Make March Purple is an annual initiative that takes place throughout March. Participants can choose to take on a purple activity to generate awareness and raise funds for the 270,000 Australians whose lives are mucked up by epilepsy.

Make March Purple is a collaboration between four epilepsy organisations. These include Epilepsy ACT, the Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsy Queensland and Epilepsy Tasmania.

You can register and create a fundraising page by clicking the ‘Register’ button at the top of the website and filling in your details.

Fundraising can be a daunting task, but remember that you have the power to make a real difference! View our Fundraising Tips page for some ways to get started.

All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia.

You can access and download helpful resources, including posters, social media tiles, and more, by visiting the Resources page.

There is a new range of purple merchandise available for purchase through epilepsy organisation stores. Please visit the Shop page and select the organisation you are supporting to view the range of merchandise on offer.

When posting Make March Purple 2026 content to social media, you can use the hashtags: #MakeMarchPurple #MuckUpForEpilepsy #PurpleForEpilepsy

If you have questions about Make March Purple or need assistance with your fundraising, please contact MMP@makemarchpurple.org.au