"Pain is one of the biggest health issues in Australia today – every bit as big as cancer, AIDS and coronary heart disease. Yet it remains one of the most neglected areas of health-care." Professor Michael Cousins AM, Chair National Pain Strategy. 
New online tool offers better cancer pain control
A new cancer pain management tool, launched today (12 November) places best-practice, evidence based...
Pain – a chronic issue in rural Australia
Chronic pain is more prevalent in rural and remote Australia than in the cities.
AML Alliance Pain Management and Prevention Workshop – Adelaide on 12 December
Health professionals from all disciplines working in pain and Medicare Local program staff...
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New online tool offers better cancer pain control
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Pain – a chronic issue in rural Australia
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AML Alliance Pain Management and Prevention Workshop – Adelaide on 12 December
Pain Management is a Human Right
The Declaration of Montreal states access to pain management is a fundamental human right. The Declaration was supported by 126 countries at the IASP World Congress on Pain in 2010. Read more...
National Pain Strategy
The National Pain Strategy is the first comprehensive strategy in Australia and the world that sets out to improve the assessment and treatment of all forms of pain, in particular chronic pain. Read more...
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Your Stories
One in five Australians – including adolescents and children – live with chronic pain, and one in three people aged over 65. Read some of their first-hand experiences of pain and treatments. If you are someone living with chronic pain and would like to share your story, please contact us.
Painaustralia's 2012 Annual Report
Painaustralia has released its 2012 Annual Report. Click here to download.
.Global Year Against Visceral Pain
The plight of the 10 per cent of women who suffer in silence from the hidden burden of pelvic pain will be highlighted as part of the Global Year Against Visceral Pain, which begins today. Read more...