Amanda Slinger is a leading Australian insomnia and sleep expert, speaker and sleep health educator. She is the founder of SleepSpot and a passionate advocate for improving sleep through practical education, evidence-based treatment and meaningful behaviour change.

Whether speaking to boardrooms, broadcast audiences or frontline teams, Amanda combines deep subject matter expertise with an engaging, highly relatable delivery. She makes complex sleep science clear, relevant and immediately useful.

Amanda has a clinical background in nursing and more than 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, mining, workplace health and corporate training. She is a certified Sleep Health Practitioner and is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, clinical hypnotherapy, strategic psychotherapy and behavioural sleep coaching. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology, and a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Amanda has a clinical background in nursing and more than 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, mining, workplace health and corporate training. She is a certified Sleep Health Practitioner and is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, clinical hypnotherapy, strategic psychotherapy and behavioural sleep coaching. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Her work spans insomnia, workplace fatigue, performance, mental health and women’s sleep health. She is regularly called upon to debunk sleep myths, interpret emerging trends and explain the factors that keep minds active at night.

Through SleepSpot, Amanda provides targeted treatment for insomnia linked with stress, overthinking, heightened arousal, sleep-related anxiety and reduced confidence in the ability to sleep.

Known for her clarity, credibility and refreshingly practical approach, Amanda brings impact to every conversation, whether she is on air, on stage or working directly with organisations.

Amanda is also a regular guest lecturer at the University of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University.

Amanda is a leading Australian Sleep Expert and Sleep Health Educator, founder of SleepSpot and a passionate advocate for optimising sleep through education and coaching.

Whether she’s speaking to boardrooms, broadcast audiences, or frontline workers, Amanda combines deep expertise with a practical, engaging style that makes her a standout contributor.

Amanda has a clinical background in nursing, is a certified Sleep Health Practitioner and trained in a range of therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBTi). She holds a Bachelor of Science (Nursing), a Graduate Diploma in OHS and has over 25 years of leadership across healthcare, mining, and corporate training.

She turns complex sleep science into clear, actionable strategies for individuals, workplaces, and the wider community. From debunking myths and decoding viral trends to tackling serious issues like insomnia, workplace fatigue, and the realities of women’s sleep health, Amanda is a sought-after commentator on all things sleep.

As founder of SleepSpot, Amanda delivers science-based programs that help people to sleep smarter, not longer—with a flagship offering designed for ‘women who weren’t born yesterday’. 

Known for her relatable delivery and deep subject matter expertise, Amanda’s insights are science-backed and refreshingly practical. She brings clarity, credibility, and impact to every conversation—whether she’s on air, on stage, or boots on the ground.

Amanda is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University.