Healthy sleep is vital for physical health, mental wellbeing, safety, and productivity. Research suggests inadequate sleep is highly prevalent in Australia with an estimated 39.8% of Australian adults experiencing some form of inadequate sleep. Despite this, sleep health receives little attention relative to other aspects of healthy living, such as diet and exercise.
Vision and mission
To improve people’s lives through better sleep.
To promote better sleep to optimise health, well-being and performance for all Australians.
How the Sleep Health Foundation can help
- Political and community advocacy - The Sleep Health Foundation effectively delivers the sleep health message to the community, community leaders, government and people with sleep disorders.
- Collaboration - The Sleep Health Foundation works with key players to promote sleep health. These include patient groups, professional organisations, businesses, and researchers.
- Best practice - The Sleep Health Foundation promotes industry best practice standards for sleep health treatments and patient-focused services.
- Resources - The Sleep Health Foundation provides evidence-based community education materials about sleep. These resources are freely available via the Sleep Health Foundation website and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- Research and development - The Sleep Health Foundation's research and development division explores research opportunities in the areas of occupational safety and healthcare, as well as road safety - building upon the outputs, expertise and legacy of the Alertness CRC.
- WorkAlert website - The Sleep Health Foundation, in partnership with the Alertness CRC, developed the WorkAlert® website to provide science-driven tips and knowledge to help conquer the challenges of staying alert in a busy world. The website provides advice on how you – as an employer or employee – can keep yourself and your workplace safe.
Information line
- Call 03 7067 6932 Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST (non-medical advice)
- Email: admin@sleephealthfoundation.org.au