Hypermobility for Paediatric OTs

Mr Butler, you have gone too far.

Without a real NDIS, people are left with failing hospital and mental health systems that are not fit for purpose.

Hospitals are already full, community health can only see a drop in the ocean of those needing support. Where are disabled people meant to get the help they need and deserve?

Cutting costs = shifting costs.

People don’t disappear.
Needs don’t disappear.

The only thing that actually disappears here is the promise made to people with disability that the NDIS would provide lifelong supports.

Foundational supports are a bridge to nowhere.

Shall we reroute the road and drop them off on your front lawn?

National Pain Alliance Officially Launched at Parliament House - Chronic Pain Australia A new National Pain Alliance, steered by Chronic Pain Australia, launched yesterday (30 March), to advocate for chronic pain to be formally recognised within

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The reality and lived experience of kids in pain.....

And there is so much more. The effects are often profound and pervasive, impacting all areas of life for these young people and their families / carers.

We need to talk about it more. Kids experience both acute and chronic or persistent pain. It's real. It's hard. It can be devastating for families. But with the right help and support, kids can learn to thrive.

🌟 New Resource for Parents & Carers 🌟

School can be tough when your child lives with chronic pain. Learning With Pain: A Parent’s Guide to Managing School for Kids in Pain is designed to support you every step of the way.

💡 Inside you’ll find:
✔️ Practical strategies to support learning and wellbeing
✔️ How to advocate for your child at a school level
✔️ Guidance on flexible options like distance or home education
✔️ Tips to nurture social connections

This resource empowers families to work with schools and create an environment where children in pain can thrive.

👉 Download all Kids in Pain resources at: https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/kids-in-pain/

For kids living with pain, every part of daily life is impacted….

Kids need and deserve healthcare that meets their needs, hears their voices and works to improve their quality of life.

See some of the stats in the Kids in Pain Report 2025 on the images below.