Patient Information
Everything you need to know before your first visit—from what to expect during consultations to how to prepare and access your health records.
Table Of Contents

General
These questions cover the practical details of attending Elara Women’s Health—where we’re located, how referrals and Medicare rebates work, appointment lengths, telehealth options, and our approach to fees and billing.
Where is the clinic located?
Do I need a referral?
Are appointments eligible for Medicare rebates?
How long are appointments?
Do you offer longer appointments for complex issues?
Do you offer telehealth?
Are you a bulk billing clinic?
What are your fees and Medicare rebates?
Services
Here you’ll find answers about the scope of care we provide, how our multidisciplinary team works together, and why this approach is especially important for conditions like menopause, endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain.
What services do you provide?
What does a multidisciplinary team mean?
Why is a multidisciplinary approach important for menopause and pelvic pain?
How do the different practitioners help?
Will I need to see everyone?
Consultations
These questions explain what happens before, during and after your appointments, including what an individual assessment involves, what’s included in an appointment, follow-up options, and what to bring to your first visit.
What can I expect from an Individual assessment?
What else does an appointment include?
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Can I get a follow-up consultation?
Women’s Health and Clinic Philosophy
These questions explore how we approach women’s health at Elara, including our commitment to trauma‑informed, confidential care, support people in appointments, and how we collaborate with your GP and other specialists.
Do you provide a trauma-informed approach to care?
Is my consultation confidential?
Can I bring a support person to my appointment?
How do you coordinate care with other specialists or GPs?
Local and Practical
These questions cover the day‑to‑day practicalities of visiting the clinic—parking, public transport, after‑hours options, inclusivity, and how we connect with the local community and health networks.
Is parking available near the clinic?
Are you accessible by public transport?
Do you provide after-hours or urgent appointments?
Are you LGBTQIA+ inclusive?
Do you partner with local support groups or community health networks?