I have chronic pain

Chronic Pain means pain that doesn't go away. It can be a scary, isolating, and cruel experience, for you and your loved ones.

It can be severe, but the word chronic refers to long lasting rather than severe.

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I know someone with chronic pain

When pain doesn't go away, it can be a scary, isolating, and cruel experience, for your loved ones too.

Caring for someone living with Chronic Pain can leave you feeling helpless and frightened.

If you care for someone who lives with Chronic Pain, we can support you too.

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Health Professionals

Helping people living with chronic pain can be distressing and challenging if you are a health professional.

Chronic Pain Australia has resources for Health Professionals.

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News

News and Events

Chronic Pain Australia website launch

Our new website is being launched during September. Please be patient with us as the site evolves. There's a bunch of great resources we'll be bringing to you, so please check back for updates regularly.

Pain Awareness Week Consumer Forum

Sunday, 7th September, Sydney - join us for a day of free information sessions on chronic pain and a Q&A panel featuring Australia's leading pain clinicians.

Pain is Not Invisible Project

We're creating a map of Australia's pain. We want to learn about your pain - where it's felt, how it makes you feel, its impact on your life - and importantly, what support you need.

If you live with Chronic Pain, know someone who does, or know a carer, encourage them to visit thepainproject.org, be counted and join a community of Australians who want to make their struggle with pain visible.

Join the count now ›

Support Group Kit Launch

In September 2008 we launch our Support Group Start-Up Kit. We can help you set up your own local support group. Call us for more information.