Advancing the Understanding and Management of Pain
The Australian Pain Society is the nation’s leading multidisciplinary society for clinicians, researchers and educators working in pain.
We bring together health professionals committed to improving outcomes for people living with pain. Through national education programs, research collaboration and evidence-informed advocacy, APS strengthens clinical practice and policy across Australia.
Our vision
All people will have optimal pain management throughout life.
Our purpose
The Australian Pain Society is a multidisciplinary association whose purpose is to advance pain management through education, research, and advocacy for transformational improvements in clinical care.
WHAT WE DO
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• Support multidisciplinary collaboration and networking
• Advocate for evidence-based pain policy
• Facilitate research and knowledge exchange
• Connect professionals through Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Offer opportunities to grow professionally through broader organisational involvement
WHO WE REPRESENT
APS is a multidisciplinary society representing health professionals, researchers and educators working with pain:
Medical Specialties
Including Pain Medicine, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation Medicine, Rheumatology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, General Practice, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Musculoskeletal, Paediatrics, Gynecology, Geriatric Medicine, and many more.
Nursing
Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nursing Specialties
Allied Health
Including Physiotherapy, Psychology, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dentistry, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Dietetics and Nutrition, and many more.
Science Research
Including basic pain science, clinical and translational research and many more specialist areas building our understanding of pain.
Educators and policy makers
APS members work across hospitals, private practice, research institutions, government organisations and community settings throughout Australia.
OUR IMPACT
For almost 50 years, the Australian Pain Society has played a central role in strengthening Australia’s response to pain.
Through its Annual Scientific Meeting, year-round webinars and professional education programs, APS facilitates the exchange of research and clinical knowledge. The Society also supports innovation through grants and scholarships, and contributes to policy development through advocacy and position statements developed in collaboration with national and international partners.
Governance
APS is governed by an elected Board and supported by a Secretariat.
Board & Committee
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Strategic plan
Strategic Plans — Aug 2025 - Aug 2027
MEMBERSHIP
• Mentorship Program (ASM 2026)
• Members Brand Benefits
RESEARCH
• ECR Launchpad Grants Scheme (ASM 2026)Supporting Research Visibility
EDUCATION
• Launch of new website & membership portal (ASM 2026)Monthly Webinars (post ASM 2026)
SERVICES AND RESOURCES
• Develop an APS Position Statement on “The role of the Pharmacist in the management of pain”
GOOD GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS
• Review of APS Policies & By-Laws
ADVOCACY
• Formation of Advocacy CommitteeFormation of Clinical Advisory Committee
Advocacy
OUR NETWORK
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