Each year Calliope State School raises awareness with the community and the students around Epilepsy. Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide or approximately 1 in 100 people.

Some Current facts and figures about Epilepsy for 2021 are:

• Epilepsy is a tendency to have recurring seizures.
• There are many different seizure types and seizure syndromes.
• Epilepsy is not just one condition; there are many forms of epilepsy.
• Epilepsy can affect anyone- any age, any background, any level of intelligence.
• Around 3-4% of people will develop epilepsy at some stage in their life.
• Approx. 200,000 children and adults in Queensland will acquire epilepsy during their lifetime.

For more information about Epilepsy or how you can help raise awareness, please visit www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au