"The mission of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) is to lead and promote sleep health & sleep science across Australia and New Zealand and to advance the professional interests of its members." |
The ASA is the peak scientific body in Australia & New Zealand representing clinicians, scientists and researchers in the broad area of Sleep. A company limited by guarantee, ASA is run by a Board of Directors, consisting of elected members of the Association.
Important functions of ASA include:
- Drawing up of clinical standards & guidelines
- Overseeing training in the area of clinical sleep medicine
- Provision of quality assurance through credentialing of sleep laboratories
- Organisation of an Annual Scientific Meeting, where the latest practice and research is showcased.
Special Interest Groups: Six SIGs now operate within the ASA:
Chronobiology, Dental Orofacial, Insomnia & Sleep Health, Neurology, Paediatric and Respiratory
Members Only section of the Website provides more detailed clinical information as well as a Directory of Members.
Membership is available to anyone with an interest in sleep medicine or sleep research - further details on categories of membership can be found at membership. Membership rates are very reasonable and reduced rates are available for students.
General Information sheets are available on topics including:
- ASA/Pfizer Health Report - Healthy Sleep [PDF]
- CPAP [PDF] treatment for Sleep Apnoea
- Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome [PDF] - when your sleep pattern are out of line
- Insomnia [PDF] & basic healthy sleep requirements
- Drowsy Driving [PDF] - recognise the signs & how to avoid this dangerous condition
- Narcolepsy [PDF] - recognition, causes & therapies
- Restless Legs & PLMS [PDF] - recognition, causes & therapies
- Sleep and Ageing [PDF] - changing sleep needs - what is OK, what's not
- Sleep Apnea [PDF] - Symptoms, causes & treatments
- Sleep Study [PDF] - What to expect if your GP sends you for a Sleep Study
- Snoring [PDF] - Is it dangerous, causes & therapies
Services available from ASA Members can be found at Sleep Services
For further information contact the Executive Officer, at the address below, or via e-mail: admin@sleep.org.au
Thank you for your interest - we hope to hear from you soon
Craig Hukins
President
Australasian Sleep Association
