PRIMARY Care Connect’s (PCC) Sexual and Women’s Reproductive Health Hub will soon have the addition of GP-led care, thanks to an exciting new partnership with GV Health. This collaboration will expand the range of services available to women across the region, strengthening access to essential sexual and reproductive health care.
In 2022, PCC received funding from the Department of Health to establish the Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub. Led by Women’s Health Nurse Aimee Bice, the clinic has helped fill critical gaps in women’s health across the Goulburn Valley, providing care, education, and vital referrals for hundreds of local women.
“We’re really excited to announce this partnership with Goulburn Valley Health,” said Leigh Stanbrook, Executive Manager Health Services at PCC.
“This collaboration broadens the scope of our Women’s Hub, ensuring our community has access to the comprehensive, high-quality sexual and reproductive health care it deserves.”
The hub has provided care to almost 100 women, offering screening, treatment, and supported referrals free of charge. With the addition of a GP, the clinic will now be able to deliver even more services directly in-house, reducing wait times and decreasing the need for external referrals.
“Having Dr. Ibby Munu join me in the clinic means we can provide more care right here in the hub. This partnership will make our services more accessible and affordable, especially for vulnerable women in our community. I’m passionate about improving health outcomes for women, particularly within our First Nations and multicultural communities, where we know the gaps are greatest,” said Nurse Aimee Bice
The partnership follows extensive collaboration between GV Health and PCC, aligning with shared goals to improve women’s health outcomes across the region.
Carmel Brophy, Associate Director of Midwifery at GV Health, said GV Health is proud to partner with Primary Care Connect to strengthen access to women’s health services across our region.
“This collaboration ensures women can receive high-quality, holistic care close to home, from screening and early intervention to specialist follow-up when needed. By working together, we’re improving access for vulnerable and rural communities and building a stronger, more connected system of care for women at every stage of life.”
Dr. Ibby Munu will begin consulting at the Primary Care Connect Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub on Wednesday, 26 November, with the full partnership taking effect from January 2026.
The hub currently provides a range of free women’s health services, including:
Cervical screening tests
Pregnancy testing
Emergency contraception
Unplanned pregnancy options and referrals
For more information, visit Primary Care Connect – Women’s Health Clinic by self-referring via the website or contact the Primary Care Connect Consumer Care Team on (03) 5823 3200.
