Commonwealth Grant program commences

Our three-year Commonwealth grant program is underway. Read the first update from program manager, Dr Alexander Sweetman.

 
 

Distinguished achievement award

This award recognises and honours exceptional achievements in the fields of sleep health and sleep science by ASA members. Nominations are now open for the distinguished achievement award.

 

 
 

Renew now to stay connected

ASA membership comes with exclusive member benefits including discounted registration to Sleep DownUnder - returning as a hybrid event and will be held 8-11 November 2022 in person and online!

 

Stay connected - renew online by logging in to the ASA website with your member details and renew through your profile (read how). Alternatively, call 02 9920 1968 to renew by phone with your credit card. 

 

If you’re experiencing financial hardship, please contact us to discuss the options we have available. 

 


 
 

What’s on next?


Western Australia state meeting

This will be an in person event with opportunities for discussion and networking. You'll hear from speakers sharing their research and clinical insights on aspects of dental sleep medicine.

Presenters

  • Dr Jen Walsh and/or Dr Kath Maddison - hypoglossal nerve stimulation under drug induced sleep endoscopy+/- jaw protrusion
  • Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen and A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam - Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine program
  • Dr Tom Huang - Imaging and Sleep-disordered breathing

When: Thursday 1st September, with networking from 6pm.

Where: Australian Dental Association House, 56 Havelock Street West Perth, WA 

 

Management of less common sleep disorders in general practice: narcolepsy, RLS and REM sleep behaviour

This 90-minute webinar will offer an introduction to the challenges associated with diagnosing and managing less common sleep disorders in general practice and the importance on working collaboratively with specialist services by a GP.   A not to be missed webinar, particularly beneficial for G.P.s and general practice nurses. 

 

Presenters

  • Dr Kerry Hancock - Challenges Managing Less Common Sleep Disorders in Primary Care and the Importance of Collaborative Care 
  • Dr Sheila Sivam - Assessment, Management and Referral Options for Narcolepsy  
  • Professor Brendon Yee - Assessment, Management and Referral Options for Restless Legs Syndrome 
  • Professor Simon Lewis - Assessment, Management and Referral Options for REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder 

When: Tuesday, 27 September, 5:30 PM AEST

 

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Sleep in individuals with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury

Sleep is especially impaired in individuals who have a Traumatic Brain Injury or Spinal Cord Injury. However, sleep disorders in both groups are under-recognized, underdiagnosed, and untreated for a substantial majority of patients. This webinar aims to drive an increase in awareness and improve sleep disorder management in these patient populations. 

 

Presenters

  • Prof Suncica Lah - Sleep in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury 
  • Dr Marnie Graco - Sleep in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

When: Tuesday 4 October, 5:30 PM AEST

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Sleep Health Foundation membership

The Sleep Health Foundation is constantly striving to achieve our mission of improving health in the community via better sleep and promoting sleep to reduce risk of chronic health conditions. Achieving our goals is only made possible by our corporate partners, membership, grants and donations.

Please consider supporting the  Sleep Health Foundation...

 

 
 

International Sleep Disorder Academy congress 2022

The International Sleep Disorder Academy Congress (ISDA2022) brings together academic research, multidisciplinary approaches, experience sharing and innovation. ISDA2022 will bring together ENT specialists, sleep specialists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, oncologists, neurologists, diabetes specialists, endocrinologists, dentists, physicians, academics and researchers. 12 - 15 December Cape Town, South Africa. Full details


  

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