Your sleep apnoea journey starts here
Your sleep apnoea journey starts here
Sleep apnoea at Stellar Pharmacy
Sleep apnoea, start to finish.Close to home.
START WHERE YOU ARE.
Where are you up to?
01
I haven’t been tested
Free consultation, then the home sleep test
02
I’ve been diagnosed
Mask fitting, machine set-up, try or buy
Complimentary
Consultation
Sleep Test Page
CPAP Devices
SHOP
CPAP Care
Sleep apnoea, start to finish.Close to home.
Start where you are, Where are you up to?
The Basics
What is sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a breathing problem that happens while you’re asleep. The muscles in your throat relax too much, your airway narrows or closes, and your breathing is reduced or stops for a short time.
Your brain wakes you just enough to start breathing again. Then it happens again. You’re often unaware of any of it.
About 5%
of Australians are estimated to have sleep apnoea.
About 1 in 4 men
over 30 have some degree of it.
100s
of breathing pauses can happen in a single night.
The Basics
What is sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a breathing problem that happens while you’re asleep. The muscles in your throat relax too much, your airway narrows or closes, and your breathing is reduced or stops for a short time.
Your brain wakes you just enough to start breathing again. Then it happens again. You’re often unaware of any of it.
About 5%
of Australians are estimated to have sleep apnoea.
About 1 in 4 men
over 30 have some degree of it.
100s
of breathing pauses can happen in a single night.
The Basics
Why treat it?
Each pause can drop your oxygen and break your sleep. Night after night, that adds up.
If it’s left untreated it can lead to
Unrefreshing sleep and daytime sleepiness
A higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Moodiness, and trouble with memory and concentration
A higher risk of car accidents and accidents at work
Snoring that can keep a partner awake
These are risks, not certainties.
The Basics
Why treat it?
Each pause can drop your oxygen and break your sleep. Night after night, that adds up.
If it’s left untreated it can lead to
Unrefreshing sleep and daytime sleepiness
A higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Moodiness, and trouble with memory and concentration
A higher risk of car accidents and accidents at work
Snoring that can keep a partner awake
These are risks, not certainties.
The Basics
Treatment has two aims:
to treat your symptoms, &
to reduce your risk of related health problems.
A common treatment is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure): a small air pump that sends air under gentle pressure to a mask, to hold your throat open while you sleep.
Your sleep study report says which treatment is recommended for you.
Figures and health information from healthdirect, the Sleep Health Foundation and the Better Health Channel (Victorian Government). The links are at the bottom of this page.
Treatment has two aims:
to treat your symptoms, &
to reduce your risk of related health problems.
A common treatment is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure): a small air pump that sends air under gentle pressure to a mask, to hold your throat open while you sleep.
Your sleep study report says which treatment is recommended for you.
Find out if you have it, get a CPAP machine set up properly if you need one, and keep it working, with a pharmacist to ask at every stage. It starts with a free 15-minute consultation.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. No cost, and no obligation to take action
Stage 1
complimentary consultation
15 minutes, no GP referral needed. We sit down with you, check whether you’re at risk of sleep apnoea, and answer your questions.
From there, you’ll be on one of three paths:
At risk → Stage 2, the home sleep testAlready diagnosed or on a machine
→ Stage 3, masks & devicesSomething else going on → we point you to your GP
Stage 2
Get diagnosed
One night at home with a small wireless patch on your forehead — no wires, no clinic, no GP referral.A specialist doctor reads the recording, the pharmacist explains it in plain English, and you have your results in about a week.
Stage 03
Masks & apnoea devices
Mask fitting & machine set-up
— fitted lying down with air running, machine lesson, written plan.
Try or buy a machine — settings from your report, home trial or purchase, first-month check-in calls, 5-year warranty.
Stage 04
Keep it working
Masks, cushions and parts — sizes on file, easy reorders, text reminders when parts are due.
Check-ups and re-fits — leaks or discomfort fixed on the machine, free 30-day size swap, yearly pharmacist check-up.
Repairs and loan machine — bring it in with lead, chamber and tubing; warranty repair or written quote, loan machine while yours is away.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. No cost, and no obligation to take action
Your sleep apnoea journey in four steps
Step 01
Complimentary Consultation
15 minutes, no GP referral needed. We sit down with you, check whether you’re at risk of sleep apnoea, and answer your questions.
From there, you’ll be on one of three paths:
At risk? →
Step 2, the home sleep test
Already diagnosed or on a machine? →
Step 3 & 4, masks & devices
Something else going on →
we point you to your GP
Step 02
Get diagnosed "Home Sleep Test"
One night at home with a small wireless patch on your forehead — no wires, no clinic, no GP referral.
A specialist doctor reads the recording, the pharmacist explains it in plain English, and you have your results in about a week.
Step 03
Masks & apnoea devices
Mask fitting & machine set-up
— fitted lying down with air running, machine lesson, written plan.
Try or buy a machine — settings from your report, home trial or purchase, first-month check-in calls, 5-year warranty.
Step 04
Keep it working
Masks, cushions and parts — sizes on file, easy reorders, text reminders when parts are due.
Check-ups and re-fits — leaks or discomfort fixed on the machine, free 30-day size swap, yearly pharmacist check-up.
Repairs and loan machine — bring it in with lead, chamber and tubing; warranty repair or written quote, loan machine while yours is away.
Your sleep apnoea journey in four steps
Step 01
Complimentary Consultation
A free 15-minute chat, no GP referral needed, where we check your sleep apnoea risk and point you to the home sleep test, masks and devices, or your GP.
Step 02
Get diagnosed "Home Sleep Test"
One night at home with a wireless forehead patch — no wires, no GP referral — results in about a week.
Step 03
Masks & apnoea devices
Mask fitted lying down with the air running, machine set up from your report, home trial or purchase, first-month check-in calls and a 5-year warranty.
Step 04
Keep it working
Masks and parts reordered easily with text reminders, free re-fits and a yearly pharmacist check-up, plus warranty repairs with a loan machine while yours is away.
Stage 1
complimentary consultation
15 minutes, no GP referral needed. We sit down with you, check whether you’re at risk of sleep apnoea, and answer your questions.
From there, you’ll be on one of three paths:
At risk → Stage 2, the home sleep testAlready diagnosed or on a machine
→ Stage 3, masks & devicesSomething else going on → we point you to your GP
Stage 2
Get diagnosed
One night at home with a small wireless patch on your forehead — no wires, no clinic, no GP referral.A specialist doctor reads the recording, the pharmacist explains it in plain English, and you have your results in about a week.
Stage 03
Masks & apnoea devices
Mask fitting & machine set-up
— fitted lying down with air running, machine lesson, written plan.
Try or buy a machine — settings from your report, home trial or purchase, first-month check-in calls, 5-year warranty.
Stage 04
Keep it working
Masks, cushions and parts — sizes on file, easy reorders, text reminders when parts are due.
Check-ups and re-fits — leaks or discomfort fixed on the machine, free 30-day size swap, yearly pharmacist check-up.
Repairs and loan machine — bring it in with lead, chamber and tubing; warranty repair or written quote, loan machine while yours is away.
No GP referral needed for the home sleep test
Results reviewed by an independent sleep specialist
Pharmacist-led, in store in Buronga
Serving Mildura, Buronga, Robinvale and surrounds
The Test
Not sure if you have sleep Apnea?
You don’t need a night in a clinic.
Just wear a small, wire-free patch for one night in the comfort of your own bed. It records your sleep and the data goes to a sleep lab, where specialist doctors assess your sleep pattern and send a written report in about a week.
No GP referral needed for the home sleep test
Results reviewed by an independent sleep specialist
Pharmacist-led, in store in Buronga
Serving Mildura, Buronga, Robinvale and surrounds
The Test
Not sure if you have sleep Apnea?
You don’t need a night in a clinic.
Just wear a small, wire-free patch for one night in the comfort of your own bed. It records your sleep and the data goes to a sleep lab, where specialist doctors assess your sleep pattern and send a written report in about a week.
Your sleep apnoea journey, step by step
Your Path to Better Rest: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Lifelong Control
Each service has its own short path here, and most link to a page with the full detail. Start at the stage that fits you.
Your sleep apnoea journey, step by step
Your Path to Better Rest: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Lifelong Control
Each service has its own short path here, and most link to a page with the full detail. Start at the stage that fits you.
01
For anyone who hasn’t been tested. Start with the free consultation, then the home sleep test.
Service 01
Free consultation
You can book, call, or walk in for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your sleep concerns privately with a technician.During the session, the technician will demonstrate the home test kit, explain the process and costs, and let you decide whether to take it home today, book another night, or think it over.
02
For anyone who hasn’t been tested. Start with the free consultation, then the home sleep test.
Service 02
Home sleep test
The adult home sleep test requires no GP referral and involves a 15-minute kit handover to set up the app and practice applying a wireless forehead patch for one night of use.After returning the kit, an independent specialist reviews your recording within a week, followed by a 15-minute pharmacist consultation to discuss and keep your results.
03
TWO SERVICES
Treatment
For people whose sleep study report recommends CPAP, whether the test was done with us or somewhere else.
Service 03
Mask fitting and machine set-up
The pharmacist reviews your sleep report and medications to measure and properly fit your mask while you lie down with the air running.
You also receive a hands-on machine lesson and a written management plan, with the flexibility to take the equipment home on trial or buy it outright.
Service 04
CPAP machines: try or buy
A pharmacist customizes your machine's settings based on your sleep study report, allowing you to either trial the device at home or purchase it directly.
Ongoing support includes check-in calls during your first month and a 5-year warranty once the machine is registered to its companion app during setup.
04
Step Three
Keep it working
For people already using a machine, wherever it was bought. Questions about your machine, your sleep or your other medicines? Just drop in.
Service 05
Masks, cushions and parts
Your therapy begins with a personalized pharmacist setup, mask fitting, and machine trial, supported by follow-up calls and a warranty.Replacing equipment is simple with recorded sizing, allowing you to easily reorder parts and receive convenient text reminders.
Service 06
Check-ups and mask re-fits
If you experience discomfort or leaks, we provide active re-fitting on the machine to adjust your straps, humidity, or mask size, including a free 30-day size swap for masks purchased from us.Ongoing care includes a yearly pharmacist check-up to review your machine's data, inspect your mask, and discuss your overall progress.
Service 07
Repairs and loan machine
If you experience discomfort or leaks, we provide active re-fitting on the machine to adjust your straps, humidity, or mask size, including a free 30-day size swap for masks purchased from us.Ongoing care includes a yearly pharmacist check-up to review your machine's data, inspect your mask, and discuss your overall progress.
01
For anyone who hasn’t been tested. Start with the free consultation, then the home sleep test.
Service 01
Free consultation
You can book, call, or walk in for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your sleep concerns privately with a technician.During the session, the technician will demonstrate the home test kit, explain the process and costs, and let you decide whether to take it home today, book another night, or think it over.
See the free consultation02
For anyone who hasn’t been tested. Start with the free consultation, then the home sleep test.
Service 02
Home sleep test
The adult home sleep test requires no GP referral and involves a 15-minute kit handover to set up the app and practice applying a wireless forehead patch for one night of use.After returning the kit, an independent specialist reviews your recording within a week, followed by a 15-minute pharmacist consultation to discuss and keep your results.
See the home sleep test03
For people whose sleep study report recommends CPAP, whether the test was done with us or somewhere else.
Service 03
Mask fitting and machine set-up
The pharmacist reviews your sleep report and medications to measure and properly fit your mask while you lie down with the air running.
You also receive a hands-on machine lesson and a written management plan, with the flexibility to take the equipment home on trial or buy it outright.
Service 04
CPAP machines: try or buy
A pharmacist customizes your machine's settings based on your sleep study report, allowing you to either trial the device at home or purchase it directly.
Ongoing support includes check-in calls during your first month and a 5-year warranty once the machine is registered to its companion app during setup.
04
For people already using a machine, wherever it was bought. Questions about your machine, your sleep or your other medicines? Just drop in.
Keep it working
Service 05
Masks, cushions and parts
Your therapy begins with a personalized pharmacist setup, mask fitting, and machine trial, supported by follow-up calls and a warranty.Replacing equipment is simple with recorded sizing, allowing you to easily reorder parts and receive convenient text reminders.
Service 06
Check-ups and mask re-fits
If you experience discomfort or leaks, we provide active re-fitting on the machine to adjust your straps, humidity, or mask size, including a free 30-day size swap for masks purchased from us.Ongoing care includes a yearly pharmacist check-up to review your machine's data, inspect your mask, and discuss your overall progress.
Service 07
Repairs and loan machine
If you experience discomfort or leaks, we provide active re-fitting on the machine to adjust your straps, humidity, or mask size, including a free 30-day size swap for masks purchased from us.Ongoing care includes a yearly pharmacist check-up to review your machine's data, inspect your mask, and discuss your overall progress.
Questions people ask us
Questions people ask us
Not sure where you fit? Start with 15 minutes.
A free consultation. No GP referral. No obligation to do the test.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
CPAP therapy is used to treat obstructive sleep apnoea.
Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and whether CPAP is right for you.The health information on this page is general. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace advice from your doctor.
Sources: healthdirect, Obstructive sleep apnoea (reviewed June 2024); Sleep Health Foundation, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea; Better Health Channel, Sleep apnoea (reviewed October 2021).
Not sure where you fit? Start with 15 minutes.
A free consultation. No GP referral. No obligation to do the test.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
CPAP therapy is used to treat obstructive sleep apnoea.
Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and whether CPAP is right for you.The health information on this page is general. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace advice from your doctor.
Sources: healthdirect, Obstructive sleep apnoea (reviewed June 2024); Sleep Health Foundation, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea; Better Health Channel, Sleep apnoea (reviewed October 2021).
