Grampians Health has opened two sexual and reproductive health hubs –in Stawell and Horsham – improving access to specialised care for regional communities. 

The hubs, located in Alan Wolff Medical Centre in Horsham and at Stawell Medical Centre, provide accessible and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services to all people, including women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals. 

The clinics will provide a range of nurse-led services including sexual health education, menstrual health and menopause education, population health screening such as cervical screening tests, contraceptive counselling, prevention, testing and management of sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options counselling, and pathways for medical and surgical abortion of pregnancy. 

Grampians Health chief operating officer Ben Kelly said through these hubs, the organisation aimed to provide equitable, high-quality care and reduce the gaps in health and wellbeing of women, girls and all gender-diverse in the regional communities.

“We understand that there is a rising need for sexual and reproductive care options in the region and Grampians Health is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive specialist care to our communities,” he said. 

“This initiative is also a testament to our ongoing efforts to improve care options in regional Victoria, ensuring that all individuals have access to the health services they need, close to home.” 

No referrals are required to access the free and confidential services offered at the sexual and reproductive health hubs in Stawell and Horsham. 

Each hub will also deliver LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous friendly care, along with telehealth consults. 

Grampians Health women’s and children’s clinical director Natasha Frawley said these hubs were crucial in helping women access the right care, closer to their homes.

“By offering a range of services without the need for referrals, we are ensuring that women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals receive the support they need in a timely and respectful manner,” she said.

The hub is open on Thursday from 9am to 4.30pm at 26 Wimmera Street at Stawell Medical Centre, and every Wednesday and Thursday, from 9am to 4.30pm, at Alan Wolff Medical Centre, 6-12 Read Street, Horsham.

To book an appointment in Stawell, people can call 5358 1410 between 9am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. 

For an appointment in Horsham, call 5381 9062 between 8.30am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. 

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