Australian Pain Society

**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