Sleep Stories

The Sleep Health Foundation aims to shine a light on the experiences of those living with sleep disorders and who have experienced the impact of poor sleep quality and/or quantity. These videos were produced to provide a platform for these voices, and remind those with similar experiences that they are not alone and there is help available.

A message from Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation

What is the Sleep Health Foundation and its mission? And why is sleep health such an important topic? Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, provides insight.
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Meet Mike: Living with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Mike is a member of the Sleep Health Foundation's Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) with living experience of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
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Meet Charlotte: Living with Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Charlotte is a member of the Sleep Health Foundation's Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) with living experience of Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
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Meet Aaron: Living with Narcolepsy

Aaron is a member of the Sleep Health Foundation's Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) with living experience of Narcolepsy Type 1.
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Meet Ashleigh: Living with Insomnia & parasomnias

Ashleigh is a member of the Sleep Health Foundation's Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) with living experience of parasomnias, including sleep terrors and hallucinations, and insomnia.
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Meet Fiona: Managing sleep as a nurse & shift worker

Fiona shares her experience managing her personal and professional responsibilities and health, and how this has impacted her sleep.
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Meet Max: Sleep and injury recovery

Max suffered a concussion last year and has since been suffering with insomnia, creating a barrier for his recovery.
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