The Allan Labor Government is delivering more free women's health clinics because women deserve access to the best specialist care without the burden of cost or excessive travel.
Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the next round of clinic locations - delivering on our commitment to establish 20 dedicated multidisciplinary clinics across the state.
The clinics will be located in:
- Ararat - operated by East Grampians Health
- Bacchus Marsh - operated by Western Health
- Heidelberg - jointly operated by Austin Health and Mercy Hospital for Women
- Prahran - operated by Bayside Health (Alfred Health).
Women will be able to access specialists like gynaecologists, urologists, specialist GPs, nurses and allied health support closer to home - saving them time and money.
This includes getting care and information for a range of issues and conditions including endometriosis, pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, prolapse and incontinence, contraception, abortion and menopause.
This builds on the Child and Adolescent Women's Health Clinic operated by Royal Children's Hospital which was announced in response to the Victorian Inquiry into Women's Pain.
Our response has been shaped by the experiences of 13,000 women and girls who revealed gender health gaps, experiences of medical bias, sexism, misogyny and feelings of being ignored or dismissed by clinicians.
Labor is also rolling out 'green whistle' pain relief and setting a statewide standard for women's pain care.
The network of 20 women's health clinics is part of Labor's landmark $153 million women's health package.
The package is already transforming care through a mobile clinic, dedicated Aboriginal-led services, a virtual women's health clinic and 20 sexual and reproductive health hubs.
Labor is delivering the care Victorian women deserve - making sure it's free, accessible and close to home.
Under Jess Wilson's Liberals - there will be only cuts to the health services women rely on.
To learn more or locate a local clinic, visit health.vic.gov.au/public-health/womens-health-wellbeing-program.
As stated by Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas
"We're making it easier for Victorian women to get the care they need - it's completely free and close to home."
"Victorian women will no longer need to jump through hurdles to get comprehensive, specialist care."
As stated by Parliamentary Secretary for Women's Health Kat Theophanous
"We're building a healthcare system that works for all Victorian women - expanding access, investing in specialists and making sure the support is there when and where they need it."
