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Sleep DownUnder 2025 Highlights
From the perspective of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence - Idiopathic Hypersomnia & Narcolepsy
Michelle Chadwick
4 days ago21 min read
Insights from a 10-Year Australasian Idiopathic Hypersomnia Patient Data Registry Study
This is the first registry study of patients with IH in Australia and NZ. It demonstrates the value of patient registries to better…
Michelle Chadwick
Sep 37 min read
Sleep DownUnder - Hypersomnolence Australia Delegate Opportunity
We are excited to offer two people the opportunity to represent Hypersomnolence Australia at this year's Sleep DownUnder Conference.
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 173 min read
Call to action - Support for funding for a CDH Patient Registry
Attention Australians Living with Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence (CDH) ie: Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin Syndro
Michelle Chadwick
Feb 62 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
Nov 22, 20246 min read
How can I improve my quality of life?
Idiopathic Hypersomnia - How can I improve my quality of life?
Michelle Chadwick
May 21, 202417 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 19, 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 7, 20242 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 5, 20241 min read
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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...
Life after Diagnosis - Live your best life.
'LIFE AFTER DIAGNOSIS - Insights into how to live your best life' is a 3 part presentation and discussion on ‘Improving overall health...
Diagnosis to Aftercare
Practical advice for treating doctors of patients with Narcolepsy & Idiopathic Hypersomnia emphasising patient support and medication...
Idiopathic Hypersomnia has come a long way, and so have I
Michelle Chadwick is the founder of Hypersomnolence Australia (HA), the world’s first not for profit organisation to be dedicated to...
Living with Idiopathic Hypersomnia & Living with Narcolepsy Community Groups
Hypersomnolence Australia believes in providing quality support to individuals living with Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) and Narcolepsy,...
Living with IH Community Group
We asked you and you told us what you wanted. Hypersomnolence Australia has now created ongoing support meetings.
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