The Family Practice - Emu Park

20/04/2026

You may have seen some recent media coverage about the RSV vaccine.

Good news! It’s now been expanded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) to include people aged 75+, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60+, and it will be free for those eligible.

The program starts from Friday 15th of May.

We’ll be stocking the vaccine as soon as it becomes available and will continue to receive supply. As this is a government program, deliveries may come through in stages and supply quantities can vary.

For now, we’re taking enquiries only. If you’re interested, give us a call from Tuesday 12th of May and we can check availability arrange appointment for you.

Any questions, just contact our reception team on 4913 8100

17/04/2026

Not sure what appointment length to book?

Choosing the correct appointment type helps ensure your GP has enough time to properly address your concerns and provide the best possible care.

Standard appointments (15minutes) are usually suitable for a single issue, repeat prescription or simple review.

A longer appointment (30, 45 or 60 minutes) may be helpful if you:
💙 have multiple concerns to discuss
💙 would like mental health support
💙 require paperwork, forms or care plans
💙 have a complex or ongoing condition
💙 need medicals such as insurance, employment or driver’s licence assessments

If you feel you may need more time, we encourage booking a longer appointment. This allows for more thorough discussion and helps avoid feeling rushed.

We kindly ask that appointments focus on the issue they were booked for. If additional concerns arise, a follow-up appointment can always be arranged.

Thank you for helping us care for all patients efficiently and ensure everyone receives the time and attention they need.

15/04/2026

You’re always welcome to bring a family member, friend or carer to your appointment. Having support can be really helpful, especially when discussing health concerns or remembering important information.

If the person attending with you would also like medical advice, a separate appointment will usually be needed. This helps ensure each patient receives enough time, privacy and attention for their individual concerns.

GP appointments are carefully scheduled so doctors can provide safe, thorough and personalised care for everyone. Allowing adequate time for each person also helps the clinic run smoothly and reduces delays for other patients.

If needed, our reception team is always happy to help organise another appointment time.

Thank you for helping us support the care of all patients.

02/04/2026

🐣🌸 Easter Long Weekend Update 🌸🐣

Hi everyone! Just a quick heads-up that we’ll be closed over the Easter long weekend on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April.

Our Yeppoon practice will still be open on Saturday 4th April, and you can book an appointment on the day by calling 📞 4913 9300.

If you require urgent medical care, please call 000 or present to your nearest emergency department.

Wishing you all a happy, safe, and chocolate-filled Easter weekend 🐰🍫 We look forward to seeing you again after the break! 💛

23/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr Angelina Rimehaug to our team! Originally from Norway, Dr Angelina is a Specialist GP with over 10 years’ experience and a strong passion for women’s health and preventive patient care. Known for her warm and approachable nature, she’s already making a lovely impression. Dr Angelina has recently relocated to the Rockhampton region with her family and is looking forward to getting to know and care for our local community.

Contact us on 49138100 to make an appointment.

18/02/2026

Good Morning Emu Park

Due to an in-house training session this morning, our phones will switch over at 8:30am.

From 8:30am, you can still book appointments by:
📱 Using the AMS Connect App
💻 Visiting our website: www.yfp.com.au

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our team completes this training.

Discover compassionate, comprehensive health care across three locations on the Capricorn Coast. Accredited, private‑billing, ready to serve your family’s health needs.

23/01/2026

🇦🇺 Australia Day Public Holiday Notice

The Family Practice Emu Park will be closed on Monday 26 January due to the Australia Day public holiday.

If you have an urgent medical matter, please call 000.

We will have a doctor on call on the day. This service will incur a fee.
To access the on-call doctor, please phone 4913 9300 and follow the prompts.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

12/01/2026

The Central Queensland Public Health Unit has confirmed a case of measles in an overseas traveller who has visited the Yeppoon region.

Contact tracing has been completed and two local exposure sites have been identified:

• Oshen Apartments, 6 - 8 January
• Capricorn Coast Health Service, 6 January (evening) - 7 January (early morning)

The health service has notified all close contacts. The risk of infection to the broader community remains very low.

Measles is a highly infectious virus that is spread by coughing and sneezing or through direct contact with secretions from the nose or mouth. Symptoms usually start 7-10 days after contact with an infected person but can sometimes take as long as three weeks.

Measles usually starts as a flu-like illness with symptoms that include:
🤒fever
😪tiredness
🥵blotchy rash that spreads from head/face to rest of body
😷severe cough
👀red/sore eyes
👃runny nose
👄white spots in the mouth

If you develop symptoms, seek medical care. Call ahead to let the practice or hospital know you may have been exposed to measles. For advice, contact 13HEALTH.

Everyone should ensure they are vaccinated for measles, particularly if you are due to travel overseas.

23/12/2025

11/12/2025

🎄❤️ Thank You, Emu Park! ❤️🎄

A huge thank you to our amazing patients and our wonderful staff for your generosity in this year’s Christmas Donation Drive to help support Food Relief Capricorn Coast. Looking at this growing pile of donations under our tree has truly warmed our hearts. ✨

Every year we proudly support this cause to help local families, individuals doing it tough, and our much-loved elderly community members who may need a little extra care at Christmastime. Once again, Emu Park has shown just how big its heart really is. 💚

We’re so grateful to be part of a community that rallies together to support each other — it’s what makes this place so special.

Wishing everyone a warm, safe and very Merry Christmas from all of us at The Family Practice Emu Park. 🎁🌟

13/11/2025

🌼 Happy World Kindness Day! 🌼

Today is a beautiful reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day. 💛

Whether it’s a colleague, a family member, a neighbour, or someone you cross paths with in the community—take a moment to show a little kindness. A smile, a compliment, a helping hand, or even a quick check-in can brighten someone’s world more than you realise.

Let’s spread kindness today and every day. Together, small moments create big impact. ✨