Inquiry into Epilepsy
Parliamentary Friends of Epilepsy

Deadline for Public Submissions 2 October 2009 (Revised)

Information on making a submission

An Inquiry into Epilepsy is being held by The Parliamentary Friends of Epilepsy.  The aim is to gain a better understanding of epilepsy and its impact on the Australian community.

There are five Terms of Reference for the Inquiry:

• What is known about the incidence, prevalence, mortality and morbidity of epilepsy in Australia;
• Gaps in our understanding regarding the incidence, prevalence, mortality and morbidity of epilepsy in Australia;
• The barriers to social and economic participation for people living with epilepsy, including education, employment and transport;
• The adequacy of current models of medical care; and
• Practical measures which will better support people living with epilepsy.

Submissions are invited from people living with epilepsy, their families and carers, and people or organisations that are supporting, providing services, or interested in improving the lives of people living with epilepsy.

Your personal experiences and suggestions for improvements in the health, disability or social services systems will help the Inquiry to understand what it is really like to live with epilepsy and the practical services needed to ensure that people living with epilepsy have equal opportunities to participate in community life and the support they need.

The Parliamentary Friends of Epilepsy is a group formed by the Joint Epilepsy Council of Australia (JECA) within the federal parliament.

More information and assistance

If you need help with your submission, please call Epilepsy Queensland on 07 3435 5000 or Epilepsy Australia on 02 9674 9966, or go to www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au

Where to send your submission
By post:
Inquiry by Parliamentary Friends of Epilepsy
Jill Hall MP
Federal Member for Shortland
PO Box 499
Belmont  NSW  2280

Or by email:
mark.raper@aph.gov.au

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