Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers, like many shift-workers, face significant problems with sleep and mental and physical health. To discuss the issues facing FIFO workers we interview Dr Ian Dunican of Sleep4Performance, Melius Consulting and University of Western Australia.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

• 00:00 - 02:34 Introduction


• 02:34 - 27:47 Theme - FIFO work


• 27:47 - 28:34 Clinical Tip


• 28:34 - 31:47 Pick of the Month


• 31:47 - 32:56 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Sleep in healthcare workers

Links mentioned in the podcast: 

• Sleep in uncertain times - Bonus podcast episode on sleep in the coronavirus pandemic


• Impact of FIFO work on mental health - Report from Western Australian government enquiry


• Sleep4Performance - Dr Ian Dunican's website with resources on sleep and performance


• Melius Consutling - Dr Ian Dunican's consulting business for management of fatigue


• Zwift Power-up cycling podcast - Ep 45 (22-Feb-20) and 46 (5-Mar-20) featuring Dr Ian Dunican talking sleep


• Fast Asleep - book by Dr Michael Mosley

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