Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving persistent pain services.
We’re committed to supporting better patient care and outcomes by:
- finding new and innovative ways to deliver high quality and evidence informed care
- improving quality, safety and efficiency across the system by connecting people
- developing training and resources for health professionals
- providing expert advice to Hospital and Health Services and the Department of Health.
Our focus
Our focus is improving services and outcomes for people living with persistent pain. We work with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies so everyone can access quality, safe and efficient persistent pain care.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in improving persistent pain healthcare for Queenslanders.
Our members include:
- health professionals who work in primary care
- researchers and academics
- patients and community members.
We also have representatives from health interest groups, professional bodies and non-government organisations.
As a member, you'll be involved in working groups where you can share your experiences, expertise and feedback. You'll have access to member resources, news and updates, and be invited to network events.
Co-chair
Kym Boon
Staff Psychiatrist and Pain Medicine Specialist, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Co-chair
Bede Ashley
Allied Health Team Leader, North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service, Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Persistent Pain Management Clinical Network Steering Committee sets the direction for our network. Membership is open to experienced health professionals and stakeholders who we appoint through an expression of interest process every 2 years.