About SLEAP

The SIESTA Lived Experience Advisory Panel (SLEAP) is made up of people with lived experience of sleep difficulties, dementia, or cognitive decline—including individuals living with these conditions and their carers. The panel ensures that our research is informed by real-world perspectives and reflects the needs and priorities of those it aims to benefit.

Meet the Members

Diana Trickett

Diana Trickett is a retired nurse and midwife with lived experience as a carer. She brings decades of professional health leadership and a deep commitment to improving health literacy and ensuring consumer voices are central to research and care.

Dr Peggy Trompf

Dr Peggy Trompf completed her Masters and PhD degrees during careers in tertiary teaching and health management. She cared for her husband with frontotemporal dementia and now shares her lived experience in dementia research and advocacy.

Bill Yeates

William “Bill” Yeates was diagnosed with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s in 2019. He created a holistic approach to managing his condition and competes in master swimming and surf lifesaving. As a board member of ADI, Bill advocates globally for improved dementia care.

Submit Your Draft Grant Application for Review

SLEAP welcomes draft grant applications from the SIESTA network for review. The panel assesses consumer involvement using the Sleep Health Partners GUIDE: Describing and Assessing Consumer Involvement in Health Research in Funding Applications. 

To express your interest in receiving feedback, please complete the form below.

Not a part of the SIESTA network? Get in touch—depending on your circumstances, we may be able to offer an alternative solution or explore opportunities to collaborate with SIESTA.

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