represents close to 400,000 Australians living with epilepsy.
Epilepsy
Australia member associations include:
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Epilepsy Queensland;
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Epilepsy Association of the ACT;
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Epilepsy Australia in New South Wales;
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Epilepsy Association of South Australia and Northern Territory;
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Epilepsy Association of Tasmania,
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Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria,
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Epilepsy Association of Western Australia
Did
you know?
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Epilepsy is the world's most common brain disorder.
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According to the World Health Organisation, it is doubtful there is
any other medical condition so universally neglected, due to
a combination of social stigma, low profile, and lack of
resources.
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It is important for us to increase the community's awareness of
epilepsy and to hopefully dispel some of the fears and misconceptions
that surround it.
Phone
1300 852 853 today for
your free first aid pack!
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