About Painaustralia
Who We Are
Painaustralia is the national voice for people living with chronic pain, and the families and carers who support them. Representing a broad network of health, medical, research and consumer organisations, we bring together expertise and lived experience to champion change. Around 3.7 million Australians live with chronic pain, yet many continue to face stigma, misunderstanding, and barriers to care.
Since our establishment in 2011, we have worked closely with governments, health professionals, funders, and research and education institutions to advance the National Pain Strategy and improve access to effective, affordable, world-class pain care across Australia. As the national peak pain advocacy body, we are a strong, collective voice for people living with pain and work to ensure they are recognised, respected, and supported - bringing pain into national conversations, challenging stigma, and ensuring lived experience shapes the care and systems designed for them.
Our vision
To ensure all Australians living with pain can easily access affordable world-class pain treatments and care.
Our mission
Painaustralia as the national peak pain advocacy body is dedicated to improving the well-being of people living with pain, their families and carers.
We work collaboratively with key stakeholders to elevate pain as a priority in the broader health agenda, driving conversations and raising awareness of the profound impacts of pain to reduce the associated stigma and ensure those affected receive the care and support they deserve.
Painaustralia’s Strategic Plan
