Events that Painaustralia has hosted and attended at Parliament House.

Painaustralia and Palliative Care

November 2025

Painaustralia joined Palliative Care for an event at Parliament House.

Hosted by the Parliamentary Friends of Palliative Care, the event brought together policymakers, clinicians, and advocates who want to advance compassionate, evidence-based care for all Australians. Painaustralia showcased a new My Pain assessment Communication Tool (MPaCT) in development, and Palliative Care Australia’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 was launched at the event, highlighting national efforts to improve the experience of people living with pain and those receiving palliative care. 

Our CEO, Monika Boogs, spoke at the event, highlight how effective pain management is fundamental to maintaining dignity and quality of life for people receiving palliative care.
Whether someone is living with chronic pain or nearing the end of life, pain management is fundamental to dignity and quality of care. 
Pain can be incredibly difficult to describe or measure, especially for people in palliative care, older Australians, people who are non-verbal or anyone whose voice may not always be heard.
Recognising and responding to pain with empathy and evidence-based care is one of the most powerful things we can do to improve quality of life.