The foundation was formed in 1964 by a group of concerned parents to provide support and information to all Victorians affected by epilepsy.
[2] Initially called the Victorian Bureau for Epilepsy, one of the priorities was accommodation following the closure in 1963 of what was known as the Talbot Colony for Epileptics.
[2] The charity develops policies regarding epilepsy in schools, engages in advocacy and provides funding for academic/clinical research.
The program aims to reduce the chronic health impacts experienced by Australians of all ages living with epilepsy.
The Epilepsy Foundation is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Support provider.