Introducing our new Learning Centre! 

We are pleased to introduce our brand-new Learning Centre. This is your one-stop shop for our on demand education resources as well as our in person and virtual events. 

Research awards now open

The ASA Research Committee is pleased to announce the opening of the following Awards: 

• Helen Bearpark Scholarship
  This scholarship is to facilitate international travel and exchange in order to develop skills in sleep research or clinical sleep medicine. 
• Nick Antic Career Development Award 
  This award is intended to assist an ASA member to develop experience or knowledge to support their development as a leader in the field of sleep. 
• Fisher & Paykel Sleep Research Travel Award 
  This award will support an early or mid-career researcher for travel and accommodation costs that will further that researcher's field of study, or showcase the researcher's sleep research to a scientific audience.

Announcing new NEST mentor award

• NEST Mentor Award
  This award recognises and honors an exceptional mentor in the fields of sleep health and sleep science.

Applications for all awards must be submitted online via the ASA website by Friday 1st July 2022. 

The successful applicants will be announced at the annual scientific conference - Sleep DownUnder 2022 in Brisbane 7-11 November. 

Welcome to new staff 

We are excited to introduce you to Faiz Shariff, who will be stepping in for Asha Mohabir as the Sponsorship and Events Manager while she is on maternity leave. Faiz is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of solid experience of overseeing highly successful and revenue-generating events, conferences, trade shows, training and educational programs and product launches in Australia and international markets.

Building and growing a thriving private practice weekend

Don't miss this excellent opportunity on developing a thriving private practice!

The ASA and The Private Practice have come together to create an intensive weekend of learning experiences for ASA members in private clinical practice at Sydney’s Coogee Beach. 

Register now to take advantage of our special $660 ASA member offer. Places are strictly limited.

It’s relevant to members in private practice from any discipline, and will cover a range of topics related to building a successful practice, managing finances, and planning for the future. An extra day is allocated on Friday for Advanced Trainees to focus on the transition to private practice, joining with more experienced clinicians for the weekend sessions. 

• Transition to Practice: 17-19 June 2022 for recent trainees, recent fellows, and consultants 
• Practice Growth Strategies: 18-19 June 2022 for established clinicians in private practice 

What's on next?

Climbing the sleep ladder: How to become a future leader in research

The Network of Early Career Sleep Researchers in Training (NEST) is inviting you their first webinar. It's open to any early career researchers or clinicians (e.g., PhD students, physicians, psychologists, nurses, scientists, researchers in training) who are interested in getting tips and advice on how to get ahead in their research career.
When: Monday, 16 May 2022 - 1:00 PM AEST

Sleep in Aotearoa 2022
The NZ Branch of the ASA are very pleased to announce registrations are now open for the  Sleep in Aotearoa 2022 annual scientific meeting.

When: 12 May - 13 May 2022
Where: online 

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 

Women in health eligible for leadership development scholarships

Women in health are now able to apply for a partial leadership development scholarship from Women & Leadership Australia. 

Scholarships will support participation in one of four courses designed for women in non-leadership roles through to senior leaders. Apply by Friday 10 June or find out more

TSANZ Non-Invasive Ventilation Workshop

Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) are hosting a Non-Invasive Ventilation Workshop, on 14-15 May.

This hybrid NIV workshop offers a combination of didactic and discussion-based teaching at the basic-intermediate level. The course is particularly useful for Respiratory and Sleep Medicine trainees, however is open to all respiratory nurses, medical, and allied health members interested in respiratory failure and non-invasive ventilation.

Dates:
14th May (online workshop only)
15th May (face-to-face workshop only)
Location: Online via Zoom or Liverpool Hospital
Full details