Supporting Sleep Health

We know sleep is essential for good health.

Research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows that many children and young people are not getting enough sleep on school nights.

This can affect thinking, concentration, memory, reaction times and mood.

Supporting sleep health

To help promote the benefits of children and young people getting enough sleep, we have developed draft newsletter text for schools to share with parents and carers.

The draft text includes how families can identify that someone is not getting enough sleep, tips for getting a good sleep and where to find out more.

Please also share sleep health resources with teachers, for them to use with students.

Our promotion of sleep health coincides with World Sleep Day on Friday 17 March.

Find out more

For more information on sleep health for students, refer to:

• Sleep tips for children and Facts about sleep for parents and school staff, from the Sleep Health Foundation
• Why sleep is so important, from the Kids Helpline
• Sleep explained, from the Better Health Channel.

For further enquiries, contact the Health Promotion, Prevention and Advice team by email: health.advice@education.vic.gov.au