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Michelle Chadwick
Nov 22, 20246 min read
Sleep DownUnder 2024 - Update
Last year, I noted that the recent attention on Idiopathic Hypersomnia and narcolepsy, both globally and in Australia, has been...
Michelle Chadwick
May 21, 202417 min read
How can I improve my quality of life?
Idiopathic Hypersomnia - How can I improve my quality of life?
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Living with IH Global Support Groups
Are you looking for support or to meet (online) and chat with others living with IH? In 2020 we started LIVING WITH IDIOPATHIC...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 7, 20242 min read
IHAW - Ways to Participate
The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is 1-7 June! We encourage everyone to participate. Whether you have a lot of time or just a...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 5, 20241 min read
New date and collaboration for the IH Awareness Week
The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is moving to June 1-7 ! Note: This is a permanent move. The IHAW will be 1-7 June every year....
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Living with IH - Share Your Experience Project
Why should you get involved? Raising awareness plays a crucial role in bringing attention to Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) and the...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 1, 20243 min read
Sleep DownUnder - Hypersomnolence Australia Delegate Opportunity
We are excited to offer two people, one from the Idiopathic Hypersomnia community and one from the Narcolepsy community the opportunity...
Michelle Chadwick
Feb 27, 20243 min read
RARE DISEASE DAY
Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February every year to raise awareness of rare diseases. Idiopathic Hypersomnia is a rare...
Michelle Chadwick
Feb 22, 20243 min read
New medications offer hope in people with Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia
By Prof Ron Grunstein Orexin is a brain chemical that promotes wakefulness and is absent low levels in classic narcolepsy (has...
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HA Supporters Program
When we set out we decided not to charge membership because we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for information and support...
Living with IH Community Group
We asked you and you told us what you wanted. Hypersomnolence Australia has now created ongoing support meetings.
Bedrich Roth: Pioneer in Sleep Medicine
I'm a published author in a medical journal! From a personal stand point, as someone living with IH, I'm proud of that but I also feel a...
Thank you for another successful IHAW
Participating in the IHAW whether you take part in our projects, share your experience, help us with translations, attend a support group me
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week 2020
There are many ways you can help create awareness and we think we have something for everyone.
IHAW2020 7-13 Sept
Murder Mystery Night Fundraiser
Help raise awareness and have fun!
Hypersomnolence Australia is hosting a virtual murder mystery night fundraiser on 12th Sept - Join us!
Rare Disease Day 2020
Idiopathic Hypersomnia is a rare disease. It is also one of the most misunderstood and under researched sleep disorders. Learn more...
Know your Workplace Rights
Idiopathic Hypersomnia and Narcolepsy - Know your Workplace Rights.
Patients Deserve Better
"In the end what is happening is a net decrease in the quality of the clinical opinion provided to patients. They deserve better..."
Meeting with ASA President and Clinical Chair Sleep Downunder Conference 2019
I was in Sydney on Wednesday 16th October for the Australasian Sleep Association’s Sleep Downunder conference and to attend meetings with...
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