The Albanese Government has announced the locations of 11 new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics, expanding access to specialised care for women and girls living in regional and outer suburban areas.
The new clinics will bring the total nationwide to 33, ensuring more women can access expert care closer to home. Set to open by early 2026, the clinics form a key part of the government’s landmark Women’s Health Package, which is investing almost $800 million to improve healthcare and access for women and girls across Australia.
The clinics will provide multidisciplinary services for endometriosis and pelvic pain, and, for the first time, all 33 clinics will also support women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
Endometriosis affects at least one in seven Australian women, often causing chronic pain and fertility issues, with an average seven-year delay in diagnosis. Pelvic pain is similarly complex and debilitating, with social and economic impacts estimated to cost the Australian economy $6 billion annually.
Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler said the clinics would provide much-needed support for women living with pain. “For too long, women and girls living with pain have had to struggle in silence, but the Albanese Government is changing that,” he said.
“These clinics give them access to the expertise, care and specialist support they need. They are just one of the ways we are delivering more choice, lower costs and better health care options for Australian women and girls.”
Minister for Women Katy Gallagher said the clinics would ensure timely specialist care closer to where women live. “Many women have experienced having their pain ignored or dismissed, and it is just not good enough,” she said.
“Whether it’s a teenager missing school due to severe period pain, or a woman in her 40s or 50s managing perimenopause and menopause while working and caring for others, women deserve high-quality medical care. These clinics will help women get answers earlier and treatment that actually responds to what they’re experiencing.”
Assistant Minister for Health Emma White added, “Too many women have spent years living with debilitating pain that is often misunderstood. These clinics are about dignity, early intervention and better outcomes for all women. Women’s health is no longer an afterthought — no matter what stage of life you’re at, your health care is front and centre.”
Locations of the 11 new clinics:
• NSW: Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, Wyoming; Winmalee Medical Centre, Winmalee; Nova Health Co, Wagga Wagga
• QLD: Blunder Road Medical and Dental Centre, Oxley; True Relationships and Reproductive Health, Norman Gardens; Drayton Medical Centre, Drayton; True Relationships and Reproductive Health, Blackall
• WA: Luma: for her health and wellbeing, Joondalup
• VIC: Dandenong Superclinic, Dandenong; LaTrobe Community Health Service, Morwell; Werribee Medical & Dental Care, Werribee
The expanded clinics will also provide education and support around perimenopause and menopause, helping women manage symptoms and access appropriate care.
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