Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Program

In 2025, our Women's Health Clinic was awarded funding over three years for expansion of its Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain services.

Today, our Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Program (EPPP) provides multi-disciplinary help with endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain, while supporting women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) in the community who otherwise could not afford to access specialised support for management of these conditions.

Run as part of our Specialist Health Clinic, the Program is led by our Nurse Coordinator and supports patients who are struggling with persistent pelvic pain and/or endometriosis.

All consultations are held at our Clinic in Wyoming, with some follow-up appointments available via telehealth. Women and AFAB people must be residents of the Central Coast to access this program.

What happens during the Program?

The Program provides a comprehensive and holistic consultation service for patients over a 12-month period.

Our goal is to provide a personalised and achievable plan to assist with management of your endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain. Your plan may include various investigations, treatments, and/or access to a qualified multi-disciplinary team. In doing this we aim to fast-track diagnosis, help you make sense of your symptoms and provide you with education based on your own individual needs.

We aim to provide you with practical information and resources that you can utilise long term with the support of our team. We are here to support you to ensure you no longer feel alone in your pain journey.

Our multi-disciplinary team includes access to our Nurse Coordinator and GPs, as well as care coordination with external gynaecologists, physiotherapists, dietitians and psychologists, providing a holistic care journey.

As you progress through the program, there will be a number of groups specific to endometriosis and pelvic pain that become available.

What is the duration of care?

Over a period of up to 12 months, we will work with you to achieve your goals and create practical tools to help manage your symptoms.

During the Program, we encourage you to remain in touch with your regular GP and we will inform them of your individualised plan. Once the 12-month treatment period is over, a treatment summary will be forwarded to your GP for ongoing care.

Our Patient Journey

Fee Information

All consultations with our Nurse are provided at no cost to the patient.

To ensure the ongoing sustainability of this service, it is not possible to bulk bill all GP appointments. We are dedicated to making healthcare accessible for women. If you are experiencing genuine financial hardship, please discuss this with our nurse coordinator during your appointment.

Extended GP review, approx. 1 hour (2 weeks after intake appointment):
$94.75 out of pocket fee for all patients ($302.65 with a $207.90 Medicare rebate)

Initial appointment with a continence and pelvic health physiotherapist

$20 ($178 funded by the Bloom Program)

Initial appointment with a dietician

$20 ($180 funded by the Bloom Program)

Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Ultrasound

Imaging provider dependent, with bulk billing options

Medicare Plan

If you need a Medicare plan, this will be done through your regular GP and may be at a cost depending on your GP practice billing structure. Note: we are unable to provide Medicare plans through the Bloom Program, unless you are an existing patient.

NOTE: We kindly ask patients to note that any cancellation fees and follow-up consultation fees with allied health providers will be their responsibility.

How to refer into the Program

Information for Patients

To be part of our Program, you’ll first need to obtain a referral from your GP, detailing all past treatment and investigations relevant to your endometriosis/pelvic pain. Once the referral is submitted, our Nurse Coordinator will be in touch.

You can direct your GP to this website for more information on referring you as a patient.

Information for Health Professionals

All participants who would like to participate in the program first require a GP referral, detailing all past treatment and investigations relevant to their endometriosis/pelvic pain.

We require the following information, where possible:

Past medical history
Gynaecology and obstetric history
Medications you are currently taking, or have taken previously, for your pelvic pain including pain medication
Results of any investigations you have had for your pelvic pain, such as ultrasounds, blood tests etc

Referrals can be emailed to bloom@ccwh.org.au or sent through Health Link.

Once a referral is received, patients will be sent an SMS with a link and their unique patient code.

Please note that our services are designed to work in collaboration with each patient’s regular GP. Each patient will be encouraged to utilise our services and then be discharged back to their usual GP for ongoing management at the end of the program.

Frequently asked questions

What You Need To Know

What is endometriosis / persistent pelvic pain?

Persistent (chronic) pelvic pain is common, affecting 15-25% of Australian women, yet it has historically been poorly understood and managed.

Persistent pelvic pain is defined as recurrent pain in the pelvis (the area below the belly button and between the hips) for more than six months.

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition where cells similar to those that line the uterus are found outside the uterus (most commonly in the pelvis).

Endometriosis is a widely recognised factor in persistent pelvic pain, but is often just one part of the picture, so a holistic approach to care is required.

Not all people with persistent pelvic pain will have endometriosis, and not all people with endometriosis will have persistent pain, so individualised assessment and advice is recommended.

What does the Program offer?

A safe space: Women with persistent pelvic pain will feel validated and listened to.
Holistic wellbeing: We will work to understand you, your needs and your goals, and develop an individualised treatment program for you. We partner collaboratively with our clients to create individualised plans, empowering them with knowledge and practical tools to help manage their symptoms.
Interdisciplinary care: We’ll work together with a multi-disciplinary team, which may include a combination of GP, practice nurse, gynaecologist, gastroenterologist, pelvic physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, dietitian and psychologist.
Education: We’ll ensure you have a better understanding of the physiology and neuroscience of endometriosis and pelvic pain.
Communication: We walk with you on every step of the journey and help to coordinate members of our multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that everyone is always on the same page.

Can you give me a script for strong pain killers or opioids?

We take a whole-person approach, and work with you to reduce your distress and discomfort, while holistically improving your quality of life.

Please note that we are unable to prescribe S8 medication (e.g. strong pain killers or opioids such as codeine or endone) through this service.

Can I book appointments for the program online or via phone?

All appointments for the EPPP will be booked by our Nurse Coordinator, once a GP referral is received. Once this referral is received, you will be sent a link to complete an ‘About You’ form and our Nurse Coordinator will contact you to schedule an appointment. No appointments can be booked directly over the phone or online at this time.

Do you have resources i can access while i await an appointment?

Yes we do. Our specialist Nurse and clinic team have created an evidence-based general endometriosis and pelvic pain resource list which is regularly updated. You can download it here.

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