Receive personalised, compassionate women’s healthcare tailored to every stage of life, supporting your health, wellbeing, and confidence.
Book NowAt Next Practice Newstead, women's health is one of our greatest passions. Our experienced, caring team of GPs provides comprehensive, evidence-based women's health services from our Wickham Street clinic — welcoming patients from Newstead, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Teneriffe, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Hamilton, Albion, Herston, Newmarket, and the broader Brisbane inner-city community. Free on-site parking makes us easy to reach, wherever you're coming from.
We know that women's health is deeply personal. It changes across every decade of life, it intersects with emotional and hormonal wellbeing in ways that are unique to each individual, and it requires a level of trust that can only be built within a genuinely supportive clinical relationship. Our GPs take the time to truly listen, to ask the right questions, and to make sure you feel heard — not rushed — at every appointment.
For women's health consultations, we recommend booking with Dr Christine Slater, Dr Marija Lugonja, or Dr Daryna Rudolph. Each brings particular expertise, warmth, and a genuine passion for women's health across all stages of life. Their approach is thorough, patient-centred, and deeply respectful of the fact that every woman's experience of her health is her own.
Our Patient Advocates are happy to assist you in booking with the GP who best suits your individual needs and preferences.
Our GPs provide a comprehensive range of women's health services, including:
Cervical screening — we administer the Cervical Screening Test (CST) in line with the National Cervical Screening Program, supporting early detection of HPV and cervical cell changes. We provide a calm, unhurried, and respectful environment for every cervical screening appointment — because we know this matters.
Menstrual health — assessment and management of menstrual concerns including irregular, heavy, or painful periods, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other conditions affecting hormonal and menstrual wellbeing. We take a proactive approach, investigating thoroughly rather than simply managing symptoms.
Menopause and perimenopause — supportive, evidence-based care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle guidance, and holistic management of this significant life transition. You deserve to feel well at every stage — we're here to help make that possible.
Contraception counselling and management — personalised advice and ongoing management across the full range of contraceptive options, including the oral contraceptive pill, IUD, contraceptive implant, and other methods tailored to your individual circumstances and preferences. See our dedicated IUD and Contraceptive Implant page for more information.
Prenatal and postnatal care — compassionate support throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, including pre-conception consultations, shared antenatal care, postnatal check-ups, and integrated support for the physical and emotional challenges that can arise in the weeks and months following birth.
Fertility — consultations and guidance for women and couples navigating fertility concerns, including initial investigations, lifestyle advice, and referrals to trusted reproductive specialists where appropriate.
Sexual and reproductive health — non-judgmental, confidential assessment and management of sexual and reproductive health concerns, including STI screening and treatment, vaginal health, and general reproductive wellbeing.
Breast health — routine breast health reviews and assessment of any changes or concerns, with referrals for imaging and specialist review where indicated. See our dedicated Breast Health page for more information.
Mental health and emotional wellbeing — women face unique mental health challenges at different life stages, including postnatal depression, anxiety, and the emotional weight of reproductive health conditions. Our GPs provide compassionate, integrated mental health support as part of holistic women's healthcare — because your emotional wellbeing matters just as much as your physical health.
We believe that high-quality women's healthcare is built on trust, transparency, and a genuine relationship between you and your GP. At Next Practice Newstead, you will never feel like a number. You will never feel rushed. And you will always feel comfortable raising any aspect of your health, no matter how personal.
Whether you're coming in for a routine cervical screen, seeking support through perimenopause, managing a reproductive health condition, or simply looking to establish ongoing care with a GP who truly understands women's health — our team is here for you, every step of the way.
New and existing patients are always welcome. To book with Dr Christine Slater, Dr Marija Lugonja, or Dr Daryna Rudolph, or to speak with one of our Patient Advocates about the right service for your needs, book online or contact our clinic today.
Conveniently located on Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley — accessible from Newstead, Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Teneriffe, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Herston, Albion, Hamilton, Newmarket, South Brisbane, and the Gabba.
