Become a Member with the Australian Pain Society
Join the Society and connect with a multidisciplinary network advancing pain care in Australia and beyond; supporting your work, your learning, and your contribution to a globally connected field.
Become a memberFind Your Membership Type
Income greater than AU $125,000
Income between AU $75,000 to AU $125,000
Income less than AU $75,000
Student - Proof of full time student status + annual income less than AU $50,000
Retiree - If not fully retired, please select appropriate Regular membership
Income greater than AU $125,000
Note: Pre-tax gross income is the annual income from all sources, i.e. not only from pain related work.
Regular C
$220
Half Year Rate
$440
Annual Rate
Membership fees are valid from 1 January to 31 December each year. Half Year rates apply to new members who join from 1 July to 30 September. New members who join from 1 October pay the full year rate and have their membership extended to 31 December of the following year.
Income between AU $75,000 to AU $125,000
Note: Pre-tax gross income is the annual income from all sources, i.e. not only from pain related work.
Regular B
$130
Half Year Rate
$260
Annual Rate
Membership fees are valid from 1 January to 31 December each year. Half Year rates apply to new members who join from 1 July to 30 September. New members who join from 1 October pay the full year rate and have their membership extended to 31 December of the following year.
Income less than AU $75,000
Note: Pre-tax gross income is the annual income from all sources, i.e. not only from pain related work.
Regular A
$65
Half Year Rate
$130
Annual Rate
Membership fees are valid from 1 January to 31 December each year. Half Year rates apply to new members who join from 1 July to 30 September. New members who join from 1 October pay the full year rate and have their membership extended to 31 December of the following year.
Student - Proof of full time student status + annual income less than AU $50,000
Note: Pre-tax gross income is the annual income from all sources, i.e. not only from pain related work.
Student
N/A
Half Year Rate
$65
Annual Rate
Membership fees are valid from 1 January to 31 December each year. Half Year rates apply to new members who join from 1 July to 30 September. New members who join from 1 October pay the full year rate and have their membership extended to 31 December of the following year.
Retiree - If not fully retired, please select appropriate Regular membership
Retiree
N/A
Half Year Rate
$65
Annual Rate
Membership fees are valid from 1 January to 31 December each year. Half Year rates apply to new members who join from 1 July to 30 September. New members who join from 1 October pay the full year rate and have their membership extended to 31 December of the following year.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Why join the Australian Pain Society?
Membership connects you to a national community advancing evidence-based pain care — supporting your work, your learning, and your impact.
FIND YOUR MEMBERSHIP TYPEMember-Only Learning And Professional Development
• Includes free monthly webinars and recordings (up to 10 CPD hrs per year).
• Discounted registration for APS conferences and other professional development.
• Automated tracking of your CPD hours.
• Opportunity to obtain all your CPD through one website.
Exclusive Member Access grants, scholarships and awards
Supporting research, education, conference travel and career development.
Connect With A Global Pain Care Community
Join the Australian chapter of a broader international community advancing evidence-based pain care.
Contribute to National Advocacy and Policy
Support evidence-informed approaches to pain management through APS advocacy, position statements and national initiatives.
FOR MEMBERS
Membership Levels Explained
The Australian Pain Society offers several membership categories to reflect different career stages and professional backgrounds. Each level provides access to core member benefits, with eligibility based on your experience, role, or status.
Regular Membership
Regular membership of the Australian Pain Society is normally open to health professionals, researchers, and educators with an interest in pain science, pain management, and related fields. Regular Members should have a relevant tertiary qualification. Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the membership committee of the APS.
Retiree Membership
Retiree membership is available to members who are fully retired yet maintain an interest in staying involved with the society.
Student Membership
Student membership is normally open to bona fide full time students over the age of seventeen years whose course will lead to professional qualifications that might lead them to take up regular membership.
Honorary Membership
Honorary membership is available to members who are APS Distinguished Members and is also considered for members who may be considering ceasing their membership due to retirement and have belonged to the APS for a total of 30 or more years (whether continuous or interrupted). Applications should be made to the APS secretariat.
Membership rights
Only financial, regular, retiree, and student members have the right to vote at ordinary, annual or special meetings of the society, may hold official positions within the society, join society special interest groups and be able to nominate or second any class of new member.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my income include only pain related work?
Regular membership of the Australian Pain Society is normally open to Health Professionals or Researchers working or interested in the field of Pain Medicine or management. Regular Members should have a tertiary qualification. Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the membership committee of the APS.
How do I qualify for a student membership?
Regular membership of the Australian Pain Society is normally open to Health Professionals or Researchers working or interested in the field of Pain Medicine or management. Regular Members should have a tertiary qualification. Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the membership committee of the APS.
What if I’m not fully retired?
Regular membership of the Australian Pain Society is normally open to Health Professionals or Researchers working or interested in the field of Pain Medicine or management. Regular Members should have a tertiary qualification. Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the membership committee of the APS.
Still have questions?
See all FAQs"The APS is truly collegial, enabling all professions to connect and learn from each other and undoubtedly it has one of the best pain conferences in the world."
Dr Tim Austin FACP
Specialist Pain Physiotherapist
Member since 2007
"Joining APS has been critical to my work in persistent pain, connecting me with pain experts and keeping me up to date with advances in contemporary practice. APS provides support, encouragement and guidance while working in a regional setting."
Lil Cox
Occupational Therapist
Member since 2021
"The APS has been an excellent organisation to be involved with. Its annual conference is genuinely multidisciplinary and provides a valuable opportunity to network with like-minded clinicians working in the field of pain management."
