The state government has announced two new dedicated women’s health sites in early 2024 in Melbourne’s north.
Health minister Mary-Anne Thomas on Tuesday announced DPV Health Medical Centre in Mill Park and Nexus Primary Health in Wallan will become hubs, delivering free or low-cost sexual and reproductive healthcare services for women, girls and gender diverse people with no referral required for most services.
“The two new hubs are part of our ongoing efforts to deliver equity in healthcare across Victoria – accessing high quality sexual and reproductive healthcare should not be limited by a person’s circumstance or address,” she said.
“These hubs will mean women can access sexual and reproductive healthcare when and where they need it – reducing delays in care and in some instances, the progression of longer-term health issues.”
Focused on breaking down the barriers and stigma that some women face when accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare, the hubs will offer services and advice related to contraception, medical termination of pregnancy, referral for surgical termination of pregnancy and sexual health testing and treatment.
Yan Yean MP Lauren Kathage said the hubs will help women access help faster.
“These hubs will mean women in our community can access sexual and reproductive healthcare when and where they need it – reducing delays in care and in some instances, the progression of longer-term health issues,” she said.
