About The Australian Pain Society

The Australian Pain Society (APS) was formed in 1979 as the Australian Chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. It is a not-for-profit registered charity and is directed by an elected honorary Board of Directors. Annual subscriptions are set at the minimal level necessary to cover administrative costs of the society.
The APS is a multidisciplinary organisation with representatives among its members from many medical specialties, as well as physiotherapy, psychology, nursing, general practitioners other health professionals and the basic sciences.
The membership numbers in excess of 800, and includes investigators and clinicians who are active in the field of pain and its management.

Vision

All people will have optimal pain management throughout life.

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.

Priorities

In order to achieve our purpose, the Australian Pain Society will provide:

• Membership
• Research
• Education
• Services and resources
• Good governance and operations
• Advocacy

Organisation Chart 

APS Organisation Chart as a PDF

Strategic Plan Projects 2025-27

Priority Area	Project
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 Committee Formation of Clinical Advisory Committee

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Click here to download the Society Strategic Plan Projects 2025-27 as a PDF.

The Australian Pain Society is keen to enlist as members, other professionals interested in supporting the society in its goal of alleviating the suffering of our fellow citizens.

Active membership in the APS is open to all health care professionals engaged in pain research or in the diagnosis and management of pain syndromes.

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