Each year Chronic Pain Australia organises National Pain Week to champion the needs of the many Australians living with chronic pain. The theme of National Pain Week for 2021 is “Connection”.People living with chronic pain can often feel isolated by their pain. The 2021 theme “Connection” is designed to:
- Remind friends, family and professionals that connection is key to addressing the social challenges that pain can create
- Encourage people to connect with their bodies and to acknoweldge their pain
- Encourage people to seek support and advice from others rather than ignoring it and suffering in silence
1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain – including adolescents and children. This includes 1 in 3 people over the age of 65. (1)
National Pain Week aims not only to educate the broader population about chronic pain, but also communicate to medical professionals what people in the pain community require.
Get involved during this week by:
- Accessing resources on their website
- Raising awareness on social media
- Educating friends and family about this week
- Making a donation
For more information, visit:
https://www.nationalpainweek.org.au/