Too many Victorian women experiencing hormonal conditions are facing barriers and delays in diagnosis.
It’s why the Carroll Labor Government is making it easier for women in Melbourne’s south east to get the free specialist care they need, closer to home.
The new Menopause Connecting Care Clinic at Bayside Health’s Sandringham Hospital is now open.
It supports those experiencing menopause, perimenopause, and other related conditions, delivering coordinated specialist care under one roof – saving them time and money.
This includes care from an endocrinologist, GPs specialising in menopause, a nurse practitioner, physiotherapist, dietitian and psychologist.
This new service is one of 20 Women’s Health Clinics being delivered by Labor across Victoria.
The clinics are part of a landmark $153 million women’s health package and respond directly to Victoria’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain.
The package is already transforming the way women’s healthcare is delivered in Victoria, and also includes:
- 20 sexual and reproductive health hubs
- a virtual women’s health clinic
- a mobile women’s health clinic
- a dedicated and first of its kind Aboriginal women’s health clinic.
Labor is delivering the care Victorian women and girls deserve – free, accessible and close to home.
Under a One Nation Liberal Coalition, these critical services would be on the chopping block.
Their $40 billion cuts plan will only make life harder for all Victorians.
For more information, visit health.vic.gov.au/public-health/womens-health-wellbeing-program.
As stated by Minister for Health Ingrid Stitt
“For too long, women have struggled to access specialist hormonal care – this new clinic will make it easier to get the best care quickly and close to home.”
“Only Labor is investing in a health system that works for every Victorian. Under a One Nation Liberal Coalition, this is all at risk.”
As stated by Parliamentary Secretary for Health Pauline Richards
“This new clinic brings experts together under one roof, giving women across Melbourne’s south east free, coordinated specialist care closer to home.”
