Would you like to join one of our pain support groups?

First, become a free member of APMA.

Next, click the blue button here and complete our Pain Support Group application form. One of our friendly team members will be in touch soon connect you with the right pain support group.

Read a little bit more about our groups below and the areas they service.

  • APMA Facebook Community

    Annie and Louisa manage the online APMA Facebook Private group. To join this group, complete the questions prompted by Facebook.

  • Let's Taco About It

    If you’re 18 - 25 and live with chronic pain, come & join our group and lets taco about our journey. With facilitators based from East Coast to West Coast, we’re here to create a supportive, safe and encouraging environment. The group operates on Instagram, Facebook and will meet monthly online. New members are welcome.

  • APMA - Australia Wide - Meet Up Online

    Sally and Laura from Melbourne host meetings via zoom monthly (sometimes fortnightly). New members are welcome to join! If you can’t see a meeting in your area, try this group as it’s online and welcome to everyone.

  • Men's Only Chat

    A monthly pain support group just for men. Discuss topics like loss of identity, changing roles due to pain and capacity to being the provider. Hosted by a seasoned Men’s Volunteer. Click this link to register your interest. Meets on the last Monday of each month online via zoom.

  • Pelvic Pain & Endo group

    A quarterly pain support group for people with pelvic pain, adenomyosis and endometriosis. This is a safe and inclusive LGBTQI+ friendly space. Meets online over Google Meet on a Saturday morning.

  • Carers, Friends & Family Support Group

    This group is dedicated to the carers in our lives, their unique needs and perspectives. We invite you to join our waitlist or volunteer to help operate this group. Will meet online.

  • Mt Gravatt QLD

    Facilitators Kevin and Debbie enjoy a cuppa and chat at their monthly pain support group held at the Garden City Library. They welcome all new people and look forward to connecting.

  • Gold Coast QLD

    Gaynor has facilitated the Gold Coast Pain Support group for many years and always welcomes new people. Held monthly, the group meets at a local cafe to talk and support each other.

  • Attwood VIC

    A pain support group for people in the city west of Melbourne, in the City of Hume council area. Other Melbourners are welcome. With expert speakers and a community feel.

  • Knox VIC

    The Knox Pain Support Group are a dedicated bunch who meet fortnightly in person (when permitted) and meet online too. You must have completed a Pain Management Program to connect with this group.

  • Yarra Junction VIC

    The Yarra Junction Pain Support Group are facilitated by Cynde & Julie. They try to meet fortnightly in person (when permitted) and sometimes use Google Meet to connect online. You must have completed a Pain Management Program to connect with this group.

  • Yarra Ranges VIC

    The Yarra Ranges group like to meet in person, but have adapted to meeting online too. The group meet fortnightly. This group is led by Rob and Bob, with conversation encouragement by Wayne. You must have completed a Pain Management program to join this group.

Looking for a Pain Support Group in your local area but can’t see one in the list below? We urgently need government support to keep up with the demand for more groups in your communities. Tell us your postcode and we’ll lobby government for more funding to run a group closer to you. > ADD POSTCODE HERE <