Are you ready for Sleep DownUnder? 

Sleep DownUnder is just 5 days away and we are excited to welcome you to what is sure to be an insightful and vibrant conference.

Whatever your interest, we have you covered.

Seeking respiratory and sleep clinicians for motor neurone disease research interviews

Dr. Marnie Graco, Dr. Kate Carey and Professor David Berlowitz from the Institute for Breathing and Sleep and The University of Melbourne are conducting research to map the models of non-invasive ventilation and respiratory care for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

If you are a Respiratory or Sleep Clinician who provides NIV for people living with MND, we would like to invite you to contribute to this research. Click here for full details 

World Sleep Society election results 

2023 World Sleep Society Election Results

Governing Council Officers 
President-Elect
Thomas Penzel (Germany) 
Secretary
Lourdes DelRosso (United States) 
Treasurer
Maree Barnes (Australia)
 
Governing Council Members at Large 
Africa
Morenikeji Komolafe (Nigeria) 
Asia or Australia
Amy Reynolds (Australia) 
Europe
Karen Spruyt (France) 
North America
Ofer Jacobowitz (United States) 
Central or South America
Edilson Zancanella (Brazil)
 
Societies' Council Delegates 
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Australasian Sleep Association (ASA)
European Sleep Research Society (ESRS)
International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA)
Sleep Research Society (SRS)

Philips update on defect correction 

The latest clinical bulletin updates clinicians on recent developments in relation to the Philips defect correction process. Read the bulletin

New medication charts from the national Asthma Council  

Asthma & COPD Medications chart 
The Asthma & COPD Medications chart is an essential education resource for health professionals to help with identification and explanation of different treatments.  The updated version includes the latest inhalers available in Australia and specifies the PBS reimbursement status of each medication as at August 2023. 

Selecting and Adjusting Medication for Adults and Adolescents chart 
The Selecting and Adjusting Medication for Adults and Adolescents chart is an essential education resource for health professionals. It is a visual reference to medications for each level of the popular Selecting and Adjusting Medication for Adults and Adolescents diagram in the Australian Asthma Handbook.

The charts can be downloaded here

Health professionals can order free hardcopies (A2 size) by contacting us at [email protected].