Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Smith for the question and for her advocacy, particularly in relation to perimenopause and menopause services across the country. The new investment will expand the network of endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics from 22 to 33. They are incredibly popular, and there will be 11 new clinics in total. I know the one in the ACT already has a waiting list, so these are incredibly needed services.

Existing clinics will receive increased funding to provide care for perimenopause and menopause—again, due to the Senate advocacy work that Senator Smith did—creating a national network of 33 clinics providing support for women with perimenopause or menopause symptoms. We know that these clinics work, because the demand is so high. Since their commencement, there have been 7,452 visitations. We'll also have centres of excellence to make sure of GP training, which is so critical to women receiving the support they need close to where they live. (Time expired)