Support Your Patients Living with Persistent Pain

Persistent pain can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. When pain lasts longer than three months, traditional approaches often fall short. The Living Well with Persistent Pain (LWwPP) Program offers a free, evidence-based solution to help patients manage pain effectively and improve daily functioning.

Why Refer Your Patients?

The LWwPP Program focuses on education and self-management strategies rather than seeking a cure. Patients receive:

  • Group education sessions on understanding pain and approaches that support recovery.
  • Individual consultations to tailor strategies to patient needs.
  • Access to allied health professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians, pharmacists, mental health clinicians, and exercise physiologists.
  • Care coordination to support collaboration between the patient, their GP, and the program team.

Eligibility Criteria

Patients must:

  • Be over 18 years old.
  • Have persistent pain for more than 3–6 months.
  • Be suitable for group education and able to understand English.
  • Be willing to provide consent for de-identified data collection.

Please note: The program does not provide surgical or specialist pain services and does not affect hospital pain clinic waiting lists.

Important Updates for Referrers

Ensure you are using the latest templates compatible with your general practice software when referring patients.

How to Refer

Eligible patients must be referred by a GP or specialist. Allied health providers can initiate referrals, but GP or specialist sign-off is required.
For more information or to discuss a referral, contact:

10 December 2025