Bridging the Gap Between Health Disciplines
Hosted by Sleepwell AU/NZ
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Brisbane, QLD
The “Sleep Matters” Conference 2026, hosted by Sleepwell AU/NZ, is a premier professional development and networking event focused on advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders. It will bring together leading experts in Sleep medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, and Allied health to explore the latest research, clinical tools, and therapeutic strategies.The full-day event includes keynote presentations, case discussions, and a workshop designed to support professionals who want to stay at the forefront of sleep health innovation.
Speakers
- Dr Derek Mahony, Specialist Orthodontist & Dental Sleep Medicine Educator
- Dr Rosalba Courtney, Osteopath & Integrative Breathing Practitioner
- Dr Karina Patel, Sleep and Pain Dentist & Clinical Director at Sleepwell AU/NZ
- Cassandra Carlopio, Clinical Psychologist & Sleep Specialist
- Cheree Wheaton, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
- Dr Ananda Mahoney, Nutritionist & Naturopath
- Dr Leon Kitipornchai, ENT Specialist
- Dr David Cunnington, Sleep Physician
- More to be confirmed
Digital Dental is a proud sponsor of this event.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
- Learn how to identify sleep disorders through a multi-disciplinary mindset, no matter your healthcare background
- Network & build your connections and referral pathways
- Gain clarity on how sleep fits into whole-body health
- Expand your treatment toolkit
- Leave with practical, actionable strategies you
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Dentists
- Allied Health Professionals
- Sleep Technicians
- General Practitioners
- Psychologists
- ENT Specialists
- Myofunctional Therapists
- Nurses
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Occupational Therapists
- Surgeons
- Neurologists
- Naturopaths
- Massage Therapists
- Myotherapists
- Physiologists
- Remedial Therapists
- Doctors
- Osteopaths

