Webinars & Events
National Pain Week 2023
Facebook Live 01
The State of Pain Panel Discussion
The event will include fruitful dialogue between key opinion leaders from Australia’s pain sector as they discuss chronic pain issues uncovered in the 2023 National Pain Survey.
Our chronic pain community will hear the new results of the 2023 National Pain Survey, up-to-date information about the effect of chronic pain, and how the national healthcare system is coping.
Supported by unrestricted educational grant
Facebook Live 02
Frontiers in Pain Research
Curious about up-to-date treatments and management options for your chronic pain?
Hear from Richard Chye, Professor Peter O’Sullivan and Professor Sylvia Gustin on the future of chronic pain management.
Supported by unrestricted educational grant
Facebook Live 03
New Horizons and Innovations in Pain Management
Hear from Peter Comerford CEO of Promethean BioPharma, Professor Jeff Hughes Chief Scientific Officer at Painchek and Erin MacIntyre on the potential upcoming over-the-counter medications and leading-edge pain management techniques, including medicinal cannabis.
Supported by unrestricted educational grant
Facebook Live 04
Mr Pain Live Podcast: Alcohol, Pain and Opioids
Hear from Peter Comerford CEO of Promethean BioPharma, Professor Jeff Hughes Chief Scientific Officer at Painchek and Erin MacIntyre on the potential upcoming over-the-counter medications and leading-edge pain management techniques, including medicinal cannabis.
A FOUR-PART WEBINAR SERIES - DEEP DIVE INTO MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Dr Graham has worked in a range of specialties, including emergency medicine, psychiatry and cancer care. Whilst working in cancer care, she saw how medicinal cannabis could make a difference in a patient’s symptoms and their day-to-day life. This made her passionate about medicinal cannabis and ensuring that her patients receive the best possible care. She has a particular interest in mental health, insomnia and chronic pain conditions.
Recognising the immense potential of telemedicine to bridge gaps in access to quality healthcare, Dr Graham eagerly embraced the opportunity to join the MedReleaf Telehealth Clinics in April 2023 and has built a large following of patients with her warm demeanour and genuine compassion towards her patients.
Part 1:
The Basics – How Does Medicinal Cannabis Work in Chronic Pain?
Are you interested in learning more about the role of medicinal cannabis in chronic pain management?
Many Australians living with chronic pain describe medicinal cannabis as a ‘painchanger’.
Watch the first of a four-part webinar series on Medicinal Cannabis led by Dr Rebecca Graham, MedReleaf Telehealth Clinics GP, to learn about the basics of how medicinal cannabis works in chronic pain. This includes the benefits of medicinal cannabis, chronic pain relief, quality of life, mental health and more. As well as the side effects of medicinal cannabis to monitor for.
Part 2:
Medicinal Cannabis Botanicals and Compounds Explained – What is the difference between CBD, THC, Terpenes, Indica, Sativa and Hybrid strains?
Have you ever wondered the difference between CBD, THC, Terpenes, Indica, Sativa and Hybrid strains in Medicinal Cannabis?
Watch part 2 of our webinar series on Medicinal Cannabis and chronic pain management: “Medicinal Cannabis Botanicals and Compounds Explained”, presented by Dr Rebecca Graham, Medreleaf Telehealth Clinics GP, where she will discuss where to find reliable information about medicinal cannabis and explain medicinal cannabis botanicals, compounds and medicinal cannabis strains.
Part 3:
Everything you need to consider before starting Medicinal Cannabis – What should I know before starting Medicinal Cannabis?
Medicinal Cannabis is easily one of the most talked about topics within the chronic pain community.
Dr Rebecca Graham, Medreleaf Telehealth Clinics GP, will cover everything that you need to consider before starting Medicinal Cannabis for chronic pain management, from dosage and cost, to what to note prior to taking medicinal cannabis and what to monitor.
Part 4:
Discussing Medicinal Cannabis with my GP – What are my options if my GP does not want to prescribe medicinal cannabis?
Watch the final part of our Deep Dive into Medicinal Cannabis video series, where Dr Rebecca Graham, Medreleaf Telehealth Clinics GP, will cover how to engage your GP and other health practitioners about using medicinal cannabis to treat pain.
National Pain Week 2022
Triple AAA Campaign
Our 3 year strategy
Triple AAA care 2022 – sets into action a minimum standard of care, for all Australians who live with chronic pain. Triple AAA care is founded upon our three strategic pillars
• Awareness
• Accessibility
• Affordability
These pillars emerged from the complex issues identified year on year by our National Pain Survey.
Facebook Live 01
Opening Event
Experience chronic pain or know someone who does? Join a national movement promoting accessible and affordable pain-management. We will explore the results of the National Pain Survey and launch our national movement.
Chronic Pain Australia believes that a triple AAA economy should deliver triple AAA standards of care, which is why we’re launching our Triple AAA campaign promoting Awareness, Access and Affordability.
From patient perspectives to industry experts, we will cover strategies and experiences that will help you manage your chronic pain.
Facebook Live 02
Cancer Pain... We Are All in This Together!
Webinar 01
My pain is real. Why would I see a psychologist?
By Melissa Day and Ingrid Bindicsova
This webinar will provide a brief background on the multidisciplinary nature of chronic pain.
We will then discuss the neuroscience of pain and its relief in order to demonstrate the role of psychological interventions in changing the way the brain processes pain to make plasticity work for you rather than against you.
We will conclude with some practical guidance on where to find a psychologist with expertise in pain management, as well as several other freely available resources.
Webinar 02
The Pain Toolkit
By Pete Moore
Hear from Pete Moore the author of ‘The Pain Toolkit’ which is a simple patient interactive booklet that is used by healthcare professionals internationally to start off the pain self-management conversation.
Webinar 03
Explain Pain: Consumer guide
By Anjelo Ratnachandra
Anjelo Ratnachandra unpacks the changes that occur when pain changes from acute to chronic and provides an answer to common questions, such as why the weather or mood impact your pain experience.
Webinar 04
Flare Up & Fatigue: Red, Amber & Green Zones
By Brent Weeks
Finding it hard to keep your pain at a manageable level?
Hear from Brent Weeks about a simple management tool that has helped many people experiencing chronic pain keep themselves in ‘the green zone.’
Brent specialises in multidisciplinary sports rehabilitation in his career, working with major sporting teams, including the Western Bulldogs (AFL) and the Melbourne Rebels (Rugby Union).
Webinar 05
Evaluating The Risks & Benefits of Medicines
By Nicolette Ellis
Are you wondering if the combination of medicines you’re taking is ideal?
Medicines are the most used treatment in healthcare. Nicolette Ellis provides some simple strategies you can use to review, track, and monitor the benefits and risks of your medicines.
Webinar 06
Enabling Participation in Meaningful Activities
By Fiona Thomas
Occupational therapy is a cornerstone of pain management.
Fiona Thomas is an accomplished pain academic and occupational therapist. She will discuss the role of occupational therapy in helping individuals participate fully in life despite the presence of pain.
Fiona will speak on strategies and techniques occupational therapists may use when treating pain or helping people manage their pain themselves.
Webinar 07
The What, Why, & How of Nutrition and Pain
By Katherine Brain
What is the relationship between food, mood and pain?
Dr Katherine Brain explains the important role nutrition plays when it comes to pain management.
Dr Brain is an accredited practising dietitian and pain academic. She combines her lived experience with chronic pain and her expertise in nutrition, to shed light on the complex relationship between nutrition and pain.
