Joining Australia’s most friendly and responsive association for persistent pain brings lots of members’ benefits. We can help you with joining support groups or link you with others by phone or email in your local area. Coming soon... APMA on Facebook!

APMA membership also gives you:

• Quarterly Wellbeing newsletters
• 20% off all books20% off all books
• Access to the APMA library of pain conditions and management resources
• Wide ranging volunteer activities to support return to community living
• Ability to feed into and provide feedback on National and State pain management strategies and policies
• Voting rights for the APMA Management Committee team

Support Groups

APMA offers an alternative to coping alone with persistent pain and that is to join a support group.

APMA has a number of support groups up and running led by experienced volunteers. Our support groups provide you with the opportunity to meet up regularly with others in a similar situation and:

• Talk freely about your experiences and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental environment
• Share helpful hints and practical tips
• Access to APMA’s library of disease and pain management information
• Receive and give encouragement and support to others
• Chat and make new friends

Brisbane – north

Brisbane – south east

Brisbane – bayside (coming soon)

PAIN - Maryborough Qld

If you would like to attend any of the above group meetings, please RSVP to Annette on 07 3359 2275 or info@painmanagement.org.au

Wellbeing newsletter

Be informed of persistent pain events and new medical breakthroughs with our Wellbeing newsletter – Summer Autumn, Winter and Spring. In each issue read about:

• Patient Masterclass – outlines practical suggestions for patients to employ with their treating medical practitioners
• My Story – Personal anecdotes by members brings a common element to others’ suffering and provides inspiration and positive ideas for managing chronic pain
• Stay connected – readers can write in & have their questions answered or connect with other people in their area
• A specific pain condition/disease is explained
• A pain management technique is explored
• Pain management clinics – a different pain clinic is featured in each Wellbeing
• Clinical trial information and/or medical breakthroughs in chronic pain management
• One of Life’s Little Indulgences - A rural retreat, spa or disability friendly tourist destination

Wellbeing Summer Newsletter 2010

Autumn WellBeing Vol 2 No2 Click here to read the newsletter

Summer WellBeing Vol 2 No1 Click here to read the newsletter

Membership Discounts

• 10% off Kiva Spa and Bathhouse, Mullimbimby

Recommended reading about pain from APMA

Price list - 20% discount for APMA members