Epilepsy Action Australia and Australian Women with Epilepsy are inviting women across the country to take part in a powerful one-day forum designed to uplift, inform and support women living with epilepsy.
Taking place on Saturday 7 March 2026, this unique event will be livestreamed nationally bringing together leading medical specialists and women with lived experience to explore the issues that matter most to women navigating epilepsy.
The forum will feature expert presentations on genetics, cognition, anxiety and mood, pregnancy, post-partum considerations, and addressing the hard questions teens often ask including lifestyle choices, partying, alcohol, relationships, contraception, and how
to talk to others about their epilepsy. Attendees will also hear directly from women on a lived-experience panel who will share their personal journeys, challenges and insights.
“Women living with epilepsy face unique considerations throughout life from puberty and pregnancy to parenting and menopause. This forum provides evidence-based information and practical strategies to help women feel informed, empowered and confident,” said Carol Ireland CEO Epilepsy Action Australia.
“Women with epilepsy face unique challenges due to the interplay between their hormones, antiseizure medications and epilepsy impacting menstrual cycles, early menopause, pregnancy and childbirth as well as bone health. AWE is dedicated to connecting every woman living with epilepsy within Australia, facilitating vital online and face to face peer support groups and networks,” explained Danielle Heaven
Founding Director Australian Women with Epilepsy.
The meeting virtually allows women anywhere in Australia to participate and learn from the comfort of home.
Epilepsy Action Australia is encouraging your readers to register early, with limited online places available.
More information go to www.epilepsy.org.au. EmpowerHer Tickets: EmpowerHER Epilepsy Forum 2026
https://events.humanitix.com/empowerher-epilepsy-forum-2026
