Connect with clinicians improving pelvic pain care
Pelvic Pain Networks bring together health professionals across disciplines to strengthen referral pathways, share knowledge and improve outcomes for people living with persistent pelvic pain.
Join a community of clinicians working together across general practice, specialist care and allied health to build more connected, multidisciplinary care.
Connect. Collaborate. Improve pelvic pain care.
Join your Pelvic Pain Network
The South Australian, Queensland and Western Australian Pelvic Pain Networks are proudly under the
Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia banner.
By becoming a member, you will gain access to:
✓ Access to at least three in-person / hybrid events annually
✓ Opportunities for professional development and networking
✓ Sharing best practice in pelvic pain management
✓ Practitioner listing for referral network
Education & Networking Opportunities
SA Pelvic Pain Network - Pelvic Pain in the Pub
Join SAPPN as they host three sessions over the coming months covering pelvic pain consults in general practice. A practical, relevant series built for general practice, with short informal talks, open discussion, and approaches you can take straight into clinic.
Thursday 28 May 2026, 6:30-8:30pm - members log in to view recording
Making sense of pelvic pain in general practice, Dr Alecia Macrow, GP
Endometriosis ultrasound: what GPs need to know, Ms Catrina Panuccio, Sonographer
Thursday 25 June 2026, 6:30-8:30pm - registrations open, details below
Are the bowels driving your patient’s pelvic pain? And what to do about it? Prof Marc Gladman, Colorectal Surgeon and Ms Sophie Alderslade, Pelvic Physio
Thursday 30 July 2026, 6:30-8:30pm - registrations open, details below
Menstrual Management in Pelvic Pain: getting it right, Dr Preetam Ganu, Gynaecologist and
Dr Carmel Reynolds, GP
Registration
non-members sign-up to SAPPN then follow the prompts on the member page to register.
SAPPN members (already paid your annual membership), login in to register.
Don’t have a login for the new website but have a paid subscription, email contact@pelvicpain.org.au to receive the registration link.
If you have any queries about your membership status, please email contact@pelvicpain.org.au
QPPN - Pelvic Pain in the Pub: Pain, Pressure or Frequency? Making Sense of Bladder & Urethral Symptoms
Wednesday 22 July 2026, 6:30-8:30pm
Location: The Ship Inn, Cnr Stanley & Sidon Streets Southbank Parklands, Brisbane
Registrations open, details below
When It Burns, Hurts or Won't Behave: Understanding Bladder & Urethral Pain with Dr Yu Hwee Tan, Urogynaecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon.
Join the Queensland Pelvic Pain Network for an evening of practical learning, discussion and networking with colleagues interested in pelvic pain care. Bladder and urethral symptoms are common, often distressing, and frequently challenging to diagnose and manage. Patients may present with pain, urgency, frequency, recurrent urinary tract infection symptoms, or persistent symptoms despite negative investigations. Understanding when symptoms reflect pathology, pelvic pain, bladder dysfunction, or overlapping conditions is essential for effective care.
In this session, Dr Yu Hwee Tan will explore both painful and non-painful bladder and urethral conditions, providing practical insights for clinicians working across primary care, specialist services and multidisciplinary pelvic health settings. The evening will include clinical updates, case-based discussion and opportunities to connect with colleagues across Brisbane's growing pelvic pain community.
Dr Tan is a specialist urogynaecologist with expertise in complex bladder, pelvic floor and pelvic pain conditions. She has extensive experience managing urinary dysfunction, recurrent urinary tract symptoms, urethral disorders and chronic pelvic pain, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary pelvic health teams to optimise patient outcomes.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Differentiate common painful and non-painful bladder and urethral presentations encountered in primary care settings.
Identify clinical features and red flags that warrant specialist investigation or referral in patients presenting with bladder and urethral symptoms.
Develop an evidence-informed initial management plan for patients with bladder pain, urinary urgency, frequency and recurrent urinary symptoms.
Apply appropriate referral pathways and multidisciplinary management strategies for complex bladder and urethral conditions.
Registration
non-members sign-up to QPPN then follow the prompts on the member page to register.
QPPN & PPFA members register here
If you have any queries about your membership status, please email contact@pelvicpain.org.au
Why Pelvic Pain Networks?
For many years, health practitioners have identified the need to work collaboratively for best outcomes for their patients. Dedicated volunteer health professionals from all different clinical areas have come together with the purpose of improving interprofessional referrals, advocacy and education for Persistent Pelvic Pain. The members of the networks share the vision of PPFA to care for both sides of the consultation desk to ensure positive care for patients and sustainability of practice for clinicians.
The goal of the practitioner pelvic pain networks is to create an interdisciplinary, supportive and connected community for health professionals working with people with pelvic pain.
All Networks have a shared vision:
All pelvic pain matters
Collaborative connection between referrers for open dialogue and patient care.
Create a greater understanding of each professions’ contribution to Persistent Pelvic Pain care
Sustainable referral networks in every region.
Access to professional development delivered by clinicians who understand the pressures of practice, informed by cutting-edge research in pelvic pain.
Membership is inter-disciplinary and welcomes:
General Practice
Urogynaecology
Advanced laparoscopic Gynaecology
Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia
Colorectal surgery
Gastroenterology
Psychiatry
Emergency Medicine
Nursing
Allied health, including:
Dietetics and nutrition
Mental Health Practitioners
Psychology
Osteopathy
Physiotherapy (pelvic health and pain)
Exercise Physiology
Traditional Chinese Medicine
If you are a Subscriber of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia you gain automatic membership to your state-wide network in these states: South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland.
We welcome other networks to reach out to us at contact@pelvicpain.org.au to talk about this model.
Membership is not open to consumers and patients.
Learn more about your state-wide network below
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Tasmania
The Tasmanian Pelvic Pain Network brings together health professionals committed to improving care and outcomes for people living with pelvic pain. Established following the inaugural Pelvic Pain Tasmania event in Hobart on 31 October 2024, the network connects doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, researchers, and allied health practitioners to share knowledge, build collaborations, and strengthen Tasmania’s pelvic pain workforce.
By fostering professional development and open discussion, the network aims to ensure Tasmanians experiencing pelvic pain have better access to informed, multidisciplinary support.
For more information or to get involved, please contact pelvicpaintas@gmail.com
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Queensland
QPPN developed from Queensland’s first public Persistent Pelvic Pain Clinic at the Mater Hospital in South Brisbane whose research demonstrated the effectiveness of multidisciplinary care for pelvic pain. Pelvic pain clinics make a difference. QPPN has grown to more than 180 members state-wide and supports referrals between primary physicians, specialists and allied health.
QPPN provides both formal and informal events to facilitate connections between like-minded clinicians to expand interdisciplinary referral networks. Members currently enjoy informal events and quarterly newsletters advertising network dinners, professional development opportunities and interviews introducing members and their professions’ contribution to pelvic pain management.
Joining the network will enable to receive updates from the state-based network and PPFA. If you have any other questions or comments, please email qppn@pelvicpain.org.au
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New South Wales
The volunteer committee of NSWPPN work together to foster interprofessional referral access and provide professional development in evidence-based, integrative care for ALL aspects of persistent pelvic pain.
NSWPPN Instagram page (@nswppn) provides regular communications about upcoming events and opportunities for clinicians to have a voice in PD events. Local ‘meet and greet’ networking dinners, a referral directory and formal PD
NSWPPN has ensured consumer experience remains an important influence in all clinician networking by including committee members and event speakers with a consumer’s voice.
Your interest is welcomed. We value clinicians with a proven track record in collaborative care of persistent pelvic pain who seek to be regional champions in the Central West, North Coast, New England, Southern and South Western NSW regions. Champions would act as hosts for meet and greet dinners or small gatherings of clinicians for webcast events followed by local networking.
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Victoria
PPV is a Victorian founded Not-For-Profit Charity dedicated to facilitating collaboration between multidisciplinary health care providers to advance the understanding of complex pelvic pain and its management through education, research, and advocacy.
We are an organisation made up of health care professionals who are passionate about advancing and promoting an intersectional understanding of the impacts of complex pelvic pain on the Victorian community.
Our team include numerous passionate and dedicated health care professionals including physiotherapists, gynaecologists, pain specialists, general practitioners, psychologists and nurses.
We facilitate educational seminars, evenings and conferences to enhance the collaboration and knowledge of health care professionals
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Australian Capital Territory
The ACT Pelvic Pain Network is committed to improving pelvic pain outcomes, by fostering interprofessional collaboration and referral pathways for pelvic pain management and advancing practice through professional development.
We provide members with an up-to-date directory of clinicians within the ACT who have an interest in pelvic pain, to help simplify referral pathways and encourage multidisciplinary teamwork. Members are also invited to professional development opportunities, provided by the ACTPPN through peer presentations and case studies, to continue to improve knowledge and care of pelvic pain patients and to keep up to date with latest advances.
We are comprised of a variety of health practitioners within the Canberra region who have a special interest in, or advanced training in pelvic pain.
Members must be AHPRA registered or otherwise vetted by the committee. Membership is currently free. All queries can be directed to admin@actpelvicpainnetwork.com.au
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Western Australia
The WA Pelvic Pain Network (WAPPN) was formed in 2024, inspired by successful models across the country. Our aim is to enhance the treatment and management of pelvic pain across Western Australia through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
WAPPN serves as a platform for clinicians to connect and support each other, facilitating referrals between primary physicians, specialists, and allied health practitioners. We organize both formal and informal events to build interdisciplinary referral networks and promote knowledge sharing among our members.
Members will benefit from networking, PD, newsletters and our collaborative focus.
We welcome clinicians with experience in persistent pelvic pain management who are passionate about collaborative care. Members may serve as regional champions, hosting networking events and engaging in peer support.
Membership is $55 annually to help covers the costs of meetings. We look forward to building a supportive community dedicated to optimizing the treatment of pelvic pain in WA.
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South Australia
The South Australian Pelvic Pain Network (SAPPN) was established to strengthen connections between health professionals managing pelvic pain across SA. The network supports improved referral pathways, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration across primary care, allied health, and specialist services. Our network also includes active researchers in the pelvic pain space making a difference to translate knowledge into practice.
Join the SAPPN Health Professional and Researchers Directory
Be part of a growing community passionate about improving care for people with pelvic pain.
Annual membership includes:
Invitations to informal networking events and dinners; formal networking events throughout the year are covered by the annual fee
Access to professional development opportunities
Spotlights on local clinicians and how different professions contribute to pelvic pain care
Are you a PPFA paid subscriber? Membership to your state network is included in your PPFA subscription. New members can join for $55 annually, please click the link below to register and pay.
