Find your ideal sleep health at a sleep clinic near you.

Sleep disorders affect millions of Australians from all walks of life. Where to start can be daunting. You’re tired, worn out, irritable, frustrated, and probably over it. There are many treatments available to choose from nowadays, too, depending on your condition.

We’re here to help. We’ve done the research for you. To start your journey, enter keywords related to your inquiry. Alternatively, to find a Sleep Health professional or a Sleep Clinic near you, start typing a location in the Search bar below.

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Pharmacies
230 Listings

Pharmacies

Pharmacy or Chemist run Sleep Clinics
Physicians
31 Listings

Physicians

Respiratory & Sleep Medicine specialists
Dentists
16 Listings

Dentists

Dental Sleep Medicine & Snoring Dental device providers
Childrens
16 Listings

Childrens

<span style="color: #000000">Paediatric Sleep Medicine specialists</span>
Hospitals
14 Listings

Hospitals

Hospital department run Sleep Clinics
Psychologists
5 Listings

Psychologists

Behavioural Sleep Medicine clinics run by Sleep Psychologists

What does a Sleep Clinic do?

Firstly, a sleep clinic can come in many forms.

  • There are Hospital run sleep clinics
  • Medical centres
  • Specialist sleep medicine & respiratory practices
  • Independent sleep health clinics
  • Dental sleep medicine clinics
  • Pharmacy or Chemist run sleep clinics
  • Individual specialists, e.g. children’s or paediatric carers

That’s quite a choice. Where do I start?

For the most part, a visit to your GP is recommended to ascertain a course of action. Importantly, action in the first place. Realising you’ve got a problem and doing something about it will go a long way in tackling your sleep disorder. Having it diagnosed, treated, and potentially dealt with can improve your well-being exponentially.

Consequently, a sleep study of some description can be organised. There are a few types. An in-depth, overnight sleep study is technically called a Polysomnography and will measure:

  • Your heart rate
  • Time spent under deep sleep & REM sleep
  • Your breathing patterns
  • Your blood’s oxygen levels
  • Limb & eye movements
  • Noise, including any snoring
  • Your body movements and positioning
  • Wakefulness, and frequency of times waking up
  • Sleep efficiency & stages of your sleep patterns

These can usually be as an inpatient sleep study at a hospital or a sleep clinic.

Other tests can be performed, such as a Multiple Sleep Latency test (MSLT) and a Maintenance of Wakefulness test (MWT). These 2 are normally associated with people predisposed to daytime sleepiness.

Interestingly, there is also an at-home version of a sleep study common among chemist or pharmacy-run sleep clinics. You may be ‘wired up’ at one of these sleep clinics and then travel home to perform your sleep test in the comfort of your own bed.

For those who are too young to tell us their problems, there are paediatric specialists who can perform near miracles for tired parents. They can educate expectant parents, babies, toddlers, and older kids on better sleep hygiene and habits.

With that in mind, there’s bound to be a sleep clinic near you.

Who or what is better in terms of sleep health solutions?

The treatment options available are many & varied. Here are some factors to consider:

  • The severity of your sleep disorder
  • The type of sleep disorder you’re suffering from
  • Your budget
  • The impact it’s having on you or your loved one’s life

Let’s look at the options!

Chemist or Pharmacy run Sleep Clinics

These providers are the most plentiful in the market in terms of coverage. The competition this provides also keeps their costs competitive.

However, there is a trade-off. Their primary service is, by and large, providing at-home sleep studies, mostly around the $100 mark. Also, their primary focus is the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its various severities. 

Initially, some may provide either a 15-30 min. free phone or online sleep health assessment. From there, a course of action is suggested. This could involve improving your sleep hygiene for mild obstructive sleep apnoea or trailing a CPAP machine for severe obstructive sleep apnoea.

If a CPAP machine is a suitable treatment for you, you can rent or buy one. Prices vary depending on the type and brand, starting at ~$700 and up from there.

Bear in mind that the better providers will tailor-fit your device based on your comfort level. It’s a good idea to shop around because there are different CPAP setups.

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Sleep Clinics or Services provided by Health Professionals

Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Physicians

In particular, Respiratory & sleep Medicine Physicians are at the apex of diagnosing and treating various sleep disorders. 

They specialise in an array of examination techniques, diagnostic tools, treatment options, and aftercare.

Furthermore, these doctors have undergone an extra 3 years of extensive academic medical training to attain this specialty.

What may not be picked up at your garden-variety home sleep study from a chemist could invariably be diagnosed by one of these specialist physicians.

Indeed, as with any health issue, a visit to your GP should be your 1st course of action. If you feel your sleeping problems can’t be solved with a home sleep study, then discuss a referral from your GP to a Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Physician.

Sleep Psychologists

As an aside, Sleep Psychologists are no less important in the professional field of sleep health.

Sleep Psychologists use different tools in their arsenal. Many sleep disorders can be derived from physiological, behavioural, psychological, and, at times, neurological issues.

The root cause of your sleep health problems could be physical—or it may not. Your mind is a powerful organ that needs rest. For some, it can be difficult to switch off after a long day and prepare for bedtime.

There are a number of non-physical factors that can influence your sleep health:

  • Stress – life, work, family, relationships
  • Recreational or prescription drug use
  • Lifestyle
  • Anxiety, depression or other mental health issues 
  • Overstimulation – devices, TV etc.
  • Nightmares

Importantly, Sleep Psychologists can dig deep into your consciousness and evaluate strategies to improve your sleep health and, therefore, your well-being.

Interestingly, some clinics offer a suite of options housing their own individual specialist clinics for various sleep disorders. If you’re up for it, shop around or use our search function above.

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Disclaimer

The information provided on this website should not be construed as medical advice. Anyone or a loved one suffering from sleeping problems should consult a health professional in the 1st instance. Any treatments described on this site are for the purpose of informing those seeking help.

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