Sleep DownUnder 2022 call for abstracts 

Got a great idea for a symposium, plenary or short course? We want to hear it! Put forward your submission by 8 April 2022 to ensure you don't miss out. 

Rob pierce grant in aid

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

This Grant commemorates Professor Rob Pierce who was tragically killed whilst defending his home in St Andrews, Victoria during the Black Saturday bushfire in February 2009.

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. 

Ventilator Data in Clinical Practice Survey

Austin Health are inviting you to take part in their project, Ventilator Data in Clinical Practice by completing a web-based survey. The aim of the project is to learn about the use of Ventilator Data (downloads).  It is hoped that it will help them to understand the use of tele-monitoring and clinical decision-making in the care of ventilated individuals. They hope around 200 participants will take part.  Full details

What's on next?

Sydney 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: 31 March 2022, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM AEDT
Where: Rooftop, Old Clare Hotel, 1 Kensington Street, Chippendale NSW

Melbourne 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: 1 April 2022, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM AEDT
Where: Hazel Restaurant, 164 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC

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

Why do a year of sleep medicine training?
Sleep medicine training is often not offered until the final year of advanced training. It can be hard to know if sleep training will be worthwhile, what it involves and the role sleep medicine may play in your future career. When: 6 April 2022, 6:30pm AEST 

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 

Plan Your World Sleep Day Activity

Join the World Sleep Society on World Sleep Day, March 18 to raise awareness of sleep health worldwide. The theme of this year's World Sleep Day is Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy Future.