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Concern over US melatonin poisonings in children
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recently issued an advisory warning about the use of melatonin in unregulated sleep supplements, particularly in relation to children and adolescents.
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RACGP newsGP promotes the ASA Commonwealth Grant
The RACGP recently published a newsGP article informing its members of the Australasian Sleep Association Commonwealth grant activities, and GP resources developed by the National Centre for Sleep Health Services Research CRE.
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Congratulations Professor Shantha Rajaratnam
The ASA wish to congratulate Prof Shantha Rajaratnam who has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fields of sleep and circadian medicine. Full details
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Victorian State ASA meeting - 1 December 2022
Join your Victorian colleagues for a collegial gathering to finish off 2022 at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Parkville.
Our colleague Prof Shantha Rajaratnam has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fields of sleep and circadian medicine, ranging from groundbreaking discovery research in melatonin and light, to clinical, community and workplace applications.
Shantha will present the keynote address: " Melatonin and melatonin agonists for circadian rhythm sleep wake disorders". Full details of Shantha's impressive achievement can be found here
Followed by The Great Victorian Debate: "Computers are smarter than doctors".
When: 1 Decmber 2022, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM AEDT
Where: Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
30 Royal Parade Parkville, Victoria
Proudly sponsored by
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An opportunity for CBT-I Workshop attendees to continue the CBT-I journey!
The Australasian Sleep Association Behavioural Management of Sleep Disorders education subcommittee are hosting four online professional development sessions for people attending the CBT-I workshops in Brisbane and Melbourne this November!
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NEST Social Event: Drinks at The Charming Squire
Network of early career sleep researchers in training (NEST) would like to invite all students and Early career researchers to come to the Charming Squire (1 min walk from the Brisbane Convention Centre) on 8th Nov at 8:00PM to meet others prior to conference.
The Charming Squire
3/133 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
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The future-ready private sleep practice short course
This masterclass in patient engagement and emerging business models is a Sleep DownUnder short course, held in person at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
When: Tuesday 8 November 2022, starts 9am AEST
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Glenelg St, South Brisbane
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The ultimate paediatric year in review short course
Held in conjunction with Sleep DownUnder, this short course provides the ultimate paediatric year in review. The course covers core paediatric sleep medicine topics and will include latest updates in these areas as well as refreshing background knowledge. This course is an ideal way to update your paediatric sleep skills and is suitable for those working in the field as well as those who wish to learn more about specific areas of paediatric sleep medicine.
Paediatricians, sleep medicine clinicians, sleep scientists and technicians, clinical nurses, fellows, junior doctors and students involved in the management of paediatric sleep will all get something out of the presentations on offer. Sessions will be presented by experts in this field, with speakers from both local and overseas.
Join the course in person at Queensland Children’s Hospital or online via Zoom. You will need to register via this page and not with your Sleep DownUnder registration.
This short course is free for those attending in person. There's a registration fee for those attending virtually.
When: Sunday 6 November 2022, starts 8am AEST
Where: Queensland Children's Hospital
501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane
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Fundamentals of sleep medicine short course
This course is an ideal way to update your knowledge and skills in the broad field of sleep medicine. It will be of interest to those who are already working in the field and those who are just starting out. Many of us work in one particular area of sleep medicine, and this is an opportunity to broaden your expertise and knowledge.
When: Tuesday 8 November 2022, starts 8am AEST
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Glenelg St, South Brisbane
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Introduction to dental sleep medicine short course
This two-day course is an introduction to dental sleep medicine, designed especially for dentists getting started on their sleep journey. It covers the fundamentals of sleep, and includes in-depth sessions on dental sleep medicine theory and practice.
When: Tuesday 8 - 9 November 2022, starts 8am AEST
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Glenelg St, South Brisbane
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Using motivational interviewing techniques to improve CPAP adherence and facilitate behaviour change short course
Are you wanting strategies to increase patient acceptance and adherence to CPAP therapy? Would you like to improve your engagement with patients to support them to make positive behaviour changes to improve their sleep health? This Sleep DownUnder short course is for you!
When: Tuesday 8 November 2022, starts 8am AEST
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Glenelg St, South Brisbane
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Nasendoscopy and sleep-oriented upper airways assessment short course
This course is perfect for those wanting to perform a thorough upper airways assessment and learn more about nasendoscopy techniques in management of patients with OSA.
When: Tuesday 8 November 2022, starts 8:30am AEST
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Glenelg St, South Brisbane
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Sleep DownUnder 2022
Join us in person or virtually for the 33rd annual scientific meeting of Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) & Australian and New Zealand Sleep Science Association (ANZSSA)
When: 8 - 11 November 2022
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Glenelg St, South Brisbane
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia workshop - Brisbane
For the first time, Australian health professionals have an opportunity to spend two days with the world-leading experts in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Michael Perlis and Donn Posner.
When: 12 - 13 November 2022
Where: Karstens Brisbane
Level 24, 215 Adelaide St, Brisbane
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia workshop - Melbourne
For the first time, Australian health professionals have an opportunity to spend two days with the world-leading experts in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Michael Perlis and Donn Posner.
When: 15 - 16 November 2022
Where: Karstens Melbourne
123 King St, Melbourne
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