Neurological Council of Western Australia

Headache & Migraine Clinic



Lady with Migraine


Expert care from our NeuroCare Nurse Practitioner

Our nurse practitioners are here to help you understand your condition, reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. You don't have to manage it alone.

Fast facts about migraine:

  • Migraine: A Leading Cause of Disability
  • One in three Australian women currently live with migraine
  • Migraine is the leading cause of disability worldwide for women aged 18–49
  • It affects 4.9 million Australians and costs our economy an estimated $35.7 billion each year
  • Symptoms can include nausea, dizziness, light sensitivity, pain and cognitive fog

About Our Clinic

The Neurological Council of WA’s Headache & Migraine Clinic is a nurse practitioner-led, community-based service designed to:

  • Provide faster, accessible care for people with headache and migraine

  • Reduce pressure on GPs and neurologists

  • Support people to better understand and manage their condition

We focus on helping people with chronic headaches, acute migraines, medication overuse headache and more.

What We Do

Led by Nurse Practitioner Adrienna Elliot, our team provides holistic care including:

  • Comprehensive neurological assessments

  • Diagnosis of migraine and headache subtypes

  • Education on triggers and symptom tracking

  • Individualised treatment plans (medications and lifestyle approaches)

  • Ongoing review and support

  • Referrals to neurologists or other specialists for complex cases

  • Participation in research and evidence translation

We work in partnership with your GP, neurologist or other treating professionals.

Who Can Access the Clinic?

Anyone living with headache or migraine is welcome.
You can:

  • Self-refer

  • Be referred by your GP or health care provider

Appointments can be made by calling the Neurological Council of WA NeuroCare TeleNurses on 1800 645 771 or completing an online referral form.

Cost and Appointments

  • Bulk billed through Medicare

  • No out-of-pocket cost to patients

  • To book:
    Call 1800 645 771 to speak to a NeuroCare TeleNurse
    Or complete our online referral form.

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