These hubs join the current network of 14 hubs that are already delivering free or low-cost care including contraception, medical abortion, referral for surgical abortion and sexual health testing and treatment.

The latest locations were chosen based on where there was a high demand for women’s healthcare and a lack of services including:

• Central Highlands Rural Health – Kyneton
• Western Health – Melton
• IPC Health – Wyndham Vale
• DPV Health – Broadmeadows
• Grampians Health – Horsham and Stawell
• East Grampians Health – Ararat