Welcome to Pain Nurses Australia
Pain Nurses Australia, a not-for-profit organisation, established 22nd October 2021, transitioned from the former NSW Pain Interest Group Nursing Issues (PIGNI). On the 20th of April 2023, Pain Nurses Australia became registered with ASIC as public company limited by guarantee.
OUR MISSION
To advance and promote best practice in the provision of pain management for individuals experiencing pain by providing education to nurses
and allied health professionals who have a particular interest in pain and its management
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Professional development days and events promoting best practice for nurses and allied healthcare professionals
Opportunity for networking, peer support and group discussion
Quarterly electronic newsletters
Website with access to a mobile app, webinars and recorded education
Opportunities for scholarships
Discounted registration fees for our annual professional day
Up-to-date information about upcoming events and trends in pain management
Links to relevant resources and research
State Group events and contacts
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA and FEES
Healthcare Professionals interested in Pain Management
Membership Fee is $60 AUD per year. January 1st to December 31st
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Journal Club Meetings to access these meetings you need to sign in as a PNA member Join or Renew
Educational Meetings to access these meetings you need to sign in as a PNA member Join or Renew
Trade Corner to access these meetings you need to sign in as a PNA member Join or Renew
IASP Global Year theme for 2025
The 2025 Global Year theme will be Pain Management, Research and Education in Low- and Middle-income Settings. The IASP Global Year focuses on a selected aspect of pain to provide resources and to increase awareness within the pain community and beyond. See More |
1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 | |
PAINRefresh 2025 is returning to Sydney from February 3rd to 6th, 2025
Opportunity to apply for outstanding Sydney University Course See More |
3 February 2025 - 6 February 2025 | |
New Zealand Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) - Wellington
Wellington - New Zealand Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) ¿20-22 March 2025, at Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand. See More |
20 March 2025 - 22 March 2025 | |
Australian Pain Society 45th Annual Scientific Meeting - Melbourne
Learn more https://dccam.com.au/aps2025/Home See More |
13 April 2025 - 16 April 2025 | |
2025 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting
2025 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), taking place 2 to 6 May at the Cairns Convention Centre. https://members.anzca.edu.au/anzca/anzca/EventDetail?EventKey=ASM_2025 See More |
2 May 2025 - 6 May 2025 | |
IAPS - International Symposium on Paediatric Pain
https://ispp2025.com/ INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PAEDIATRIC PAIN 17th – 20th June 2025 Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, UK See More |
17 June 2025 - 20 June 2025 | |
20th National Nurse Education Conference 18 - 20th June 2025 | Sydney Masonic Centre, NSW
See More |
18 June 2025 - 20 June 2025 | |
IASP Neuropathic Pain Special Interest Group - Berlin
The IASP Neuropathic Pain Special Interest Group invites you to the 9th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain – NeuPSIG 2025 – in Berlin, 4-6 September 2025! https://neupsigcong See More |
4 September 2025 - 6 September 2025 | |
PNA Professional day 2025 - Pain in Vulnerable Populations
PNA Professional Day 2025 will be held in Sydney at a beautiful venue Waterview https://www.waterviewvenue.com.au/ We are preparing a very special line up of speakers SAVE THE DATE See More |
17 October 2025 |