
Sleep disorders are a major health issue.
Most of us experience the occasional restless night when we simply can't get off to sleep or wake up feeling as if we haven't been to bed.
For sufferers of chronic sleep disorders, it's a scenario that's repeated night after night - with potentially life-threatening consequences, if left untreated.
Affecting an estimated 1.2 million Australians, sleep disorders are associated with:
This site explains how Queenslanders who have sleep apnoea - the most common type of sleep disorder - can receive specialised assistance and treatment through the Queensland Health Statewide CPAP Program.