Newsletters

The ASA Newsletter is a quarterly publication, being printed in March, June, September and December.

Articles of interest are always welcome from members.

Article submissions should be in MS Word format. You can email to admin@sleep.org.au at least two weeks prior to publication.

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Latest News

  • Ensure children sleep: ban mobiles, say teachers

    13th May 13

    Teachers are warning parents to ensure their children get enough sleep to do well at school, as experts fear late-night use of mobiles and computers are interfering with results.

    Following a study suggesting Australian year 4 students were the fifth most sleep-deprived of the 50 countries examined, the Australian Education Union is calling on parents to be more vigilant in ensuring kids do not miss out on much-needed rest.

     

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  • Female snoring is on the rise, with many sufferers seeking help

    30th Apr 13

    MELBOURNE sleep clinics have reported a surge in the number of women seeking help with snoring. Growing waistlines have been cited as a reason for the phenomenon, which is also linked to sleep apnoea.

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  • Are you a member of the 'sleep elite'?

    17th Apr 13

    THERE is a small number of Australians who can function on a tiny amount of sleep.

    Margaret Thatcher accomplished many things as one of the UK’s longest-serving - and most divisive - prime ministers. But one of her universally appreciated qualities was her ability  to get by in the top job on only four hours sleep each day, which researchers describe as a rare attribute.


     

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