General News
8 May, 2025
New health hubs in Horsham and Stawell
Grampians Health has launched new Sexual and Reproductive Health (SARH) Hubs in Horsham and Stawell, delivering vital specialist services to regional communities.
The new clinics, located at Alan Wolff Medical Centre in Horsham and Stawell Medical Centre in Stawell, offer free and confidential care to all people, including women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals.
The nurse-led hubs provide a wide range of services, including sexual health education, menstrual and menopause support, cervical screening, contraceptive counselling, STI prevention and management, pregnancy options counselling, and both medical and surgical abortion pathways.
Grampians Health chief operating officer Ben Kelly said the initiative will further improve access to specialised care for regional communities.
“Through these hubs, we aim 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,” he said.
“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.
“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 referral is required to access the services, which also include telehealth consultations and inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people.
Grampians Health clinical director of women’s and children’s, Dr Natasha Frawley, said the hubs will provide a range of services without referrals.
“These hubs are crucial in helping women access the right care, closer to their homes,” she said.
“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.”
The Horsham hub operates every Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 4.30pm at Alan Wolff Medical Centre, 6–12 Read Street, while the Stawell hub is open on Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm at 26 Wimmera Street, Stawell Medical Centre.
For Horsham appointments, phone (03) 5381 9062 between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
To book in Stawell, call (03) 5358 1410 between 9.00am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.