Chronic Pain Australia

Chronic Pain Australia is proud to support Musculoskeletal Health Awareness Month (MHAM) and the World’s Biggest Sit-In. Join us as we help to raise awareness for musculoskeletal health and the 150+ conditions that affect over 7 million Australians. Our friends at Musculoskeletal Health Australia are conducting a record-breaking chair-based exercise class! Invite your friends, family, and colleagues to get involved and help spread the word. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9vAbvsD #MusculoskeletalHealth #WorldsBiggestSitIn #ChronicPainAustralia #MHAM

Men’s Circle Pain Support Group 💪 Our Men’s Circle Pain Support Group is a Men’s Shed style space where everyone identifying as male can talk openly, share experiences, and connect with others who truly understand what it's like to live with chronic pain. No pressure, no judgment—just a laid-back group where we support each other and make sure everyone feels heard. Use this link to register! https://lnkd.in/g8uWNrFm 🗓 We meet once a month - Last Monday of the month. Looking for a community of men who get it? This is the place. Let’s tackle this together—you don’t have to go through it alone. #MensSupportGroup #ChronicPain #PainSupportGroup

Join our online Pain Support Group - Everyone is Welcome! Dealing with chronic pain? Supporting someone who is? Or just curious to hear from others in the same boat? Come hang out with us! We’re a super welcoming group where you can connect, share, and feel understood. 💛 📅We meet every month - Last Saturday Everyone is Welcome, no matter what your story is. Let's get through this together! Use this link to register! https://lnkd.in/gSXdzbta #PainSupportGroup #ChronicPain #YouBelongHere #ChronicPainCommunity

This latest video from Peter O’Sullivan highlights how 'movement is medicine' for chronic pain. Find out how gentle, everyday movements like walking or stretching can lead to long-term relief and improved mobility. Peter explains how even the smallest actions can help 'break the pain cycle' and positively impact your mental and physical health. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gaGhDEjr  It’s not about perfection – it’s about progress. Whether you’re just starting or continuing your journey, this video is packed with practical tips to help you manage pain and 'find what works for your body.' #ChronicPain #PainManagement #MovementIsMedicine #ChronicPainAustralia

SEEKING YOUNG AUSTRALIANS (16-24) WITH CHRONIC PAIN FOR A NEW STUDY What is this study about? This project aims to understand the preferences of young people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain, specifically the features of an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital coach to support their pain care and any concerns about the potential issues of digital health solutions. Who can participate? We are inviting young people (aged 16-24 years), living in Australia, who are currently experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain to take part in this study. ‘Musculoskeletal’ means pain experienced in muscles, bones, joints, and nerves, and ‘chronic’ means pain that has lasted for at least 3 months or more. What does participation involve? Completing a 15-minute online survey Benefits for you? Participants will have the chance to win 1 of 5 gift vouchers. When do applications close? 31st October 2024 How to apply? To find out more and take part, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/g677YESz Please contact the Senior Research Manager, Dr. Sam Rowbotham (Sam.Rowbotham@curtin.edu.au) for more information. You can also follow their social media pages Instagram and Twitter: @mypainhealth Facebook: @mypath

We’re thrilled to see chronic pain finally getting the attention it deserves. Osher Günsberg’s powerful new documentary dives deep into the realities of living with chronic pain in Australia. Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians, and it’s time we open up the conversation about this invisible yet life-altering condition. Chronic Pain Australia played an integral role in working with Osher and the team to ensure the lived experience of our community was at the forefront. Through personal stories and expert insights, this documentary sheds light on the challenges faced by millions, while also exploring potential treatments and ways to understand and manage pain. 🙌 💡 This one-hour documentary premieres at 8.30pm Thursday 21 November on SBS and SBS On Demand. https://lnkd.in/g9Y4SZY7 #ChronicPainAustralia #ChronicPain #OsherGünsberg #PainAwareness #InvisibleIllness #SBSDocumentary

We often think of playground injuries as fleeting—something that heals with time. But for some, like young Cooper, what seemed like a simple school yard “accident” ended up being the start of a long and lonely journey of chronic pain. It took months of “agony” navigating the health system before Cooper was finally diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome – a rare neurological disease that affects 5000 Aussies and causes “excruciatingly painful” reactions to stimuli including air and water. Through our Kids in Pain Initiative, Chronic Pain Australia is committed to supporting young Australians like Cooper and their families. Children deserve to grow up without the burden of isolation, stigma and unanswered questions that chronic pain can bring with it, and we’re here to ensure they receive the care, understanding, and support they need. 👉 Read Cooper’s full story and join us in advocating for better support for all kids in pain. https://lnkd.in/g36MdYWY #ChronicPain #ChildrensHealth #KidsInPain #PainAwareness #CRPS #ChronicPainAustralia Learn more at www.kidsinpain.org.au Joshua W. Pate, PhD Rebecca Fechner Nicolette Ellis Melinda S.

Great news for the chronic pain community! The UK has adapted Chronic Pain Australia’s National Pain Survey and is running their 2nd edition this month. We are proud to see this impactful survey take root in the UK, aiming to understand and improve the lives of those living with chronic pain.

Thank you Melinda & Cooper for sharing your story and helping us #BreakTheSilence on children in chronic pain 💚 #KidsinPain #chronicpain #crps

Last night on Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia, 19-year-old Sienna shared her powerful story about growing up with pain and its impact on her dream of becoming an Olympian. If you missed the interview, check out the link below. Bravo to Sienna for her courage and inspiration! Thank you for bringing attention to the 1 in 5 children living with pain. #kidsinpain #KidsInPainWeek #supportkidsinpain #ChronicPainAustralia