The Australian Pain Management Association Ltd. (APMA) is non-profit that reduces the suffering & burden of Australians living with severe, disabling pain. APMA helps sufferers to have quality information & guidance so more people are able to do the important things in life. Our support extends to carers & families who are also negatively impacted by chronic pain. Our Vision Timely access to safe high quality healthcare Empowerment to best manage day-to-day pain care Pain management education to learn how acute & chronic pain differ & the options available Social & workplace support Community awareness campaign to raise the level of understanding about long-term pain. Unfortunately, the longer that chronic pain persists, the more complex it is to treat & the more difficult it becomes to live with. There is no cure for chronic pain but we can end the suffering. APMA helped more than 3,160 Australians in pain & distress in 2017! Your donation will extend essential services to Australians living with pain: Extra hours for the Pain Link Helpline Produce new pain management information based on latest research Additional sessions of community education Grow our network of pain support groups