In this issue

Applications closing soon - Rob Pierce Grant in Aid

Expressions of interest: ASA/NATA Sleep Disorders Service Accreditation Advisory Committee

Submit Your World Sleep Day Activity by April 30

Mentor program

Physician CPD and wellbeing retreat

Upcoming events

Applications closing soon - Rob Pierce Grant in Aid 

Submissions for the Rob Pierce Grant in Aid close Friday 26 April.

The aim of this award is to facilitate a project in the field of sleep research for a new investigator (up to five years post-doctorate) who is a member of ASA or ANZSSA. Applicants should be training in sleep research or a clinical sleep discipline.

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Expressions of interest: ASA/NATA Sleep Disorders Service Accreditation Advisory Committee 

ASA/NATA sleep disorders service accreditation advisory committee vacancies:

• Sleep physician 

The Sleep Disorders Services Accreditation Advisory Committee (SDSAAC) provides technical advice together with administrative support for the ASA/NATA accreditation program.

The SDSAAC is chaired by an ASA Member and includes representatives from the following:

• Physician representatives
• Paediatric Physician representative
• Sleep Scientist representatives

NATA provides the secretariat for the Committee and is responsible for the delivery and operational aspects of the accreditation program.

Expressions of interest detailing the candidate’s experience, including addressing the requirements/attributes detailed above and a full CV, should be forwarded to:

Ms Marcia Balzer
CEO, Australasian Sleep Association
[email protected]

The SDSAAC are seeking expressions of interest from sleep physicians. The closing date for expressions of interest is Tuesday 30 April 2024. 

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Submit Your World Sleep Day Activity by April 30 

Thank you to all of the sleep health advocates around the world who helped make World Sleep Day 2024 a success! 

This year saw a record number of participants with over 500 individuals from 78 countries taking part in World Sleep Day activities. 

To have your activity archived with the official World Sleep Day 2024 campaign, submit your activity information by April 30.

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Mentor program 

The 2024 round of the ASA mentorship program is now open. 

The 2024 program is expected to run for 6 months, and mentees/mentors will decide on the frequency and timing of their meetings. Mentees and mentors may have an opportunity to meet face to face at Sleep DownUnder 2024 towards the end of the program.

The aims of the program:

• Provide an avenue for emerging sleep researchers, clinicians and scientists to establish formal mentorship relationships with experts in the field
• Be inclusive of all aspects of sleep research, sleep health and sleep medicine
• Provide targeted assistance for advancing the careers of emerging sleep professionals
• Increase collegiality across the field 

Applications for mentees and mentors close on Friday 3 May.
 


Please note you will need to be logged in to the ASA website to access the portal.

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Physician CPD and wellbeing retreat 

A weekend escape of self-care & reflection for personal and professional growth. 
Understand the CPD requirements & how to record activities into the RACP CPD home site. Complete your mandatory annual conversation and professional development plan, & a self-care audit in expertly facilitated group sessions. 

2024 Dates
31 May - 2 June - Only 1 Day pass still available
16 - 18 August 
8 - 10 November

Venue: Sage Manor, Bowral, NSW
Hosts: Dr Susannah Ward & Dr Sarah Dalton

Full details

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Upcoming events 

Victoria State Meeting 2024
Registrations are open for the next Victoria state meeting to be held 1:30pm-6pm on Friday 10 May. Block out the afternoon now to catch up with your local colleagues, and hear the latest from young researchers and a keynote speaker, Associate Professor Morag Young from the Baker Institute.

When: May 10, 2024
Where: Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne, 649 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 (Pavillion)
Cost: Free to members and $55 for non members, registration is required

SA State Meeting 2024
We are pleased to open bookings for the next South Australian state meeting, which will be held on Tuesday 28 May 2024, 6pm at Ayers House 288 North Terrace, Adelaide.

When: May 28, 2024
Where:  Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost: Free to members and $55 for non-members, and registration is required.

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