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Screening and home sleep studies
CPAP setup and support
The sleep and diabetes link
Medicare rebates on some services

Sleep Apnoea Care

Sleep apnoea screening, home sleep studies run by our own team, CPAP setup and ongoing therapy support, with particular expertise in the sleep and diabetes connection. Medicare rebates apply to some services.

How can our sleep clinic help you?

Our sleep clinic screens for sleep disorders, runs home sleep studies and supports you through CPAP therapy, from your first setup to long-term care. Consider an assessment if you snore loudly, wake unrefreshed, feel very tired during the day, or a partner has noticed pauses in your breathing overnight.

Client being fitted with a CPAP mask by a pharmacist at PDC Health Hub
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Full face CPAP mask held up by a pharmacist in the sleep clinic

CPAP setup and ongoing support

From your first machine to long-term optimisation: mask fitting and troubleshooting, therapy data downloads, CPAP trial and hire, replacement consumables, and coordination with sleep physicians when specialist review is needed.

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Pharmacist holding a CPAP mask and headgear ready to be fitted

Sleep and diabetes

Sleep and diabetes are closely linked. Sleep apnoea increases insulin resistance and can make blood glucose harder to control, while poor sleep drives appetite and cravings. Using CPAP regularly can modestly lower HbA1c, with the most benefit for people who use it for more hours each night. People living with type 2 diabetes are at particularly high risk of undiagnosed sleep apnoea, which is why our sleep clinic works hand in hand with our diabetes educators.

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Back waiting area at PDC Health Hub East Victoria Park with sofa and armchairs

Access and rebates

Medicare rebates apply to some sleep services, including sleep studies with a GP referral. CPAP equipment can be purchased or hired, and private health insurance may rebate CPAP machines depending on your cover. Book online or call the clinic nearest you.

Sleep clinic services

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CPAP Consumables and Replacement Parts
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CPAP Consumables and Replacement Parts
Masks, cushions, headgear, tubing, filters and humidifier chambers, with advice on what to replace and how often.
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CPAP Data Review and Therapy Optimisation
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CPAP Data Review and Therapy Optimisation
A review of your CPAP data, covering usage, leaks and residual events, with adjustments made in coordination with your prescribing doctor.
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CPAP Mask Fitting and Replacement
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CPAP Mask Fitting and Replacement
Mask fitting appointments to find a mask that seals and stays comfortable, with trials across full face, nasal and nasal pillow styles.
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CPAP Ongoing Support
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CPAP Ongoing Support
Ongoing clinical support for CPAP users including equipment maintenance, mask replacement, data review, and troubleshooting to maintain effective therapy and adherence.
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CPAP Setup & Education
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CPAP Setup & Education
Hands-on setup, fitting, and education for CPAP and BiPAP therapy, including mask fitting, pressure adjustment, and ongoing compliance support to improve sleep and daytime function.
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CPAP Trial and Hire
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CPAP Trial and Hire
Hire a CPAP machine for a trial period before buying, with setup, mask fitting and a review of how the therapy went.
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GP Practice Education: Sleep Clinic
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GP Practice Education: Sleep Clinic
A session at your practice on recognising sleep apnoea, what a home sleep study involves, CPAP troubleshooting and the diabetes overlap.
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Home Sleep Study & Assessment
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Home Sleep Study & Assessment
Screening for suspected obstructive sleep apnoea and home sleep studies run by our own team with the Nox A1, with referral for in-laboratory studies when they are needed.
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Sleep Apnoea and Diabetes Review
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Sleep Apnoea and Diabetes Review
A joint review for people managing both sleep apnoea and diabetes, looking at how sleep, glucose, weight and CPAP therapy affect each other.
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Travel and Power Advice for CPAP
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Travel and Power Advice for CPAP
Practical advice for taking CPAP away, covering flights, camping and caravans, batteries, power adapters, documentation and cleaning on the road.
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Meet your sleep clinic team

What to expect from the sleep clinic at PDC Health Hub

What a first sleep clinic appointment in Perth involves, who it is for, how sleep apnoea screening, home sleep studies and CPAP support work, why sleep matters for people living with diabetes, and what Medicare and private health cover. Open each panel for the detail.

What to expect at your first appointment
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Your initial appointment runs about 45 to 60 minutes. We screen for sleep disorders using validated questionnaires and review your symptoms and health history. If a sleep study is warranted, we run it ourselves: a home sleep study with the Nox A1, a small recorder you wear overnight in your own bed. We also help you with the GP referral that Medicare needs.

Who the sleep clinic is for
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Anyone whose sleep is disrupted by snoring, daytime tiredness or suspected sleep apnoea, anyone starting or struggling with CPAP therapy, and people living with diabetes, where sleep apnoea is common and often undiagnosed.

What we help with
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From first screening to confident long-term therapy, we support the whole journey:

  • Sleep disorder screening and assessment
  • Home sleep study coordination
  • CPAP therapy initiation and support
  • Mask fitting and troubleshooting
  • Data download and therapy optimisation
  • Lifestyle strategies for better sleep
  • Coordination with sleep physicians
  • Insomnia and sleep habit support
The diabetes and sleep connection
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Sleep and diabetes influence each other in both directions, which is why our sleep clinic sits inside a diabetes centre:

  • Sleep apnoea increases insulin resistance
  • Poor sleep drives appetite and cravings
  • Neuropathy and nocturia can disrupt sleep
  • Treating apnoea can improve HbA1c
  • Integrated care with our diabetes educators
  • Screening built into diabetes reviews
Costs, Medicare and funding
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Medicare rebates apply to some sleep services, including home sleep studies with a valid GP referral. CPAP equipment can be purchased or hired, and private health insurance may provide rebates for CPAP machines depending on your level of cover. Contact reception to confirm your entitlements before your appointment.

At a glance
Typical session
45–60 min
Funding
Medicare (some services) · Private
Telehealth
Available
Referral
GP referral for Medicare

Ready to book?

Book a sleep assessment at the clinic nearest you. No referral is needed for private appointments.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about our sleep clinic answered below.

Do I need a referral to see the sleep clinic?
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No referral is needed to book CPAP setup, a mask fitting or a therapy review. A sleep study is different: we run home sleep studies ourselves, and for Medicare to cover one you need a referral from your GP or a specialist. Our team can help you work out which pathway applies to you.

How do I know if I might have sleep apnoea?
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Common signs are loud snoring, pauses in breathing that a partner notices, waking unrefreshed, morning headaches and feeling very sleepy during the day. People living with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or heart conditions are at higher risk. If this sounds familiar, talk to your GP or book a sleep clinic appointment.

Can I try CPAP before I buy a machine?
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Yes. We offer CPAP trial and hire, so you can try therapy at home before deciding whether to buy. We fit your mask, show you how the machine works and check in with you during the trial.

My mask leaks or feels uncomfortable. Can you help?
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Yes. Leaks, sore spots and a dry mouth are common and usually fixable. We review your therapy data, refit or change your mask, and supply replacement cushions, filters and tubing.

Why does sleep apnoea matter if I live with diabetes?
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Sleep apnoea increases insulin resistance and can make blood glucose harder to control, and poor sleep drives appetite and cravings. Using CPAP regularly can modestly lower HbA1c, and the benefit is greatest for people who use it for more hours each night. Our sleep clinic works with our diabetes educators, so your sleep and your diabetes care are planned together.

Is CPAP covered by Medicare or private health insurance?
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Medicare does not cover the cost of a CPAP machine. Many private health funds rebate CPAP machines under extras or appliance cover, depending on your policy, so check with your fund. DVA card holders may be eligible for equipment through DVA. Our team will talk you through the options before you commit.

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Ready to wake up feeling rested?

If snoring, restless nights or daytime tiredness are wearing you down, a proper assessment is the first step. Our friendly sleep clinic team will guide you from screening to sleep study to therapy that actually works. Book online in under a minute, or call and our reception team will find a time that suits you.

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Medicare rebates on some services with GP referral · Private health may rebate CPAP · A gap fee may apply

For GPs and health professionals

Referring a patient for sleep apnoea screening?

Send an online referral in under two minutes. One referral reaches every discipline at PDC Health Hub, and Medicare GPCCMP, NDIS and DVA pathways are all accepted.