The best kinds of medicine are free, and the seven doctors of nature are

exercise, water, sun, fresh air, healthy food, laughter and sleep.

The best way to avoid disease is to be proactive in preventing

and managing symptoms of health conditions. 

Here's a list of resources:

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Jean Hailes for Women's Health symptoms, health checks and checklists, charts jeanhailes.org.au

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OVARIAN CANCER AUSTRALIA know the symptoms, diagnosis tests

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CERVICAL CANCER 

Federal Government cervical screening program to promote early detection.

PapScreen Victoria - Victorian site offering a range of information on Pap testing.

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BREAST CANCER Breastscreen Breast Cancer Network Australia

 

BOWEL CANCER Bowelscreen Bowel Cancer Australia

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SKIN CANCER Signs

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BLOOD CANCER more than anaemia. Learn more  

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FIND AN ENDOMETRIOSIS AND PELVIC PAIN CLINICS AUST GOV  Learn more

 

ENDOMETRIOSIS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
EndoZone endozone.com.au provides empirical information you can trust about Endometriosis
Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth JAECE patient and pain management guide, webinars
Pelvic Pain Foundation Australia: pelvicpain.org.au
QENDO (patient resources and free management app): qendo.org.au 
Endometriosis WA: www.endometriosiswa.org.au
Endometriosis Australia: endometriosisaustralia.org

 

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 

RANZCOG Living Evidence Guideline RATE tool for symptoms and patient information

FERTILITY
Aust Gov Health Direct information about fertility
Miscarriage, pregnancy loss and stillbirth Pink Elephants

MEDICARE REBATES, LONGER CONSULTS, IMAGING SUBS AND CHEAPER MEDS
Aust Gov Medical Cost Finder 
Find item number for rebate information

MRI funded by Medicare ​

Accessing Medicare-Funded MRI

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MBS Item Number: 63563 (MRI scan of the pelvis or abdomen).

Target Group: Patients with suspected or known deep endometriosis, particularly where it involves the bladder, bowel, or ureter.

Infertility Clause: The scan must be for investigating infertility, sub-fertility, or related conditions like Mullerain duct anomalies or recurrent IVF implantation failures.
 

ADVOCACY IN ACTION - SUPPORT FOR WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS

 

New Medicare rebates make it more affordable to see specialists for complex women’s health issues, such as endometriosis.

 

Specialists will now be able to spend more time with each patient, thanks to new rules that allow for longer appointments. This extra time will help doctors better understand and manage complicated cases.

Medicare will pay higher rebates for these longer visits, which means patients will have to pay less out of their own pocket.

 

If you see a gynaecologist for at least 45 minutes, Medicare will now pay a higher fee for both first-time and follow-up appointments. There will also be a new Medicare item for longer (60-minute) GP appointments, so GPs can spend more time helping people with complex gynaecological or pelvic pain problems. Longer appointments mean doctors can listen carefully to your story, thoroughly assess your symptoms, and develop a good plan for your care. These changes recognise that conditions like endometriosis are complex and need more time and attention.

 

With higher rebates and longer consults, more people can get the care they need without worrying as much about the cost. These changes are a big step forward for women’s health in Australia and will help more people get the right help for pain and endometriosis.

 

The 2025 Women's Health Package includes several key initiatives. This has received all-party support. It increases the current number of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics from 22 to 33 by 2027, and services will be expanded to provide specialist support for menopause, which is often medically induced to suppress estrogen in women with endometriosis.

 

In the area of contraception and reproductive health, for the first time in over 30 years the government will list two new oral contraceptive pills often used for endometriosis treatment (Yaz and Yasmin) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The health package also includes increased Medicare payments and more bulk billing for long-term endometriosis treatments and contraceptives like IUDs (LARC, for example Mirena) and hormone implants.

 

Medicare rebates for doctors and nurse practitioners inserting and removing IUDs (like Mirena) and new MBS items has lowered out-of-pocket costs even more. Additionally, eight training centres will be established to increase clinician skill and confidence in IUD and hormonal implant insertions.

 

A new Endometriosis Management Plan, (EndoMP) created by Monash University and the RACGP is designed to make care for women with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain more consistent and effective by improving how these conditions are diagnosed and managed. The goal is to simplify the process and help thousands of patients receive better support.

 

In terms of pharmacy services, the package introduces two national trials allowing concession cardholders to consult trained pharmacists for contraceptives and treatment of uncomplicated UTIs at no cost. This is important for those with endometriosis, who often experience issues with hormone and other treatments, as well as ‘pee’ problems.

 

Medications are also cheaper, with Ryeqo, is the new player on the court. It is the first endometriosis treatment approved by the TGA in Australia for 13 years, and the first oral GnRH antagonist combination therapy in Australia. It was listed on the PBS from 1 May 2025, significantly reducing the cost. Visanne and Slinda are also now listed on the PBS.

 

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