A Record-Breaking Ride: 33 Hours to Champion Chronic Pain Awareness
In an extraordinary test of endurance, resilience, and community spirit, seasoned athlete Mark Brinker will lead a historic effort to break the Guinness World Record for the longest static cycle class. He is a passionate advocate for health and wellness and a long-time supporter of chronic pain initiatives. This monumental 33-hour cycling challenge will take […]
Chronic Pain is smashing society: Relationships and productivity at risk due to widespread chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Australia Wins Best Consumer Awareness Campaign for ‘Let Them Know How Strong You Are’ campaign
Chronic Pain Australia wins Painaustralia and Pain Foundation Pinnacles Pain Sector Award for Best Consumer Awareness Campaign for National Pain Week 2023. To view the campaign and material, please click here. Chronic pain is an invisible condition which affects 3.6 million Australians. Not for profit body Chronic Pain Australia is the voice of Australians living with […]
Chronic Pain Australia Urges National Inquiry and Bipartisan Support for Reform of Chronic Pain Sector
Chronic Pain Australia, representing the interests of 3.6 million Australians living with chronic pain, is deeply concerned by the findings presented in the recent investigative report by ABC Four Corners titled “Pain Factory.” The revelations regarding the harm inflicted on individuals seeking relief from chronic pain are alarming and demand urgent attention. The investigation has […]
Chronic Pain Australia and Australian Pain Management Association Merge to Form a Unified Voice for Chronic Pain Community
Chronic Pain Australia (CPA) and the Australian Pain Management Association (APMA) are pleased to announce their merger, marking a significant milestone in their shared mission to enhance support for individuals living with chronic pain. The newly unified organisation will continue under the name Chronic Pain Australia, preserving vital programs such as the National Pain Survey, […]
Endometriosis Australia co-founder joins the Board at Chronic Pain Australia
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to publicly welcome Donna Ciccia to the Chronic Australia Board and introduce her to our members. She recently sat down with us to share her story of founding and growing Endometriosis Australia and provide her insight on the challenges people with endometriosis face today. We are thrilled […]
Chronic Pain Australia Founder Named in Australia Day Honours List
Many of our members would recognise Dr Coralie Wales as the passionate pain advocate that founded Chronic Pain Australia back in 2006, while others may know of her work managing major projects and programs in healthcare that put health consumers and community at the forefront. Yesterday however Dr Wales’s was introduced to Australia as one […]