New strategy sets course for next two years 

The ASA's new organisational strategy sets the direction for the next two years, with rebuilding community, a new grant program and building member benefits as priorities.

Time to renew

It’s been a busy year for the ASA community and we thank you for your contribution. Your membership subscription will expire on 30 June. If you are enrolled in our auto-renewal program, sit back and relax – you’re all taken care of.

If you’re not in our auto-renewal program you can renew 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. 

Want to save time next year? Sign up to auto-renew! Simply set it up when you renew this year and you will be billed automatically next year – we’ll let you know exactly when. You can update your details in your profile.

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

Research awards

The following awards are currently open: 

• Helen Bearpark Scholarship
  This scholarship is to facilitate international travel and exchange in order to develop skills in sleep research or clinical sleep medicine. 
• Nick Antic Career Development Award 
  This award is intended to assist an ASA member to develop experience or knowledge to support their development as a leader in the field of sleep. 
• Fisher & Paykel Sleep Research Travel Award 
  This award will support an early or mid-career researcher for travel and accommodation costs that will further that researcher's field of study, or showcase the researcher's sleep research to a scientific audience.

Applications must be submitted online via the ASA website by Friday 1st July 2022. 

The successful applicants will be announced at the annual scientific conference - Sleep DownUnder 2022 in Brisbane 7-11 November. 

NEST mentor award

The Network for Early career Sleep researchers in Training (NEST) have established a new award that recognises and honours an exceptional mentor in the fields of sleep health and sleep science. Nominations close Friday 01 July 2022.

What’s on next?

Victoria state meeting

Hear from sensational speakers, Emma Sciberras and Moira Junge as they share their research and clinical insights on the important topic of sleep and mental health at this hybrid event. 

There  will also be a presentation on the highlights from the recent 2022 American Thoracic Society (ATS) meeting. This meeting is free for ASA members and non-members, but registration is required.

When: 16 June, networking from 5:30 pm AEST

Where: Monash University Clayton Campus or online

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Cases in dental sleep medicine

This webinar will present a range of cases and walk-through the process: from the very first visit with the patient, through to troubleshooting more difficult cases. This will help practitioners who are first starting to see these patients, and more experienced practitioners who may face similar issues will also find this to be of interest.

When: 17 June 2022 6:00 PM AEST 

Bench-side to bedside: translational science success stories from respiratory and sleep physicians

This webinar is aimed to inspire and disseminate understanding the importance of translational research in respiratory and sleep clinical practice. Translational science is the step away from treatment reaching to patients. In this webinar speakers will demonstrate their own translational examples in practice where bench-side has come to the rescue in critical bed-side patients. It will also act as ground for inspiration to young physicians (or ECRs) who feel they are confined to one side of the coin, and think it is hard to trek the course of both practice and research. On the contrary, speakers will showcase having conquered both sides of the coin. 

When: 14 July 2022 4:00 PM AEST

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Building and growing a thriving private practice

One week left to register, hurry places are strictly limited! 

This course has been tailored for trainees, recent fellows and consultants preparing for transition to private practice and laying strong financial foundations. It will also deliver thought leadership for clinicians already established in private practice seeking business efficiencies, strategies for growth and optimal lifestyle planning. 

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 

World Sleep Academy

World Sleep Society are thrilled to announce the launch of World Sleep Academy, providing accessible, high-quality training in sleep medicine worldwide. Enrollment is now open with the first course starting online September 1. 

Scholarships for women in the Health Sector

Advance your career with a healthcare sector women's leadership scholarship. Partial scholarships of $1000-$5,000 are available. Applications close Friday 24 June 2022.

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