FPM National Pain Education Summit 2026

Overview

The National Pain Education Summit will bring together the people who design, deliver, accredit and improve health practitioner education to accelerate implementation of the Australian Standards for Health Practitioner Pain Management Education.

The summit is a free event and moves the conversation from endorsement to action by exploring how the standards can be applied across curricula, professional training programs, clinical supervision, continuing professional development and health service education.

Through practical examples, implementation guidance, lived experience perspectives and facilitated discussion, the summit helps organisations identify where they are already aligned with the standards, where improvement is needed and what practical steps they can take next.

The summit will be delivered in person to encourage meaningful discussion, collaboration and practical implementation planning.

Why attend?

You will leave the summit with:

• A clearer understanding of the case for improving pain education and the role of the standards.
• Practical guidance for reviewing and strengthening curricula, training programs, clinical education and assessment.
• Examples of how other organisations and educators are applying(or intend to apply)the standards
• Strategies for embedding cultural safety, equity and lived experience into pain education.
• New relationships with national colleagues working across pain education, workforce development and implementation.
• Access to emerging tools and resources that support implementation.

Who should attend?

The summit is for people who influence what health practitioners learn, how they are educated, trained and assessed, and how education translates into practice.

This includes people involved in:

• Universities and education providers.
• Medical colleges and professional associations.
• Accreditation, regulation and quality organisations.
• Health services and clinical training settings.
• Government and system partners.
• Consumers and communities.
• Research and implementation partners.

Registration

Registrations for the FPM National Pain Education Summit 2026 are now open. Click here to register.

This is a free event, and there is no cost to attend, but places are limited and registration is essential.

Accommodation

Rydges Melbourne
186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

We're pleased to offer delegates attending the FPM National Pain Education Summit 2026 exclusive discounted accommodation rates. Shortly after registering, you will receive a confirmation email with all the details, including the exclusive discount code for Rydges Melbourne.

Book accommodation here.

Program

The FPM National Pain Education Summit will explore the theme, From standards to practice: Building Australia's pain education capability across three main sessions.

See the preliminary program.

Frequently asked questions

Is the summit being held in person or online?
The summit will take place in person at Rydges Melbourne. We won't offer an online attendance option. Holding the summit in person will encourage meaningful discussion, collaboration and practical implementation planning.

I am travelling from interstate. Where should I stay?
You can choose from a range of accommodation options near Rydges Melbourne. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred accommodation.

How do I get to the venue?
You can reach the venue by tram, train, taxi or rideshare. Parliament Station is approximately a five minute walk from Rydges Melbourne.

Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Rydges Melbourne offers accessible entry and facilities. Please let us know about any accessibility, dietary, communication or other participation requirements when you register so we can support your attendance.

Why haven't I received a confirmation email after registering?
If you haven't received your confirmation email shortly after registering, please contact us as soon as possible so we can assist you.

For more information

A detailed program will be available closer to the event date.

If you have any questions about the event or experience any issues registering, please contact us.