Painaustralia is Australia’s leading pain advocacy body working to improve the quality of life of people living with pain, their families and carers, and to minimise the social and economic burden of pain on individuals and the community.
ABC News
Woman feels abandoned by WA health system amid year-long chronic pain battle
June 2025
Chronic pain can have devastating impacts on our daily lives and it can often be extremely difficult to access treatment and support, particularly in regional and rural areas. Western Australian Jayde Guest tells her story to ABC which also featured our CEO, Monika Boogs.
2024 Annual Report
June 2025
We are proud to share Painaustralia’s 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of renewal, advocacy and impact.
From driving national conversations on pain policy, launching new tools like the Opioid Safety Toolkit and Kaha App, to celebrating excellence through our inaugural Pinnacle Awards - this year’s report captures our continued commitment to amplifying the voices of people living with pain.
Read the full report here and see how we are working to create a more supportive and equitable health system for the 3.7 million Australians affected by chronic pain.
Media Release
Painaustralia appoints new Chair
16 June 2025
Painaustralia is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Corbell as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.
Mr Corbell brings a wealth of public policy and governance experience to the role, having previously served as the Deputy Chief Minister, Health Minister and Attorney General among other ministerial portfolios during his term as a member of the ACT Legislative Assembly between 1997 and 2016.
He is also currently the Chairman of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and holds a range of board chair and non-executive director positions. Mr Corbell is widely respected for his leadership in health, justice, and climate policy, and has a long-standing commitment to legislative and public system reform that delivers equitable access and sustainable outcomes for the community.
“It is a privilege to take on the role of Chair at Painaustralia,” Mr Corbell said. “The organisation plays a critical role in advancing the needs of the 3.7 million Australians living with chronic pain. We must ensure their concerns and challenges are heard and that they have access to safe, effective, evidence-based pain care and treatments.”

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