<p>The Australian Pain Society was formed in 1979 as the Australian Chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain.</p><p>It is a not-for-profit charitable organisation and is directed by an elected honorary board.</p><p>The Australian Pain Society is a multidisciplinary association whose mission is to advance pain prevention, management and clinical practice.</p><p>Our vision is that all people will have optimal access to pain prevention and management throughout their life.</p>