It helps to know you're not alone. We have members throughout Australia who, like you, experience sleep disorders. Why not join us and keep up to date with the latest research, chat together in person and online and find the support you need.
Membership is available to all sufferers, members of their family, medical professionals, and any member of the public who has an interest in the area of sleep disorders.
If you have any trouble using our membership system please email our membership officer Gemma Bryce at membership@sleepoz.org.au
We provide free presentations to the public and specific interest groups.
We represent and advocate for people with sleep disorders and liaise with key stakeholders including pharma, Government, clinicians and researchers.
We participate as consumer and patient advocates/advisors on research projects and clinical trials.
Local get togethers where you can meet others with sleep disorders and get involved with local activities and events.
We provide free information booklets and a range of individual information brochures to sleep clinics, doctors and dental surgeries, chemists and other health care professionals for patients and the public.
We participate in awareness initiatives including World Sleep Day and various individual sleep disorder awareness events, including Sleep Apnea Awareness Day.
We maintain a website that includes a range of factsheets and other information that you can download and share.
Bi-Monthly Member Newsletter.
CPAP Buddy Program. A buddy program where we put new CPAP users in contact with more experienced users, for advice and encouragement during the difficult period of initial treatment.
We provide support and give non-medical advice to people about sleep disorders, including how to get diagnosed and available treatments. We also answer other inquiries and send out information brochures.
FREE second hand PAP machine advertising on our website for all members. Non-members are also welcome to advertise.
We also organise and host the annual Sleep Health & Wellbeing Expo. The Expo is a FREE event held in different cities around Australia starting at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre - 9th October 2021.
Our goal is to spread the message of the importance of having all 4 pillars of health in balance with a particular focus on good sleep health and how to achieve it.
Booktopia Rewards Program
A great way to help us raise funds!
Buy a book via our unique link https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/K1vba and we will be rewarded for your purchase. Please share this link with your family and friends.
Note: you must make your purchase via the link above for SDA to receive the reward
SDA runs an Annual Appeal each year leading up to the end of the financial year. We receive no government funding and rely on membership subscriptions and donations to fund our activities. Please support us and help us reach our goals.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible. You can donate here or by one of the following methods:
Direct Deposit via electronic transfer, or over the counter at any branch of the Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062-240 Acc: 1001 8178
Please use your surname as a reference, and send a message to the treasurer with the date and amount of deposit, and your name and address for the receipt
Send a cheque to SDA PO Box 5278 Algester Qld 4115 with details for your receipt.
Our partnership philosophy is one of mutual benefit, not a handout. Sleep Disorders Australia (SDA) reaches thousands of people every year through our website, social media channels, publications, email/phone communication, sleep disorder and sleep health events including the Sleep Health & Wellbeing Expo and the Sleep Apnea Awareness Day and also at various other public events. In return for your financial sponsorship, your business will benefit by receiving company labeling and recognition with a nationwide reach.
We partner with organisations who share our values and commitment to supporting people with sleep disorders and providing quality information and resources to the Australian public. If you are interested in joining us please email Michelle Chadwick at michelle.chadwick@sleepoz.org.au for more information.
