Sleep Downunder 2025
Access these Sleep Downunder Conference recordings for crucial insights directly applicable to busy Australian general practice. View presentations detailing a **new model of care** where nurse-delivered brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) was found feasible and acceptable in primary care, positively affecting both sleep and depression symptoms in men. GPs shared that patients referred to the program used to be seen frequently but saw them "quite a lot" less afterward due to the positive impact.
Additionally, explore the effectiveness of **digital CBTI (Bedtime Window)**, successfully implemented across Australian general practice. Trial data demonstrates digital CBTI improves insomnia regardless of baseline sleeping pill use and shows evidence of **deprescribing hypnotics**. Gain practical knowledge on improving screening, overcoming barriers to CBTI access, and utilizing tools like **Sleep Spotlight** within your workflow. These models offer essential support for managing chronic insomnia and comorbidities in your diverse patient population.
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Illuminating shift work Innovative strategies for sleep, nutrition, and team performance in 247 operations Assoc Prof Grace Vincent, Prof Charli Sargent, Dr Charlotte Gupta, Prof Greg Roach
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The Who, What, When and Why of oral appliances for OSA management Dr John Viviano, Dr David Cunnington, Prof Sutapa Mukherjee
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When are oral appliances preferred over CPAP and other treatments Dr David Cunnington
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What do weight loss medications mean for OSA surgery Dr Leon Kitipornchai
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Why the Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine is important for the future of the profession Prof Sutapa Mukherjee
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The impact of sleep on balance, falls and frailty Investigating novel risk factors in ageing populations Panel Discussion
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What we know about oral appliance selection vs outcome Dr John Viviano
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The impact of sleep on balance, falls and frailty Investigating novel risk factors in ageing populations Assoc Prof Kimberley van Schooten, Dr Kelly Sansom, AProf Andrew Vakulin, Prof Sanjay Patel
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Sleep in the menopausal transition patient and clinician perspectives Dr Bianca Cannon
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To continue sleep or wake up EEG spectral determinants of sleep instability in insomnia Dr Rick Wassing
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Sleep and brain development in early childhood - what do we know and what more could we know Associate Professor Sally Staton, Kartik Iyer, Ms Emily Westwood, Assoc Prof Jasneek Chawla
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Snores and scales tackling obesity and OSA Prof Danny Eckert, Assoc Prof Samantha Hocking, Prof Matthew Naughton, Prof Sanjay Patel
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The interplay between sleep, balance, and fall risk insights from daily-living activity monitoring Assoc Prof Kimberley van Schooten
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Sleep wake instability Arousal systems and clinical perspectives Panel Discussion
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The developmental significance of sleep transitions in early childhood Associate Professor Sally Staton
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Sleep-wake dissociations – manifestations and clinical management Dr Tony Fernando
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Surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea … what do we know in 2025 Prof Stuart MacKay
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Neuroscience of memory consolidation during sleep in health and disease Prof Yuval Nir
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Insomnia management in the context of comorbid conditions Assoc Prof Nicole Lovato, Dr Chelsea Reynolds, Dr Cele Richardson, Dr Sara Winter
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Sleep in the aging population sleep clinician impressions and future directions Prof Sanjay Patel
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Sensory processing in sleep and systems mediating sensory-evoked awakenings Prof Yuval Nir
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REM Intruder Sleep-wake instability in narcolepsy Dr Sheila Sivam
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Poor sleep and clinical sleep disorders as potentially preventable risk factors for falls Dr Kelly Sansom
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Management of insomnia and circadian rhythm disturbance Assoc Prof Nicole Lovato