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In this issue:

Issue 98
  • A message from the CEO
  • Launch of Parliamentary Friends of Pain Management Group
  • Launch of updated Pain Services Directory
  • New definition of Pain
  • Opioid Reforms Consumer feedback
  • Pain and Its Management webinar
  • Telehealth offering virtual support through pain management services
  • Workers Compensation investigation reveals shocking denial of treatment and neglect of people with chronic pain
  • Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
  • Submissions and Policy Updates IS98
  • Media: National Pain Awareness Week
  • Australian Pain Society’s First Webinar for health practitioners
  • Guest Article: National Pain Management Education Strategy for Australian Health Practitioners

Pain and Its Management webinar

Painaustralia has partnered with TerryWhite Chemmart in driving consumer awareness of holistic pain management to mark National Pain week.

The ‘Real Talk’ series was introduced by Painaustralia CEO Carol Bennett and followed by Painaustralia Clinical Advisor, Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr Malcolm Hogg who covered such topics as pain medication use, pain management tips while at home during Covid-19, nutrition and movement and tools to manage pain. Watch the webinar here.

 

 

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If your organisation cares about people in pain and wants to make a difference, please consider becoming a member of Painaustralia.

Our capacity to influence government policy and improve understanding and management of pain is directly related to the strength of our membership network. Your support could make all the difference.
 

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With one in five Australians living with pain it is likely that someone you know is directly affected. Painaustralia is the national peak body working to improve the quality of life of people living with pain, their families and carers, and to minimise the social and economic burden of pain.

Donations of more than $100 will be acknowledged in the Painaustralia Annual Review, unless you wish to remain anonymous. Note that all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

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