Your guide to better sleep.
Sleep can be a mood boosting activity that is just as important to your overall health as diet and exercise.
Get ready to learn about how to improve your sleep.
Make sleep your superpower.
Getting enough quality sleep is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your overall wellbeing. From keeping your immune system strong to regulating your emotions, sleep is one of your body’s best superpowers.
In this guide to better sleep,^ you’ll complete three practical modules that will help you learn about sleep, understand common sleep problems, and build healthy sleep habits.
Module 1: Introduction to sleep.
You just close your eyes, right? There’s so much more to sleep than you may think. Learn more about the importance of sleep, how much you need and the health risks associated with poor sleep.
Module 2: Common sleep problems and causes.
Quit tossing and turning. Get to know the common sleep issues and their causes. Learn about the lifestyle changes you could make which may improve your sleep health and when to seek help.
Module 3: Recommendations to help improve sleep health.
Become a super sleeper and learn how you could improve your sleep habits with mindfulness, stress management and much more.
Here’s some ways Medibank can help support your health.
Health checks
If you are a eligible Medibank member with Hospital cover you can have a complimentary health check over the phone with a registered nurse. This could provide you with actionable goals and connect you with relevant health programs or services to help you achieve those goals.†
Support for your mental health
Our Mental Health Hub has resources, tools and support services to help you on your journey to better mental health.
Medibank Baby Sleep Support Line
The Medibank Baby Sleep Support line has been designed to help eligible Medibank members get baby asleep and settled – it’s best for them, and best for you. We are available to you 7 days a week (between the hours of 7am and 11pm EST) no matter where in Australia you live. ∓
Things you should know
For people who have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder or have any other pre-existing medical conditions, please seek advice from a healthcare professional before participating in this challenge.
If you are experiencing any of the following, please seek advice from a healthcare professional:
• Your sleep issues are persistent and are impacting your mood, everyday activities and overall wellbeing.
• You have excessive daytime sleepiness, restlessness in bed, severe snoring or you’re waking up unrefreshed even with enough sleep time.
• You have a chronic condition and you’re also experiencing issues with your sleep.
• You’re experiencing the symptoms of a sleep disorder – like insomnia, sleep apnoea or restless leg syndrome
^ This information is not intended to replace individual health professional care. If you have any concerns or questions, you should seek advice from a healthcare professional.
† Medibank members must be +18 years and have Hospital cover. Members with Overseas Visitor Health Cover, Working Visa Health Cover and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) are not eligible. This health check service is being delivered by Amplar Health. Amplar Health is a business of Medibank Health Solutions Pty Limited (ABN 99 078 934 791), a member of the Medibank group of companies.
∓ The Medibank baby sleep support line is available to eligible Medibank members with Bronze hospital cover and above. Excludes Overseas Visitor Health Cover, Working Visa Health Cover and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Waiting periods may apply. Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs.