WOMEN across Brisbane’s south-west now have improved access to specialised care, with a new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic opening in Oxley.
The clinic will support patients living with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, while also offering care for perimenopause and menopause—expanding the range of women’s health services available closer to home.
The facility is part of a national rollout funded by the Australian Government, which is delivering 11 additional clinics across the country. The expansion brings the total number of endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics to 33, ensuring at least one operates in each Primary Health Network region.
Unlike standalone specialist centres, each clinic is embedded within an existing general practice, a model designed to improve accessibility and continuity of care within local communities.
Endometriosis affects at least one in seven Australian women and is commonly associated with chronic pain and fertility challenges. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis takes an average of seven years, often leaving patients navigating prolonged periods of uncertainty and untreated symptoms.
Chronic pelvic pain conditions present similarly complex challenges and carry significant social and economic impacts, with costs to the Australian economy estimated at $6 billion annually.
Assistant Minister White said the new clinic would help address long-standing gaps in care.
“I’m proud that the Federal Government is investing in the health of women and girls with specialised, compassionate care that will change lives,” she said.
“Many women experience years of pain before they are diagnosed and treated for endometriosis or pelvic pain conditions. Women deserve better.
“This clinic in Oxley will make it easier and more affordable for women to access timely specialised care, including for perimenopause and menopause.”
Queensland Senator Corinne Mulholland said the expansion was about ensuring women are heard and treated sooner.
“For too many women, endometriosis and pelvic pain have meant years of suffering without answers. This investment is about changing that,” she said.
“This new clinic means women in South Brisbane can access specialised, compassionate care closer to home, without the long waits and uncertainty that too often come with these conditions.
“By expanding these services nationwide, we’re improving health outcomes while easing the broader social and economic burden.”
