Reason: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting the brain. It affects adults, children more than half have a secondary illness or disability. Most adults can’t drive, work or even function and need multiple medications, therapy and neurological appointment. This is the same for children. Currently, epilepsy is not classed as a disability. The government needs to change this as many need more assistance and more education. NDIS covers only the tools for epilepsy sufferers. For example cameras to watch the person in a room and watches. Nothing else is covered under NDIS as it is not classed as a disability, it’s only classed as a neurological disorder.Epilepsy should be classed as a disability when it affects the brain mentally, physically and emotionally. Seizures due to epilepsy can lead to death, including children and includes sleep seizures. Adults can lose their jobs and are unable to work Epilepsy sufferers who have a secondary disability are covered for the second disability but not epilepsy on its own. This has significant cost implications due to the significant fees associated with medications, neurologist appointments, therapists and operations.