A virtual menopause health hub is providing enhanced support to women in NSW experiencing severe or complex menopause symptoms.

The South Western Sydney Local Health District Specialist Menopause Service is part of NSW Health’s 
extensive menopause network and is one of four menopause-specific health hubs throughout the state.

The hub provides comprehensive and compassionate care to women in south western Sydney, and also 
serves as a referral site for women in the Nepean Blue Mountains, Western NSW and Murrumbidgee 
Local Health Districts.

The service provides medical, allied health and nursing expertise to women experiencing severe menopause symptoms or women who have complex menopause care needs.

The virtual service offers patients the flexibility to attend their appointments through telehealth consultation using a phone, computer, laptop or handheld device. Face-to-face consultations are also available when required.

General practitioners, specialists, and nurse practitioners can refer eligible women for advanced care, and are also welcome to make contact with the service directly by emailing SWSLHDSpecialistMenopauseService@health.nsw.gov.au

The NSW Government is committed to strengthening and improving care for women and their families.

As part of this commitment, the NSW Government has invested $34.3 million for Women’s Health Centres - enhancing care and support for women at 20 Centres across NSW, as well as $18.6 million to see 29 additional McGrath nurses providing free support to breast cancer patients in metro, regional and remote communities.

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM said:

“I am so pleased this virtual service is providing comprehensive, and compassionate support to women across our region experiencing complex symptoms associated with menopause.

“It’s fantastic women in Penrith now have access to expert advice from a multidisciplinary team of medical, allied health and nursing professionals who are able to provide more targeted support and care for menopause symptoms.”

Quotes attributable to Health Minister Ryan Park:

“Up to one in four women experience severe and debilitating menopause symptoms, which is why services like this one are so important.

“I am so pleased the South Western Sydney Local Health District Specialist Menopause Service - the fourth menopause-specific health hub in the state – is now up and running. This important service is improving access to specialist menopause services for women in NSW.”