Events that Painaustralia has hosted and attended at Parliament House.

Painaustralia and Palliative Care

November 2025

Painaustralia joined Palliative Care Australia for an event at Parliament House on 3 November 2025.

Hosted by the Parliamentary Friends of Palliative Care, the event brought together policymakers, clinicians, parliamentarians, and advocates who want to advance compassionate, evidence-based care for all Australians.

Painaustralia showcased the My Pain assessment Communication Tool (MPaCT) which is being developed by patients for patients, 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 Chair Simon Corbell facilitated a panel that examined the barriers and challenges for those nearing the end of live to access the pain care they deserve and an 11-point plan to resolve medicine shortages devised by Palliative Care Australia, Painaustralia and five other peak organisations was highlighted.

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.
“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,” she said.