The National Pain Alliance is a cross-condition, lived experience–centred coalition of national organisations representing communities deeply impacted by chronic pain.
Grounded in lived experience, the Alliance works collaboratively to strengthen recognition of chronic pain as a cross-cutting health system issue and address structural gaps in policy, data and research.
The Alliance provides a unified voice to engage government, policymakers and stakeholders to improve recognition, measurement and support for people living with chronic pain.
The National Pain Alliance operates independently and in the public interest.
The Alliance works to strengthen recognition, coordination and accountability for chronic pain across Australia's health system.
Ensuring chronic pain is consistently captured across national health datasets so its prevalence, outcomes and system impact can be properly measured.
Strengthening cross-portfolio coordination to ensure chronic pain is addressed across health, disability, mental health, workforce and social policy.
Supporting the development of standardised measures that track function, participation, quality of life and long-term outcomes.
Expanding access to evidence-based, interdisciplinary pain management through primary care and specialist services.
Supporting research into pain mechanisms, treatments and models of care and improving translation of evidence into practice.
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent and disabling health challenges in Australia.
Because pain spans conditions, clinical specialties and government portfolios, responsibility for addressing it is often fragmented, resulting in delayed diagnosis, limited access to appropriate care, and reduced visibility in national policy and reform.
The National Pain Alliance has been established by national organisations representing communities where chronic pain is a significant contributor to disease burden, disability and reduced quality of life.
National body empowering people impacted by rheumatological and musculoskeletal disease and advocating for excellence in care.
National peak body for Australians with heritable connective tissue disorders.
Additional organisations representing communities affected by chronic pain may join the Alliance as membership expands.
For more information, contact info@chronicpainaustralia.org.au
or visit the Chronic Pain Australia website