Philips Sleep and Respiratory Care Bulletin 

Philips have released the first in a series of Clinical Bulletins created to help update clinicians on recent developments. Read the bulletin

Welcome to new staff members

We are excited to introduce you to two new members of the ASA team, Clare Mansbridge and Dr Dinukshi Daniels. 

Rob Pierce Grant in Aid

Submissions are now open for the 2022 Rob Pierce Grant in Aid.

The purpose of this annual Grant in Aid is to facilitate a project in the field of sleep research for a new investigator. Applicants should be training in sleep research or a clinical sleep discipline. Applicants must have completed and submitted their PhD thesis or equivalent and be less than 5 years postdoctoral from PhD award date at the time of the application deadline. The grant could be used as seed funding for a project, to collect pilot data or for equipment, and should be completed within 12 months of the Award. 

Applications must be submitted online via the ASA website by Friday 29th April 2022. 

The successful applicant will be announced at the annual scientific conference - Sleep DownUnder 2022 in Brisbane 9-11 November. 

Building and growing a thriving private practice weekend

Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity on developing a thriving private practice!

The ASA and The Private Practice have come together to create an intensive weekend of learning experiences for ASA members in private clinical practice at Sydney’s Coogee Beach. 

Register now to take advantage of our special $660 ASA member offer. Places are strictly limited.

It’s relevant to members in private practice from any discipline, and will cover a range of topics related to building a successful practice, managing finances, and planning for the future. An extra day is allocated on Friday for Advanced Trainees to focus on the transition to private practice, joining with more experienced clinicians for the weekend sessions. 

• Transition to Practice: 17-19 June 2022 for recent trainees, recent fellows, and consultants 
• Practice Growth Strategies: 18-19 June 2022 for established clinicians in private practice 

Sleep DownUnder 2022 

The call for abstracts for Sleep DownUnder 2022 is open. Original abstracts are invited on any aspect of sleep health and sleep science. Both oral and poster presentations are welcome.

All accepted abstracts will be published in a special supplement of the journal SLEEP Advances.

The deadline for submissions is Monday 11 July 2022.

Nurses Education Sub-committee 

The Nurses Education Sub-committee are seeking expressions of interest to join them in promoting sleep and sleep health education for nurses. If you are interested in joining this sub-committee please send your name, email and brief CV to Asha Mohabir. 

What's on next?

Brisbane dinner: Building and Growing a Thriving Sleep Practice

The ASA and The Private Practice are hosting a complimentary evening specifically for ASA members,  where the secrets to practice and lifestyle success now and into the future are explored.

When: 22 April 2022, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM AEST
Where: Donna Chang, shop 3/171 George St, Brisbane City QLD

SA state meeting
The next South Australian state meeting is on 18 May 2022. As well as networking opportunities, delegates will enjoy two sensational speakers and students and early career researchers sharing their research insights.  

When: 18 May 2022, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 

Sleep in Aotearoa 2022
The NZ Branch of the ASA are very pleased to announce registrations are now open for the  Sleep in Aotearoa 2022 annual scientific meeting.

When: 12 May - 13 May 2022
Where: online