Prioritising Rest

Prioritising good sleep and rest

Women's health week series

Getting good sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health, but it isn’t always easy. Anxiety, hormonal changes, pain, shift work, caring responsibilities and the demands of everyday life can all influence how well we sleep.

As part of Women’s Health Week, we’re exploring some of the factors that can affect women’s sleep and practical ways to support better rest.

Explore the resources below from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health to learn more about sleep and rest:

Watch: Practical advice on good sleep and rest
Hear from Dr Moira Junge, Chief Health Officer at the Sleep Health Foundation, as she shares practical advice to help support good sleep and rest.

Watch: The Sleep–Menopause Connection
Learn why sleep can change during menopause, common factors that can disrupt sleep, practical strategies that may help and when to seek additional support.

Listen: Before-bed de-stress
Take a few minutes to relax and unwind before bed with Dr Moira Junge as she guides you away from the deadlines, to-do lists and noise of the day.

Supporting sleep when you work shifts

Shift work can add another layer of complexity to getting enough quality sleep. Irregular hours and changing schedules can make establishing a consistent sleep routine difficult, which makes finding strategies that work around your roster particularly important.

Learn practical sleep hygiene tips designed for shift workers on My Wellbeing.

Whether it’s creating time to wind down, understanding what may be disrupting your sleep or finding strategies that work around your schedule, good rest is an important part of looking after your overall wellbeing.

Information and resources adapted from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and the Sleep Health Foundation.