Dr Moira Junge is a registered clinical health psychologist with a specialty in treating sleep disorders and promoting behaviour change. She is also the inaugural CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation. After three decades on the front lines treating mental health challenges and sleep disorders, she made the switch from intervention to prevention. Today, she’s on a mission to raise awareness in the community and at all levels of government, to ignite behaviour change, and embed sleep as a cornerstone of wellbeing alongside diet and exercise—long before problems become chronic. Blending scientific knowledge with real-world insight, Moira is a sought-after speaker in the media and at conferences. She cuts through complexity to deliver evidence-based and accessible strategies that resonate. Whether addressing corporate audiences, health professionals, or the wider public, she brings clarity, credibility, and urgency to one of the most overlooked pillars of mental and physical health: sleep.

Olivia has a bachelor’s degrees in biomedical science and media (journalism), specialising in microbiology, immunology and anatomical sciences. Olivia’s studies took her to Japan and Spain, with scholarships for diplomatic relations and video journalism, respectively. Back home, her skills led her to intern at Australia’s Science Channel and present science shows for kids with SciWorld. Before joining the AusSMC in July 2018, Olivia spent eight years with Fairfax Media and worked in a range of other media, including television (Channel 44 Adelaide), radio, film, freelance writing and photography. Olivia is also an award-winning short filmmaker and has been the program coordinator, host, producer and panel operator for the Night Shift on Radio Adelaide.

Dr. Rebecca Robbins is Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Sleep Scientist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. In her research Dr. Robbins designs evidence-based interventions to promote awareness about sleep disorders and adherence to recommended care.

Kasey Fullwood is a PhD candidate with the Kids Sleep Medicine Group, based at the Centre for Children’s Health Research at the University of Queensland. Her doctoral research focuses on the development of evidence-based behavioural interventions for the management of sleep disturbances in children with neurodisabilities and complex medical conditions. With specialised knowledge in paediatric sleep disorders, Ms. Fullwood has a particular interest in tailoring sleep treatment approaches for children with multifaceted health and behavioural needs. Ms. Fullwood holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Queensland and has gained extensive practical experience collaborating with sleep specialists at the Sleep and Respiratory Department of the Queensland Children’s Hospital.

Zohreh Sajadi Hezaveh is a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, researching how meal timing and chronotype influence sleep and metabolic health. Supervised by Dr. Chin Moi Chow, she combines clinical and public health approaches to inform chronobiology-based lifestyle strategies.

Dr Luis Mascaro is a research fellow, assistant lecturer, and registered psychologist. Luis’s research is based out of the Facer-Childs ‘Sleep and Performance’ Research Lab at Monash University. His research seeks to answer novel questions about athlete sleep and circadian rhythms, with a particular commitment to supporting athlete mental well-being and advancing research that supports women in sport. Luis is dedicated to evidence-based practice and hopes that his work as a scientist-practitioner will contribute to better outcomes in the broader community.

Orly is a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at Monash University. Her project is exploring the implementation barriers and facilitators of CBT-I in perinatal individuals. Her research, which has fuelled her interest in implementation science, has led her to author the implementation paper she will be presenting. Orly’s passion for clinical psychology stems from a desire to help people facing adversity by creating long-lasting individual change. Currently, Orly is gaining valuable experience through a placement at Headspace Elsternwick, where she is passionate about working with youth. Outside her professional pursuits, Orly enjoys staying active through exercise, taking walks with friends, listening to music, and staying connected with family both near and far.