Our Initiatives -
Rural Outreach Tour
Join Pain Revolution's 2024 Rural Outreach Tour in South Australia and Western Victoria!
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Pain Revolution is excited to announce that our Rural Outreach Tour is returning to communities in South Australia and Western Victoria! This tour is packed with a variety of events designed to engage both community members and health professionals.
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Our events are a unique blend of science and entertainment, offering valuable insights into pain management while keeping you entertained. Whether you're a local resident curious about understanding pain or a health professional seeking to expand your knowledge, there's something for everyone.
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Come and be a part of these informative and enjoyable sessions, where you can learn from experts, participate in interactive activities and connect with others in your community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge and have fun!
Events
Building Resilience - Hamilton
Tuesday 17 September | 7:00pm - 8.00pm
In this session we’ll talk about the prevalence of pain problems during adolescence and early adulthood, some common misconceptions about pain, and the unique challenges that children in pain face. We’ll also cover some information on the development of period pain in girls, how to talk to and respond to kids in pain, and provide some helpful tips, tricks, and resources for parents.
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Featuring Dr. Sarah Wallwork
Resilience for life - Hamilton
Wednesday 18 September | 2:00pm - 3.00pm
Join us for an interactive session where we will talk about how young kids ‘learn pain’ and what parents can do to build resilience in their kids from the get go. This includes managing vaccinations, things to consider when responding to kids when they hurt themselves, as well as some simple ideas that parents can use in everyday life!
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Featuring Dr. Sarah Wallwork
Help us improve pain outcomes
An associated research project, named “EQUIPP: Community consultation” will be taking place at the Pain Revolution Tour event. This project is being undertaken by the University of South Australia and has been approved by the University of South Australia's Human Research Ethics Committee (Ethics Protocol 206208). Participation is entirely voluntary, and further information is available here to help you choose whether you would like to participate.