Women’s Health

The Community Health Department offers the Women’s Clinic providing holistic health care for women of all ages.

Our specialist sexual and reproductive health nurse practitioner is trained to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of women. We offer women a confidential consultation to discuss any issues regarding their sexual and reproductive health. The Clinic also provides a comprehensive opportunity for women to access regular cervical screening tests or to learn more about breast awareness. Unplanned pregnancy support is also a part of the service and is available to all women.

Services include:

• Oral contraceptive prescriptions, advice and counselling
• Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) insertion/removal/change over
• Long-Acting Contraception- Contraceptive Injection
• Emergency contraception prescribing and administering
• Prescribing and assisting with medication management
• Unplanned pregnancy options, including termination of pregnancy
• Diagnostic investigations- pathology, radiology and ultrasound referrals
• Supporting gender journey and diversity
• Mental Health Assessment
• Immunisation administration, support and education
• STI/BBV risk assessment, testing and treatment
• Cervical screening
• Fertility Support
• Menopause management
• General health support and education

Note: Callers to please mention ‘pregnancy choices’ when requiring termination of pregnancy
support.

Your consult is individualised and conducted in a relaxed setting. No referral is required for this service.

For appointments or more information contact Community Health.

Read our Women’s Health Check Guide for details of health screenings available, when to have them and where they are available locally. Note this is a general guide; make your own health check schedule with your health care provider if you have an ongoing condition or a higher risk of a condition due to family history. If you have any symptoms at any time, see your health care provider immediately.

Useful websites:

Jean Hailes

• Provides information on all aspects of women’s health including prevention & the latest scientific evidence from adolescence to midlife and beyond.
• Jean Hailes | Creating a healthier future for all women

Family Planning Victoria

• Reproductive and sexual health information.
• Get the facts: sex and the law, talking about sex, pregnancy, STI, BBV, contraception.
• Reproductive & Sexual Health Clinics, Education and Advocacy (shvic.org.au)

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

• Clinic information, facts sheets and sexual health information.
• Service information, what happens at the clinic.
• TESTme, online services, check your risk and health map.
• Melbourne Sexual Health Centre improves people’s sexual health – Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC)

Breast Cancer Network Australia

This website has a video to learn about how to conduct a breast self-check, see here: https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/screening-and-diagnosis/how-to-check-your-breasts

BreastScreen Victoria

BreastScreen Victoria’s service is free for women and trans and gender diverse people aged 50 to 74, without breast symptoms. This age group is invited to have a breast screen every 2 years. Although the service is also available to women aged 40 to 49 and over 74 years, it is recommended for those in these age groups speak to a doctor to see if breast screening is the right option based on overall personal risk of breast cancer.

Swan Hill BreastScreen is located at Swan Hill District Health (within Radiology Services), bookings must be made via the website or phone 13 20 50

https://www.breastscreen.org.au/

Cancer Screening Videos in Language