Chapter:
14 - Health
Mover:
Caitlin Tough
Seconder:
Heidi Prowse
 
 
Source:
Status of Women Policy Committee
My Private Notes


Preamble
​The Canberra Endometriosis Centre, run by Canberra Health Services is a nation leading clinic providing
care to teenagers and adults who are referred for period pain, pelvic pain and endometriosis. It is a
multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, physios and psychologists and gynaecologists.

In the past there have been concerns about gynaecologists on staff not being endometriosis specialists as
treatment is often more complex than general gynaecology.

With an increased investment in the Canberra health workforce, there is an opportunity to ensure the
Canberra Endometriosis Centre continues to be a vital resource for the Canberra community
General Resolution

Canberra Endometriosis Centre

ACT Labor continues to support the provision of dedicated health services for patients with endometriosis in Canberra through Canberra Health Services and continues to ensure the team at the Canberra Endometriosis Centre has a gynaecologist specialising in endometriosis on staff.

ACT Labor also thanks the Federal Government for investment in pelvic pain clinics across Australia, including in Canberra as additional avenue for supporting patients in getting a diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, adenomyosis and other pelvic pain conditions.