A new report reveals that one in five Australian children live with chronic pain, but many face delays of up to three years before getting a diagnosis.
This persistent pain, lasting longer than three months, disrupt several parts of a child’s life, from school, friendships and wellbeing.
For more information visit chronicpainaustralia.org.au/kids-in-pain/
Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Dr Joshua Pate – Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 23 September 2025