Epilepsy ACT Publications

Developed for Epilepsy ACT by Gordon Coleman with illustrations by Kargun Fogarty (Mooj) this resources, enhanced by symbolic Aboriginal art presents a descriptive information about epileptic seizures and first aid.

This publications is available in hardcopy for $2 (+$3 postage). To purchase please contact us.

Developed by Epilepsy ACT for Epilepsy Australia, this information and resource kit has been specifically designed for Aboriginal people diagnosed with epilepsy, their families and community, to assist them with basic information about epilepsy and where to find further information and assistance to help them manage their condition.

This kit it also designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and other health workers working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a range of health settings.

This publications is available in hardcopy for $20 (+$7.20 postage). To purchase please contact us.

Written with a fun rhyming manner this book tells the story of a young boy who is diagnosed with clonic-tonic seizures. The boy learns the importance of rest and taking his medication in order to continue to play with his friends.

With fun rhyming language and colourful illustrations we learn about Jess, a young fish that lives at the bottom of the ocean. The story follows Jess as she learns about her complex-partial seizures.

With rhyming text we learn about Kelly and Malcolm’s adventures living on the moon. Kelly has absence seizures so her and Malcolm visit visit earth to see Doctor Joon. Doctor Joon explains that Kelly has epilepsy but it won’t stop her playing with Malcolm and her friends.