CBHS Health logo
  • Health insurance
    • Types of cover
      • Hospital & Extras
      • Hospital cover
      • Extras cover
      • Packaged cover 
      • Ambulance cover
      • Dependant cover
      • GET A QUOTE
    • Lifestage cover
      • Singles & couples
      • Families & sole parents
      • Mature families
      • Retirees
    • Why CBHS
      • Why join CBHS
      • Testimonials & stories
      • Member-owned fund
      • Why do I need private health insurance?
    • Health insurance explained
      • Check your eligibility
      • Switching health insurance providers
      • Waiting periods
      • Restricted services
      • Government initiatives
  • Member health
    • Health & wellbeing
      • About health & wellbeing
      • Healthy living
      • Events & resources
      • CommBank Health Hubs
    • Get care
      • About getting care
      • Before your hospital stay
      • Hospital in the home
      • Rehabilitate & recover
    • Managing your health
      • About managing your health
      • Services at home
      • Artificial aids & healthcare aids 
    • Health services
      • Health services A-Z
      • Common procedures
      • Find a service or hospital
  • Tools & support
    • Handy tools
      • Tax statement
      • Member discounts
      • Forms & downloads
      • CBHS mobile app
      • Going to hospital
    • How to
      • Pay my bill 
      • Refer a friend or family
      • How to claim
    • Updates
      • CBHS news
      • Service updates
    • Find a provider
      • Hospital search
      • Access Gap Cover
      • HICAPS provider search
      • Choice Network provider
  • Mind & body
  • Call
Member login icon Login
Get a quote
CBHS Health logo
  • Health insurance
    • Types of cover
      • Hospital & Extras
      • Hospital cover
      • Extras cover
      • Packaged cover 
      • Ambulance cover
      • Dependant cover
    • Lifestage cover
      • Singles & couples
      • Families & sole parents
      • Mature families
      • Retirees
    • Why CBHS
      • Why join CBHS
      • Testimonials & stories
      • Member-owned fund
      • Why do I need private health insurance?
    • Health insurance explained
      • Check your eligibility
      • Switching health insurance providers
      • Waiting periods
      • Restricted services
      • Government initiatives
  • Member health
    • Health & wellbeing
      • About health & wellbeing
      • Healthy living
      • Events & resources
      • CommBank Health Hubs
    • Get care
      • About getting care
      • Before your hospital stay
      • Hospital in the home
      • Rehabilitate & recover
    • Managing your health
      • About managing your health
      • Services at home
      • Artificial aids & healthcare aids 
    • Health services
      • Health services A-Z
      • Common procedures
      • Find a service or hospital
  • Tools & support
    • Handy tools
      • Tax statement
      • Member discounts
      • Forms & downloads
      • CBHS mobile app
      • Going to hospital
    • How to
      • Pay my bill 
      • Refer a friend or family
      • How to claim
    • Updates
      • CBHS news
      • Service updates
    • Find a provider
      • Hospital search
      • Access Gap Cover
      • HICAPS provider search
      • Choice Network provider
  • Mind & body
Member login icon Login GET A QUOTE

At CBHS we help you manage your health challenges. We believe in offering you the services, support and tools you need to live your best life.
Health and Wellness Programs are available to support eligible members towards a healthier lifestyle. Each Health and Wellness Program is subject to its own eligibility criteria.
Contact us for more information and to confirm your eligibility for a program.

  • Home
  • Mind & body
  • Sleep and fatigue
Sleep, fatigue and you

Did you know that one in three adults don’t get enough sleep? To look and feel your best – whatever your age – consistent, good-quality sleep, is essential. In fact, delaying or cutting back on sleep can increase your risk of fatigue and chronic health problems.

Learn More

Latest articles

View more of our latest articles

Health and Wellness Programs

Get tailored health and wellbeing, advice and practical solutions from the right professionals.

Related articles

View more related articles

About sleep and fatigue

Sleep plays a vital role in your physical and mental health. When we sleep, our brains and bodies are busy consolidating information, growing muscle, repairing tissue and even synthesising our hormones. That’s why getting a good night’s sleep is key to better focus and creativity, improved concentration, less stress, increased immunity and even a longer lifespan. If you skimp on sleep regularly, you’ll lack energy and feel lethargic – in other words, you’ll experience fatigue.



READ MORE

Statistics

40%

4 out of 10 Australians don’t get enough sleep.

3,017

Inadequate sleep contributed to 3,017 deaths in 2016-17.

25%

25% of working Australians may miss one day of work a month due to poor sleep.

20%

20% of fatal road accidents involve driver fatigue.

Latest sleep and fatigue articles

View More

Sleep and fatigue programs and support

Programs to improve your sleep

Regular exercise, a healthy diet and reducing stress can all help to improve your sleep. Do you have CBHS Extras or packaged cover? Depending on your level of Extras, you can claim for weight management programs, stress management programs and gym memberships/personal training using your CBHS Wellness Benefit limits. Read more about our Wellbeing benefits.

Sleep apnoea

Sleep apnoea can interrupt your sleep many times a night, yet many people are unaware they have the condition. The most successful treatment is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Depending on your level of cover, you can claim benefits towards the cost of hiring a CPAP machine or purchasing an apnoea guard that can also help combat snoring. Check the full list of health care aids here.

Support your mental wellbeing

Frequent or prolonged lack of sleep can lead to anxiety and stress. Your CBHS Extras or packaged cover offers benefits on mental health support from clinical psychologists that can help to reduce anxiety if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can treat sleep disorders and sleep disturbances. Stress management courses are also covered by CBHS Wellness benefits. See your GP in the first instance if you’re having trouble sleeping. Check your policy for details or view CBHS packaged or Extras cover.

Related articles

View More

Sources

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/why-do-we-need-sleep
https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/fact-sheets.html?view=article&id=688&catid=98

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/fatigue

http://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/statistics/summaries/fatigue-statistics

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/3-million-research-funding-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs

https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-fatigue-syndrome#treatment

All information contained in this article is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.

  • Health insurance
      • Extras cover
      • Packaged cover 
      • Ambulance cover
      • Why join CBHS
      • Member-owned fund
  • Member health
      • Healthy living
      • About getting care
      • About managing your health
      • Health services A-Z
      • Mind & body
  • Tools & support
      • How to claim
      • Tax statement
      • Member discounts
      • Forms & downloads
      • Pay my bill 
      • Find a provider
  • CBHS Corporate
  • CBHS International
  • Contact us
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Disputes & complaints
  • For providers

The CBHS Group acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather, live and work. We pay our respect to First Nations peoples and their Elders, past and present.

Got a question?

No problem, we're here to help.

CareyCarey
Minimise chatbot
Close
  • apple app store
  • google play store
CBHS Health logo
A Member Health Fund
  • Glossary
  • FAQ
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy

Copyright © 2025 CBHS Health Fund Limited ABN 87 087 648 717