Almost 1000 new doctors in Victoria

More than 900 medical interns are beginning their careers as doctors in Victoria’s public health system this year.

We’re delivering more doctors in our health system, a pay rise for nurses, and opening nine new and upgraded hospitals this year.

Our 965 new medical interns are getting world-class training across metropolitan, regional and rural health services, all while making a real difference to Victorians who rely on their care.

This year’s intake of interns is backed by a $203 million Allan Labor Government health workforce investment.

Only Labor invests in our health system, and only Labor is making health care easier for families to access.

FREE women’s health clinic for The Alfred Hospital in Prahran

The Allan Labor Government is delivering more free women’s health clinics because women deserve access to the best specialist care without the burden of cost or excessive travel.

The next round of clinic locations has recently been announced – delivering on our commitment to establish 20 dedicated multidisciplinary clinics across the state, including a location at The Alfred in Prahran.

Women will be able to access specialists like gynaecologists, urologists, specialist GPs, nurses and allied health support closer to home – saving them time and money.

This includes getting care and information for a range of issues and conditions including endometriosis, pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, prolapse and incontinence, contraception, abortion and menopause.

This builds on the Child and Adolescent Women’s Health Clinic operated by Royal Children’s Hospital, which was announced in response to the Victorian Inquiry into Women’s Pain.

Our response has been shaped by the experiences of 13,000 women and girls who revealed gender health gaps, experiences of medical bias, sexism, misogyny and feelings of being ignored or dismissed by clinicians.

Labor is also rolling out “green whistle” pain relief at our 20 sexual and reproductive health hubs and setting a statewide standard for women’s pain care.

The network of 20 women’s health clinics is part of Labor’s landmark $153 million women’s health package.

The package is already transforming care through a mobile clinic, dedicated Aboriginal-led services, a virtual women’s health clinic and the 20 hubs.

Labor is delivering the care Victorian women deserve – making sure it’s free, accessible and close to home.

Easier and cheaper care for ADHD

Labor is making healthcare work better for busy families by making ADHD care easier and cheaper to access.

No child or family should be left behind because the system is too complex, too hard or too expensive.

Victorians will no longer need to face lengthy wait times or spend thousands of dollars to get care for ADHD.

The Allan Labor Government will introduce life changing reforms so GPs can diagnose and treat ADHD in both children and adults. We’re changing the way Victorians can access an ADHD diagnosis and treatment, because income or location shouldn’t stop you from getting the care you need. •