166,000 Australians face 2.5-year epilepsy clinic waits
A Senate inquiry into Australia's epilepsy care is set to report on 17 September 2026, with new data showing South Australian adults wait an average 2.5 years for a specialist clinic appointment. The condition affects 166,000 Australians yet trails migraine, stroke and dementia in funding and awareness, contributing to 322 deaths in 2023. Health system leaders will watch whether the findings translate into faster diagnosis pathways, specialist workforce expansion and research funding.
Source: illawarramercury.com.au · irrigator.com.au