by Fiona Johnston | Aug 17, 2025 | Sleep and fatigue
Introduction:Until recently, I worked as a mental health professional for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, providing care across remote communities. Even during daytime shifts, long and irregular hours, extended drives, and extreme temperatures could lead to fatigue...
by Fiona Johnston | Jul 21, 2025 | Sleep and fatigue
I recently ran a Train the Trainer workshop for Contact Energy, working with their managers and team leaders who support staff in the control room — a safety-critical environment where alertness is essential. Shiftwork brings real challenges with sleep, fatigue, and...
by Fiona Johnston | Sep 3, 2024 | Sleep and fatigue
This blog is about alertness strategies for shiftworkers offering practical tips and evidence-based solutions to maintain peak performance throughout your shift. Recently while discussing alertness strategies with a shiftwork client, participants expressed a keen...
by Fiona Johnston | Oct 20, 2021 | Health and Wellbeing, Sleep and fatigue, Stress
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since being in lockdown I have been asked by a number of health professionals to provide in-service training. Recently I have delivered key information to Active + Rehabilitation Service and The Goodfellow Unit. The feedback has...