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Epilepsy Association of NZ

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Name
Epilepsy Association of NZ
Category
Formal groups & organisations
Address
6 Vialou Street
Hamilton Central
Hamilton 3204
Postal Address
PO Box 1074
Hamilton 3240
Regions
Waikato, Northland, Waitemata, Auckland, Counties Manukau, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, MidCentral, Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Southern (Otago), Southern (Southland)
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What is Epilepsy? What is Epilepsy? What is Epilepsy?
Special Features
Special Features
Where Are We?
Epilepsy New Zealand comprises 11 Offices covering New Zealand, supported by a National Support Centre in Hamilton. Click here to see all our Branches.

What Do We Do?
Educational services for professionals who work with people with epilepsy such as ambulance service staff, police, nurses and teachers
Community awareness through speaking engagements in community groups including service clubs, workplaces, school and recreational clubs
A national epilepsy helpline 0800 3745 37
Information and support services, both face-to-face and over the phone
Educational programmes to increase the understanding of a person with epilepsy, their family and friends
Local branches offering various types of support and social groups
Seizure management planning that provides strategies to help the person with epilepsy gain control of their seizures and build confidence
Regular publications of information through newsletters, brochures, information sheets and our website www.epilepsy.org.nz

How Do We Do It?
Our professionally trained Epilepsy Information and Support Specialists provide support and information on epilepsy. This can be to the individual, their family / whanau, schools, and places of employment, other health agencies or professionals.

Our History
Established in 1956 Epilepsy New Zealand has grown from one branch to 12. The first ‘Epilepsy Week’ was held in 1971 and in 1977 the Association launched its emphasis on field-work. Epilepsy New Zealand continues to develop it services to meet the demands of its clients and members. As a result, individuals, friends and family can feel more confident that they will not be disadvantaged by epilepsy.

Contact Us
All services provided by Epilepsy New Zealand and its Educators may be accessed via our toll free number 0800 37 45 37. You can gain direct access to your local office and Epilepsy Educator via this number when rung from a landline.

Updated: 24 Aug 2021