Make March Purple is an annual initiative which takes place throughout the month of March. Participants can choose to take on a purple activity to generate awareness and raise funds for the 270,000 people facing the challenges of epilepsy in Australia.

Make March Purple is a collaboration between six epilepsy organisations. These include Epilepsy ACT, Epilepsy Action Australia, the Epilepsy Centre, 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! We've put together a list of tips and tricks for taking your fundraising efforts to new heights. These can be found on the ‘Fundraising Tips’ page.

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

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

There are a range of exciting incentive prizes up for grabs for participants who complete a Purple Challenge. Visit the ‘Prizes’ page for more information about the prizes available.

Prizes can be won by completing a Purple Challenge during March and raising over a set amount. More information is available via the ‘Prizes’ page. Note: Prizes are not included with the DIY Challenge.

There is a new range Purple Hero merchandise which can be purchased via epilepsy organisation stores. Please visit the ‘Shop’ page and select the organization you are supporting to view the range of merchandise on offer.

When posting Make March Purple 2025 content to social media, you can use the hashtags #MakeMarchPurple #PurpleHeroes #PurplePower

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