Chronic Pain Australia is seeking a compassionate, community-minded facilitator to co-lead our LGBTQIA+ pain support group, Queers in Pain. This monthly online group provides a safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ people living with chronic pain to connect, share, learn, and support one another.

We strongly encourage applications from LGBTQIA+ community members.

About the Role:

The Pain Support Group (PSG) Facilitator plays a key role in helping group members:

• Share their lived experiences of chronic pain
• Learn and discuss self-management tools
• Navigate and effectively use healthcare settings

This group meets once a month on a Saturday afternoon via Zoom.

To be eligible, you must have lived experience of chronic pain and either:

• Have completed a Chronic Pain Management Program, or
• Have well-managed chronic pain enabling you to facilitate consistently.

You will be co-facilitating with an experienced group leader who will support you as you settle into the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and topics for monthly sessions
• Deliver engaging discussions and/or coordinate guest speakers (with CPA support)
• Facilitate the Zoom group meetings at least monthly
• Communicate with group participants via a closed Facebook group or email (minimum one platform)
• Contribute to creating a respectful, inclusive, and affirming group culture

🤝 What We Provide

All volunteers are supported through:

• Access to educational resources and training, along with external workshops and training opportunities throughout the year, including Accidental Counsellor Training, Suice Prevention Training, and more!
• Insurance coverage
• Certificates and references (as appropriate)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – includes participation in monthly CPA-wide debrief sessions with a Psychology Clinic and access to free 1:1 support sessions
• Ongoing guidance from your established co-chair and ongoing supervision and mentoring from you Peer Mentor Manager

Important Notes:

• Lived experience with chronic pain is essential.
• CPA facilitators do not provide medical, pharmaceutical, legal, or industrial relations advice.
• This is a volunteer role with meaningful impact in the LGBTQIA+ community.