2026 Australian Pain Society 46th Annual Scientific Meeting19 - 22 April 2026 | Adelaide Convention Centre, SA

Lifeworks Occupational Therapy

WA Australia

A mental health and pain OT of 25 years, with experience across public and private settings, and a passion for supporting those with chronic conditions to participate fully in the meaningful areas of their lives. WA Director for the Australian Pain Society.

Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Management Service

QLD Australia

Angela is a Senior Occupational Therapist with Queensland Health and an original member of the Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Service’s multidisciplinary team. A University of Queensland graduate from the 1990s, she brings decades of experience in supporting people living with persistent pain through innovative, person-centred approaches. Angela’s practice is grounded in trauma-aware care and creative expression, with a strong focus on single-session service delivery that empowers clients to make meaningful changes quickly. As a certified Breathworks Mindfulness teacher, she integrates mindfulness strategies to foster resilience and wellbeing.

Gold Coast Health

QLD Australia

Hannah is a clinician-researcher at Gold Coast Health’s Interdisciplinary Persistent Pain Centre, and has a clinical background in Occupational Therapy. She has research interests in innovative approaches for persistent pain management and is passionate about building research capacity of both health professionals and health services. Currently, Hannah is leading a multi-site implementation of the Virtual Reality Pain Program across Queensland Health's tertiary pain management services, following completion of the Supercharging Pain Education using Virtual Reality RCT. She is a current PhD candidate at Griffith University, and was awarded Gold Coast Health’s Emerging Researcher of the Year in 2025.

Sunshine Coast Persistant Pain Management Service

QLD Australia

Huong Nguyen is an Occupational Therapist and Allied Health Team Leader with extensive experience in persistent pain management across the lifespan. She is passionate about supporting people of all ages living with pain and feels privileged to help individuals and families find ways to live meaningful lives. Huong values collaboration and knowledge sharing to strengthen care within the community and across disciplines. She is excited to co-present on the Single Session Care approach, reflecting her commitment to accessible, person-centered strategies in pain management.