It follows pressure from endometriosis sufferers and the opposition to set up clinics in those locations, after 20 others were established around the country earlier in the year.
abc.net.au/news/federal-government-expands-pelvic-pain-clinics-into-adelaide-and/102823714New clinics to treat pelvic pain and endometriosis are being opened in Adelaide and Western Sydney as the federal government expands a trial to improve access to treatment.
In March, the government announced 20 endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics would be part of a trial to improve treatment access, an increase on the 16 promised by both Labor and the Coalition at the 2022 federal election. Now patients in the region will have access to an option closer to home, with an Adelaide clinic established in Glenelg at Thrive Family Practice."We want women to know that they can seek support and care at these clinics, that they will be believed and there are treatment options available to them," Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney said.
"The Coalition was pleased to see the government commit to funding our $58 million package for endometriosis and pelvic pain and we recognise how important this investment is for women across the country who need better access to this critical support."Around one in 10 Australians live in Western Sydney, but in March, when the clinics taking part in the trial were announced, six were established in NSW, though none were in the Western Sydney region.
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