Resources for Chronic Pain
Clinicians
Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB
NSW Quit referral - PDF File 636.3 KB
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
GP Mental health treatment care - PDF File 88.5 KB
GP Mental Health Treatment Medicare Items
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-gp-mental-health-care-pdf-qa#5_1
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note A46
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=A46&qt=noteID&criteria=2715
APS Fact Sheet - Medicare rebates for mental health services provided by psychologists - PDF File 42.8 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
Chronic Disease Management and Allied Health Fact Sheet - PDF File 375.4 KB
Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare - PDF File 253.8 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 527.2 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
NSW Pain Referral Form - interactive - PDF File 455.4 KB
Chronic pain services in NSW - PDF File 253.6 KB
Assessment Tools
5 A's of Analgesia - PDF File 692.0 KB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Brief Pain Inventory
https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/departments-divisions/symptom-research/symptom-assessment-tools/brief-pain-inventory.html
DASS21
http://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/dass/
DN4 Assessment Tool - PDF File 22.5 KB
Faces Pain Scale Revised (FPS-R) - PDF File 116.3 KB
Kessler 10 and scoring - PDF File 50.1 KB
Verbal Numerical Rating Scale - PDF File 383.2 KB
Opioid Risk Assessment Tool - PDF File 473.7 KB
Orebro short form OMPSQ-10 - PDF File 54.0 KB
ACI Pain Assessment - PDF File 1.5 MB
Clincal Assessmernt of Pain PA - PDF File 353.9 KB
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
PSEQ - PDF File 743.5 KB
Red Flags - PDF File 756.4 KB
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Guidelines - PDF File 1.4 MB
STOP BANG Questionnaire - PDF File 9.5 KB
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/health-professionals-information/obstructive-sleep-apnoea
Visual Analogue Scale - PDF File 377.5 KB
Yellow Flags - PDF File 767.3 KB
New Zealand Acute Low Back Pain Guide
ACC
https://www.acc.co.nz/assets/provider/lower-back-pain-guide-acc1038.pdf
Elderly Pain Assessment Tools and Resources
Abbey Pain Scale - PDF File 84.2 KB
Care of Confused Hospitalised Older Persons
NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI)
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chops
Beyondblue - Older People
Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/older-people
PAINAD and Scoring - PDF File 23.4 KB
Pain in Residential Aged Care Facilities - Management Strategies
Australian Pain Society
http://www.apsoc.org.au/publications
The PMG Kit for Aged Care
The Department of Health
https://www.apsoc.org.au/PDF/Publications/PMGKit_2007.pdf
Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (silver book)
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book/part-a/pain
Residential Medication Management Review
The 5CPA
http://5cpa.com.au/programs/medication-management-initiatives/residential-medication-management-review/
Paediatric Assessment Tools and Resources
A to Z Pain and School Tips for Parents - PDF File 374.8 KB
Coping Plan - PDF File 596.9 KB
Faces Pain Scale Revised (FPS-R) - PDF File 116.3 KB
Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.5 MB
Telephone Helplines and Links - PDF File 213.2 KB
Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) Child - PDF File 81.0 KB
Paediatric Pain in General Practice - PDF File 260.7 KB
Youth health resource kit
NSW Kids and Familes
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/youth/Pages/youth-health-resource-kit.aspx
My Pain Toolkit for Teenagers / Young People
Pete Moore Pain Toolkit
http://www.paintoolkit.org
Tips for Parents and Carers - PDF File 402.9 KB
SMART Goals - MS Word Document 2.4 MB
SMART Goals - PDF File 2.6 MB
Tips for Siblings and Others - PDF File 200.6 KB
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Assessment Tools and Resources
Arthritis and Osteoporosis NSW CALD resources - MS Word Document 230.5 KB
Multicultural Information
Arthritis and Osteoporosis NSW
https://www.arthritisnsw.org.au/health-information/for-health-professionals/
Multicultural people
beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/multicultural-people
Cue Cards in Community Languages
Eastern Health
http://www.easternhealth.org.au/services/language-services/cue-cards/cue-cards-in-community-languages/item/481
Cultural Context and Pain Communication Toolkit - PDF File 1.6 MB
Manage Your Pain: Practical and Positive Ways to Adapt to Chronic Pain - Available in other languages
https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/manage-your-pain-3rd-edition/id468229940?mt=11
Multicultural Health Communication
NSW Health
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/
Pain scales in multiple languages
The British Pain Society
https://www.britishpainsociety.org/british-pain-society-publications/pain-scales-in-multiple-languages/
Pain Toolkit
https://www.paintoolkit.org/about/pain-toolkit
Translations of Brief Pain Inventory
The Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/departments-programs-and-labs/departments-and-divisions/symptom-research/symptom-assessment-tools/brief-pain-inventory.html
Translations of the DASS 21
University of New South Wales
http://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/dass/translations.htm
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 527.2 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
Chronic Disease Management and Allied Health Fact Sheet - PDF File 375.4 KB
Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare - PDF File 253.8 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 527.2 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 527.2 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 723
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=723&qt=ItemID
ACI GPMP+TCA - PDF File 1019.2 KB
Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB
NSW Quit referral - PDF File 636.3 KB
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
Lifestyle choices for better health
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/lifestyle-choices-for-better-health
Active and Healthy NSW
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
GP Mental health treatment care - PDF File 88.5 KB
GP Mental Health Treatment Medicare Items
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-gp-mental-health-care-pdf-qa#5_1
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note A46
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=A46&qt=noteID&criteria=2715
APS Fact Sheet - Medicare rebates for mental health services provided by psychologists - PDF File 42.8 KB
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-quality.htm
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/
Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/medicines
A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi
HealthDirect
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
ACI GPMP+TCA - PDF File 1019.2 KB
Drug treatment for opioid dependence
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/24/1/4/6
Opioid treatment of opioid addiction
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/36/3/83/7
NPS Medicinewise Website
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au
Antidepressants: not just for depression
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4/91/3/
Antidepressant Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/mental-health/antidepressant-medicines
Antidepressants: not just for depression
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4/91/3/
Pharmaceutical Services
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/pages/default.aspx
Managing your chronic pain
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/patients/Pages/managing-your-chronic-pain.aspx
Opioid recommendations in General Practice - PDF File 1.3 MB
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://mail.painmanagement.org.au/2014-09-11-13-35-53/2014-09-11-13-36-47/165-over-the-counter-medicines.html
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Prescribing a Schedule 8 opioid or benzodiazepine
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/Prescribe-S8-opioid.aspx
prescribing drugs of dependence in clinical practice
https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/drugs-of-dependence
HMR program specific guidelines March 2013 - PDF File 110.8 KB
NPS Medicinewise Website
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au
Pharmaceutical Services
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/pages/default.aspx
Managing your chronic pain
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/patients/Pages/managing-your-chronic-pain.aspx
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Website
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
http://www.psa.org.au/
Pain Management Pharmacy Support Resource
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
https://www.psa.org.au/talking-pain
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Website
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
http://www.guild.org.au/
Pharmacy practice incentives program specific guidelines (October-2013) - PDF File 243.5 KB
Pharmacy Related Links and Resources - PDF File 205.8 KB
Standard and guidelines for pharmacists - PDF File 2.3 MB
Authority for Drugs of Addiction
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/default.aspx
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine Website
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
http://www.acrrm.org.au/about-acrrm
New online modules! Chronic disease self-management
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
https://www.acrrm.org.au/news/new-online-modules-chronic-disease-self-management
mdBriefCase Australia
mdbriefcase.com.au
https://www.mdbriefcase.com/courses-catalog/
RACGP - gplearning
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
https://www.racgp.org.au/education/professional-development/online-learning/gplearning
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
http://www.racgp.org.au/
RACGP - Guidelines for general practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
http://www.racgp.org.au/publications/ordering/guidelines/
Education, ThinkGP
ThinkGP
http://thinkgp.com.au/education
Better Pain Management
https://www.betterpainmanagement.com/
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/
drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Health & Wellbeing
ABC
http://www.abc.net.au/health/
Youth health and wellbeing
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
http://www.aihw.gov.au/youth-health-and-wellbeing/
Working Together: Promoting mental health and wellbeing at work
Australian Public Service Commission
https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/forms-publications/documents/publications/safety/working-together-mental-health-wellbeing-accessible.pdf
Lifestyle choices for better health
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/lifestyle-choices-for-better-health
Active and Healthy NSW
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
Get Healthy NSW
gethealthynsw.com.au
http://www.gethealthynsw.com.au/
Weekly food diary - PDF File 76.0 KB
Eat For Health
eatforhealth.gov.au
http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au
Weekly food diary
Australian Healthy Food Guide
https://www.healthyfood.com/resource/
Pain and Nutrition - myVMC
Virtual Medical Centre
http://www.myvmc.com/lifestyles/nutrition/pain-and-nutrition/
Healthy eating and arthritis
My Joint Pain
https://www.myjointpain.org.au/factsheets/healthy-eating-and-arthritis/
Nutrition
My Joint Pain
https://www.myjointpain.org.au/treatments#/treatment-nutrition
Australia’s Healthy Weight Week
Dietitians Association of Australia
http://www.healthyweightweek.com.au/
Diet and Nutrition Health Advice
Dietitians Association of Australia
https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/diet-and-nutrition-health-advice
Find an Accredited Practising Dietitian
Dietitians Association of Australia
https://member.dietitiansaustralia.org.au/faapd
Back to Basics
Cooking Matters Australia
https://cookingmattersaustralia.com.au/category/recipes
Waist Size Matters
Harvard School of Public Health
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-definition/abdominal-obesity/
Pain and Physical Activity - PDF File 718.3 KB
DOH Choose Health-Be Active - PDF File 1.2 MB
Australia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines#families
Choose Health: Be Active: A physical activity guide for older Australians
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-physical-choose-health
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Relaxation - PDF File 576.4 KB
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - PDF File 309.5 KB
Imagery - PDF File 283.9 KB
Mindfulness - PDF File 286.2 KB
Slow Focused Breathing - PDF File 346.0 KB
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Neuropathic Pain - PDF File 406.7 KB
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://mail.painmanagement.org.au/2014-09-11-13-35-53/2014-09-11-13-36-47/165-over-the-counter-medicines.html
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Chronic pain services in NSW - PDF File 253.6 KB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Weekly food diary - PDF File 76.0 KB
Telephone Helplines and Links - PDF File 213.2 KB
Pain Helpline - PDF File 399.4 KB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.5 MB
Upgrade Plan - PDF File 2.8 MB
SMART Goals - PDF File 719.7 KB
Pain and Pacing - PDF File 718.5 KB
Pain and Sleep - PDF File 638.5 KB
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 482.2 KB
What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 74.6 KB
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 709.2 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Useful apps - PDF File 313.7 KB
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 552.8 KB
Pacing: Your Superpower Against Chronic Pain (Part 1/5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waTG5noUOek
Pacing: Your Superpower Against Chronic Pain (Part 2/5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--2CCvv3dnk
Pacing: Your Superpower Against Chronic Pain (Part 3/5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPGnkDOTUfw
Pacing: Your Superpower Against Chronic Pain (Part 4/5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgqpu2iyCTA
Pacing: Your Superpower Against Chronic Pain (Part 5/5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0MbL9FQkyc
Consumers
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 482.2 KB
What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 74.6 KB
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 709.2 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Useful apps - PDF File 313.7 KB
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 552.8 KB
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Maggie shares her journey of living with chronic pain - Vimeo
Maggie shares her journey of living with chronic pain and the benefits of working with a pain clinic. Be inspired by her persistence and her ability to now live a full life in full control of her pain.
https://vimeo.com/861442371
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Pain Clinics
Pain Australia
https://www.painaustralia.org.au/find-support/getting-the-right-care-1/pain-directory-2021
Communicating and building your healthcare team - PDF File 288.4 KB
Getting Help & Taking Action
Pain Australia
http://www.painaustralia.org.au/for-everyone/getting-help.html
Chronic pain communication tool
NPS MedicineWise
https://activities.nps.org.au/nps-order-form/Resources/chronic-pain-communication-tool-2017-05-03.pdf
Chronic pain services in NSW - PDF File 253.6 KB
NSW LHD Medicare Local Map - PDF File 2.4 MB
Pain Book List - PDF File 330.0 KB
Telephone Helplines and Links - PDF File 213.2 KB
Pain Helpline - PDF File 399.4 KB
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Support groups
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.painmanagement.org.au/pain-support-groups-1
Pain Australia Website
Pain Australia
http://www.painaustralia.org.au/
Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.5 MB
Pain and Pacing - PDF File 718.5 KB
Pacing
Northern Pain Centre
https://www.northernpaincentre.com.au/wellness/chronic-pain-movement/chronic-pain-and-exercise-resources/
Pain and Physical Activity - PDF File 718.3 KB
DOH Choose Health-Be Active - PDF File 1.2 MB
Australia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines#families
Choose Health: Be Active: A physical activity guide for older Australians
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-physical-choose-health
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Maggie shares her journey of living with chronic pain - Vimeo
Maggie shares her journey of living with chronic pain and the benefits of working with a pain clinic. Be inspired by her persistence and her ability to now live a full life in full control of her pain.
https://vimeo.com/861442371
Self Assessment - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
Self Assessment - PDF File 1.4 MB
SMART Goals - MS Word Document 2.4 MB
SMART Goals - PDF File 2.6 MB
Upgrade Plan - MS Word Document 2.5 MB
Upgrade Plan - PDF File 2.8 MB
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/
drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Get Healthy NSW
gethealthynsw.com.au
http://www.gethealthynsw.com.au/
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://mail.painmanagement.org.au/2014-09-11-13-35-53/2014-09-11-13-36-47/165-over-the-counter-medicines.html
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
Weekly food diary - PDF File 76.0 KB
Eat For Health
eatforhealth.gov.au
http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au
Weekly food diary
Australian Healthy Food Guide
https://www.healthyfood.com/resource/
Pain and Nutrition - myVMC
Virtual Medical Centre
http://www.myvmc.com/lifestyles/nutrition/pain-and-nutrition/
Healthy eating and arthritis
My Joint Pain
https://www.myjointpain.org.au/factsheets/healthy-eating-and-arthritis/
Nutrition
My Joint Pain
https://www.myjointpain.org.au/treatments#/treatment-nutrition
Australia’s Healthy Weight Week
Dietitians Association of Australia
http://www.healthyweightweek.com.au/
Diet and Nutrition Health Advice
Dietitians Association of Australia
https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/diet-and-nutrition-health-advice
Find an Accredited Practising Dietitian
Dietitians Association of Australia
https://member.dietitiansaustralia.org.au/faapd
Back to Basics
Cooking Matters Australia
https://cookingmattersaustralia.com.au/category/recipes
Waist Size Matters
Harvard School of Public Health
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-definition/abdominal-obesity/
Pain and Physical Activity - PDF File 718.3 KB
DOH Choose Health-Be Active - PDF File 1.2 MB
Australia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines#families
Choose Health: Be Active: A physical activity guide for older Australians
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-physical-choose-health
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Maggie shares her journey of living with chronic pain - Vimeo
Maggie shares her journey of living with chronic pain and the benefits of working with a pain clinic. Be inspired by her persistence and her ability to now live a full life in full control of her pain.
https://vimeo.com/861442371
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/
drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Antidepressants: not just for depression
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4/91/3/
Treating neuropathic pain with anticonvulsants - which ones work?
NPS Medicinewise
https://www.nps.org.au/cpd/activities/neuropathic-pain-touchpoints-for-effective-diagnosis-and-management
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Neuropathic Pain - PDF File 406.7 KB
Neuropathic Pain
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/neuropathic-pain
Managing neuropathic pain - PDF File 375.7 KB
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://mail.painmanagement.org.au/2014-09-11-13-35-53/2014-09-11-13-36-47/165-over-the-counter-medicines.html
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Maggie shares her journey of living with chronic pain - Vimeo
Maggie shares her journey of living with chronic pain and the benefits of working with a pain clinic. Be inspired by her persistence and her ability to now live a full life in full control of her pain.
https://vimeo.com/861442371
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 482.2 KB
What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 74.6 KB
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 709.2 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Useful apps - PDF File 313.7 KB
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 552.8 KB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/
drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
What is anxiety?
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety
Overcoming Health Anxiety
Western Australian Department of Health
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Health-Anxiety
beyondblue - depresion and anxeity
beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-quality.htm
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/
Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/medicines
A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi
HealthDirect
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
Depression
Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression
Coping with Depression
Western Australia Department of Health
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Depression
Imagery - PDF File 283.9 KB
Mindfulness - PDF File 286.2 KB
WayAhead: Mental Health Association NSW
mentalhealth.asn.au
https://wayahead.org.au/
Self Help
thiswayup.org.au
https://thiswayup.org.au/self-help/
CBT self-help programmes
getselfhelp.co.uk
http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/links2.htm
eCentreClinic
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org
Pain Course
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org/?q=PainCourse
Pain and Sleep - PDF File 638.5 KB
Consumer Information
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/consumer-information
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - PDF File 309.5 KB
Psychological Therapies
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/mental-health-conditions/mood-disorders/depression/for-individuals/treatment/psychological-therapies
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
Relaxation - PDF File 576.4 KB
Relaxation Techniques for Health: An Introduction
nih.gov
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/relaxation-techniques-for-health
Relaxation Techniques: Learn About Relaxation Strategies
innerhealthstudio.com
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/relaxation-techniques.html
Relax
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/your-thinking/relax
Slow Focused Breathing - PDF File 346.0 KB
Antidepressants: not just for depression
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4/91/3/
Antidepressant Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/mental-health/antidepressant-medicines
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/
drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Lifestyle and depression
NPS MedicineWise
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/depression-re-examining-the-options-v2
What is anxiety?
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety
Overcoming Health Anxiety
Western Australian Department of Health
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Health-Anxiety
Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/about-us/publications-and-resources/fact-sheets
Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/about-us/publications-and-resources/fact-sheets
beyondblue - depresion and anxeity
beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-quality.htm
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/
Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/medicines
A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi
HealthDirect
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
Depression
Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression
Coping with Depression
Western Australia Department of Health
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Depression
Imagery - PDF File 283.9 KB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
WayAhead: Mental Health Association NSW
mentalhealth.asn.au
https://wayahead.org.au/
Mindfulness - PDF File 286.2 KB
Self Help
thiswayup.org.au
https://thiswayup.org.au/self-help/
CBT self-help programmes
getselfhelp.co.uk
http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/links2.htm
eCentreClinic
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org
Pain Course
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org/?q=PainCourse
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://mail.painmanagement.org.au/2014-09-11-13-35-53/2014-09-11-13-36-47/165-over-the-counter-medicines.html
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
Pain and Sleep - PDF File 638.5 KB
Consumer Information
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/consumer-information
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - PDF File 309.5 KB
Psychological Therapies
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/mental-health-conditions/mood-disorders/depression/for-individuals/treatment/psychological-therapies
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
Relaxation - PDF File 576.4 KB
Relaxation Techniques for Health: An Introduction
nih.gov
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/relaxation-techniques-for-health
Relaxation Techniques: Learn About Relaxation Strategies
innerhealthstudio.com
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/relaxation-techniques.html
Relax
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/your-thinking/relax
Slow Focused Breathing - PDF File 346.0 KB
Antidepressants: not just for depression
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4/91/3/
Antidepressant Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/mental-health/antidepressant-medicines
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Pain Australia Website
Pain Australia
http://www.painaustralia.org.au/
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/
Australian Pain Management Association
http://www.painmanagement.org.au/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Website
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/
Arthritis, NEW SOUTH WALES Website
Arthritis, NEW SOUTH WALES
http://arthritisnsw.org.au/?gclid=CLWMtqO15rwCFYEJvAodBCoAmQ
Arthritis Australia
Arthritis Australia
http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/
Cancer Council Australia Website
Cancer Council Australia
http://www.cancer.org.au/
Cancer information by cancer type
Cancer Council NSW
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/
Cancer pain
Cancer Council Victoria
https://www.cancervic.org.au/living-with-cancer/common-side-effects/overcoming-cancer-pain/treatment-pain-relief.html
Cancer treatments
Cancer Council Victoria
https://www.cancervic.org.au/living-with-cancer/common-side-effects/overcoming-cancer-pain/treatment-pain-relief.html
Carers Australia Website
Carers Australia
http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/home/
Carers
The Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.painmanagement.org.au/blog/coping-strategies-for-carers
Carers NSW Website
Carers NSW
https://www.carersnsw.org.au/
Diabetes Australia Website
Diabetes Australia
https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/
MS Australia Website
MS Australia
http://www.msaustralia.org.au/
National Disability Services Website
National Disability Services (NDS)
http://www.nds.org.au/
What is Palliative Care?
CareSearch
http://www.caresearch.com.au/caresearch/WhatisPalliativeCare/tabid/63/Default.aspx
Palliative Care Australia Website
Palliative Care Australia
https://palliativecare.org.au
The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS)
NSW Health
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/publicationsandresources/pdf/publication-details/the-nsw-service-for-the-treatment-and-rehabilitation-of-torture-and-trauma-survivors-startts
Coordinated Veterans' Care Program
Department of Veterans' Affairs
https://www.dva.gov.au/providers/health-programs-and-services-our-clients/coordinated-veterans-care/coordinated-veterans-0
Pain Book List - PDF File 330.0 KB
Active and Healthy NSW
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
painHEALTH
Government of Western Australia, Department of Health
http://painhealth.csse.uwa.edu.au/
Better Health Channel
State Government of Victoria
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
Healthdirect Website
Healthdirect
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au
The National Rural Health Alliance Website
The National Rural Health Alliance
http://www.ruralhealth.org.au/
Useful apps - PDF File 313.7 KB
What is anxiety?
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety
Overcoming Health Anxiety
Western Australian Department of Health
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Health-Anxiety
Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/about-us/publications-and-resources/fact-sheets
Support groups
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.painmanagement.org.au/pain-support-groups-1
Depression
Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression
Coping with Depression
Western Australia Department of Health
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Depression
Better Health Channel
State Government of Victoria
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
Healthdirect Website
Healthdirect
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au
painHEALTH
Government of Western Australia, Department of Health
http://painhealth.csse.uwa.edu.au/
Get Healthy NSW
gethealthynsw.com.au
http://www.gethealthynsw.com.au/
Pain Toolkit Website
Pain Toolkit
http://www.paintoolkit.org/
PainAction Website
PainAction
http://www.painaction.com/
Self Help
thiswayup.org.au
https://thiswayup.org.au/self-help/
eCentreClinic
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org
Pain Course
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org/?q=PainCourse
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
Health Tools
myDr
http://www.mydr.com.au/tools
CBT self-help programmes
getselfhelp.co.uk
http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/links2.htm
SMART Recovery Australia Website
SMART Recovery Australia
http://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/
Alcohol Addiction Treatment & Self-Help
Helpguide.org
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/alcohol_abuse_alcoholism_help_treatment_prevention.htm
