Needles don’t have to be something you dread.
NeedleCalm™ is a desensitising adhesive pad that uses your body’s natural pain-gating response to reduce discomfort and anxiety during needle procedures — in seconds.

You’re not alone if needles make you anxious. Up to 1 in 4 people experience needle fear — and for many, it’s not just nerves. It can be rooted in a past experience, a sensory sensitivity, or medical trauma that never quite healed.
When that fear goes unacknowledged, people put off blood tests, skip vaccinations, or stop showing up for treatment altogether.
NeedleCalm is here to help change that — so more people feel safe enough to get the care they need.
How NeedleCalm™ Works
NeedleCalm is designed around gate control theory — combining gentle cooling and tactile stimulation to help reduce discomfort and anxiety at the needle site
No drugs. No waiting. Just a calmer experience — in seconds.
1. Chill the pad. Keep in the fridge before use.
2. Apply to the site. Peel and press the adhesive tape to secure the device above the needle site immediately before the procedure.
3. Proceed with care. Apply pressure onto the pad while inserting the needle directly below.

For anyone who finds needles hard
Whether you’re a parent whose child dreads every vaccination, an adult who quietly avoids blood tests, or a patient managing a condition requiring frequent procedures — NeedleCalm is designed with you in mind
A better experience for everyone in the room.

Calmer in seconds
Apply the pad, and NeedleCalm gets to work straight away — dulling sensation and easing anxiety before the needle even arrives.

No drugs. No fuss.
Hypoallergenic, latex-free, and chemical-free. Safe for children and adults, and easy to fit into any clinical workflow.

Less avoidance
When needle procedures feel manageable, patients stop avoiding them. That means better adherence, fewer delays, and healthier outcomes for everyone.
Hear from our community.
EXCELLENT Based on 30 reviews Posted on Google Charles Sturt AlumniTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. NeedleCalm is a brilliant example of innovation driven by empathy. Created by Charles Sturt graduate Lauren Barber, this simple yet effective device helps reduce pain and anxiety during needle procedures by using cooling and gentle pressure. It’s thoughtfully designed, TGA-approved, and making a real difference for patients and clinicians alike. A smart, compassionate solution from a standout graduate.Posted on Google Ali HillTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing product! Addressing a real barrier to healthcare. Highly recommend NeedleCalm to anyone with a needle phobia!Posted on Google Sharon StoliarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This product is truly incredible. I tried it out for intradermal sterile water injections into my lower back for back pain. Usually those injections are excruciatingly painful and sting for quite some time. I tried needlecalm the last time and I barely felt it. I'm impressed by this product and I think it would be extremely useful for anyone or child with needle phobia. Highly recommend!Posted on Google Sarah HTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lauren is an expert in her field. Her tenacity to help others struggling with needle phobia is admirable. Having seen my brother pass out at the sight of a needle i cannot recommend Lauren highly enough. Her products are well researched and developed with the patient at the top of mind.Posted on Google TobyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was a bit skeptical it would do anything…. And yet it surprisingly did a LOT. We reuse ours oftenPosted on Google Michael BrodenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great Product that helped my son out with his fear of needles, we used it for his vaccinations. Worked amazing frozenPosted on Google Sam McTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is an amazing product and a total game changer. I'm so glad I have access to it for my child.Posted on Google Shaun BaldwinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Seeing Needlecalm in action, it was a WOW moment, such a clever device that works well for anyone with fear of needles.Posted on Google Micaela CenteneraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This product is absolutely incredible. Both my son and I suffer with needle phobia and this has changed my life. No more pain or fear. I wish I'd known about NeedleCalm sooner.
Built by a nurse who understood the problem first-hand.
NeedleCalm was founded by Lauren Barber, a clinical nurse specialist from Sydney, after a needle-stick injury in 2016 led to surgery — and a determination to do something about the fear and pain that keeps so many people away from care.
Lauren noticed a gap: there was no simple, versatile tool for the full range of needle procedures, and patients’ distress was too often dismissed rather than addressed. So she built one.
NeedleCalm has since earned multiple awards and is trusted by clinicians and patients across Australia and New Zealand.
Award-winning Australian innovation.
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Are you a clinician or practice manager?
Samples, professional packs, and pricing for healthcare facilities are available.
Store in your vaccine fridge and fit seamlessly into your clinical workflow.
Email us at enquiries@needlecalm.com.au
One less thing to be afraid of.
Available without a prescription and shipped across Australia. NDIS eligible, simple check your care plan. No drugs, no waiting — just a calmer needle experience for the people who need it most.
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