The Federal Government is searching for GP practices willing to become “endometriosis and pelvic clinics” for extra annual funding of up to $200,000. 

Practices will decide what to do with the money, with options including advanced training; hiring new staff, such as nurses; or purchasing additional equipment.

The government says the clinics will help overcome the prolonged delays in diagnosis faced by some women, given the condition affects one in nine women nationally.

Criteria for the grants include providing affordable services “via varying means … including via bulk-billing”, sufficient patients to “warrant specific investment” and sufficient female GPs because “many women prefer to see a female practitioner”.