About this site

Healthy Shiftwork is a research initiative led by the Appleton Institute at CQUniversity Australia, focused on shiftwork health, sleep, fatigue, and workplace wellbeing.

The website provides evidence-based resources to support the health and wellbeing of people who work non-standard hours, including shiftworkers and night workers.

The goal of Healthy Shiftwork is to translate sleep and health research into practical tools, improve wellbeing, safety, and performance, and support individuals and organisations managing shiftwork.

Healthy Shiftwork focuses on three core pillars commonly affected by shiftwork.

Sleep and circadian rhythms
Sleep quality and duration
Managing biological clocks
Reducing fatigue

Nutrition and eating patterns
Meal timing for shift workers
Healthy food choices
Managing energy levels

Physical activity
Exercise recommendations
Recovery strategies
Maintaining physical health

Healthy Shiftwork also provides guidance for workplaces that employ shiftworkers, including fatigue management strategies, worker health and wellbeing support, and workplace safety improvements.

Shift Worker Resources
Evidence-based guidance on sleep, nutrition, and physical activity

Workplace Guidance
Information and recommendations for organisations employing shiftworkers

Health Topics
Detailed information on sleep science, circadian rhythms, fatigue, and shiftwork health

Research and Expertise
Healthy Shiftwork is informed by research conducted by the Appleton Institute

Related organisations to Healthy Shiftwork

Appleton Institute
CQUniversity Australia

Healthy Shiftwork is an Australian research-based website that provides practical, evidence-based guidance on sleep, nutrition, and physical activity for shift workers and organisations, with the aim of improving health, safety, and performance.