PAEDIATRICS (symposium session): Paediatric Year In Review
Tracks
Track 5
| Friday, November 13, 2026 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Details
This symposium provides an update in evidence relevant to anyone working in the field of paediatric sleep medicine and will cover highlights of the literature published in 2025/26. It aims to cover both respiratory and behavioural sleep topics as well as a showcase of “Australian/New Zealand (ANZ) papers in 2025/26”.
Speaker
Dr Adelaide Withers
Respiratory And Sleep Paediatrician
Perth Children's Hospital
Paediatric respiratory sleep medicine year in review
10:35 AM - 11:00 AMBiography
Dr Withers is a paediatric respiratory and sleep physician at Perth Children's Hospital and a researcher at The Kids Institute Australia. Her clinical and research interests include sleep disordered breathing in neuromuscular disorders, complex upper airway obstruction, long-term ventilation and tracheo-malacia in children with cystic fibrosis.
Ms Fiona Hudson
Sleep Psychologist
Queensland Children’s Hospital
Paediatric behavioural sleep medicine year in review
11:00 AM - 11:25 AMBiography
Fiona Hudson is a Psychologist and Industry Fellow with the Respiratory and Sleep Department, jointly appointed at Queensland Children's Hospital and The University of Queensland. With specialized expertise in child and adolescent psychology, Fiona collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents facing sleep and respiratory challenges. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, contributing to advancements in paediatric sleep health. .As a member of the MRFF/AIM 3-funded Behavioural Sleep Program for Children with Neurodisability project, she is helping develop novel sleep interventions for children and families with neurodisability. In addition to her hospital and academic roles, Prior to this, Fiona has had an extensive career in both Australia and the UK, where she has worked within Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS). Her research and practice focus on areas such as sleep psychology, particularly child and adolescent sleep health and disorders, neurodisability, anxiety, and extended scope models of care in psychology.
Dr Matthew Rogers
Sleep Fellow
Queensland Children's Hospital
Our contributions: 2025/6 ANZ papers in paediatric sleep medicine
11:25 AM - 11:50 AMBiography
Dr Rogers is currently the sleep fellow at the Queensland Children's Hospital.
Dr Moya Vandeleur
Paediatric Respiratory And Sleep Specialist
The Royal Children's Hospital
Chair
Biography
Dr Jasneek Chawla
Smo Paediatric Respiratory And Sleep Medicine
Children's Health Queensland
Chair
Biography