Group Ticket - 4 People
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One-Day Sleep Symposium by Sleepwell AU/NZ
With representation from the Sleep Health Foundation
When: Saturday 23rd May 2026
Where: voco Brisbane City Centre by IHG
Who is this course for? Practitioners of any medical, dental or allied health discipline with little to no knowledge about sleep medicine.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the impact that poor sleep has on our overall health.
- Understand how sleep disorders can be easily identified with simple screening tools and observations
- Learn how to help your clients get their sleep tested
- Importance of considering pain conditions impacting sleep
- Available treatment options - pros and cons
- And so much more!!
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance patient care in the area of sleep health.
Course Overview
This course aims to provide health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the impact poor sleep has on overall health, and how you can play a crucial role in identifying sleep disorders and assisting clients in seeking appropriate treatment.
Key Topics Covered:
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The Impact of Poor Sleep on Health
Examine the extensive effects of poor sleep on physical and mental well-being. Understand how untreated sleep disorders, such as sleep apnoea, can lead to serious health complications, including cardiovascular issues, cognitive decline, and a reduced quality of life.
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Identifying Sleep Disorders in a Healthcare Setting
Learn how practitioners are uniquely positioned to detect signs of sleep disorders in their clients. This module focuses on key symptoms and indicators that can be observed during routine consultations, and how to guide clients towards appropriate testing and treatment.
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Facilitating Sleep Testing for Clients
Acquire practical strategies for assisting your clients in obtaining sleep tests. This includes understanding the types of sleep tests available—home sleep tests versus in-lab studies—and how to streamline the process from the clinic to diagnosis with a sleep physician.
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Importance of Pain Science and Sleep
Learn how pain impacts sleep quality and what can be done to increase long-term treatment success.
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Available treatment options - pros and cons
Gain a critical overview of the different treatment options available, including the advantages and disadvantages of each type. This will aid practitioners in making informed decisions when discussion treatment pathway options around treating sleep disorders.
Presenters:
Dr. Karina Patel (BDS, DABCP, DABCDSM, DABDSM) graduated from King's College London, UK, and holds multiple diplomate certifications, including from the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Craniofacial Pain.
With advanced training in the USA, UAE, UK, and Australia, Dr. Patel specialises in craniofacial pain and sleep-related breathing disorders. Her passion in these areas led her to serve as Director of TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres in London, Devon, and Dubai for over a decade.
At The London Sleep Centre, Dr. Patel collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and allied health professionals to develop efficient patient care pathways, treating over 10,000 individuals suffering from sleep breathing disorders and chronic pain.
A respected international lecturer on sleep and pain, Dr. Patel relocated to Australia in 2020, where she continues to raise awareness about sleep disorders and improve patient outcomes.
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr Derek Mahony, Specialist Orthodontist & Dental Sleep Medicine Educator
- Dr Rosalba Courtney, Osteopath & Breathing Researcher
- Dr Jasneek Chawla, Paediatric Sleep Physician/ Researcher and President elect for the ASA
- Cheree Wheaton, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
- Ananda Mahoney, Nutritionist & Naturopath
- Dr Leon Kitipornchai, ENT Specialist
- Darron Goralsky, Physiotherapist
- Dr Natalie Moore, Osteopath, Special Interest in Women's Health
- Dr Mark Westaway, Functional Medicine Doctor
- Dr David Cunnington, Sleep Physician
- Dr Andrew Collaro, Sleep Scientist
- Dr Sara Winter, Clinical Psychologist & CBTi Practitioner
Presented by Sleepwell AU/NZ Education, a company committed to advancing allied health education by ensuring they remain informed on the latest healthcare research and clinical techniques.
Refund Policy
Group Tickets
Group Tickets are sold as a single discounted package. As such, partial refunds are not available if an individual in the group is unable to attend. However, you may transfer their ticket to another person at least 10 days before the event. No fees apply.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations apply to the entire Group Ticket package, not individual attendees. Partial refunds for individual members are not available.
A replacement attendee may be nominated at least 10 days before the event at no additional cost.
• 30+ days before the event: Full refund of the Group Ticket package, or credit towards a future event.
• 14–29 days before the event: 50% refund of the Group Ticket package.
• Less than 14 days before the event: Non-refundable.