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Your Family Doctors at Erina

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Your Family Doctors at Erina

We are a GP surgery, taking pride in serving our local community, offering traditional, good quality family medical care.

Presently our books are closed and we are not accepting new patients.

24/11/2025

🌟 Welcome to YFD, Dr Cherie Castaing! 🌟
We are thrilled to welcome Dr Castaing to the team from 1 December!

Dr Castaing completed her medical degree in 1994 at Otago University (NZ) before heading to the warmer beaches of the Central Coast — and never leaving. She trained at Gosford Hospital across Paediatrics, Addiction Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, before gaining her Fellowship in General Practice.

She worked for many years in Umina and from 2018–2025 in Saratoga, where she co-founded Health for Her, a dedicated midlife women’s health service.

With special interests in diabetes, chronic disease management, menopause and all things women’s health, Dr Castaing also loves the diversity that general practice brings across all stages of life.

Outside medicine, Cherie has been busy raising her three children. You’ll often find her serving behind the bar at her local SLSC, walking her dog, or making the most of the great outdoors.

💙 Please join us in giving Dr Castaing a warm YFD welcome! 💙

17/11/2025

This weekend, Dr Elly Warren proudly represented the YFD team at the GP25 Conference in Brisbane. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with GPs from across Australia — including a few friendly faces from right here on the Central Coast!

Dr Elly soaked up the energy and excitement of being together with passionate GP advocates, all showcasing the heart of general practice and the amazing work being done in our communities every day.

04/11/2025

Any excuse for a cheese platter and fascinators! Melbourne cup YFD style! 🏆🏇🌷

02/11/2025

🩵A Message to Our YFD Community 🩵

You may have heard media reports from 1 November about some clinics “going back to bulk billing.”
We want to be open and honest that Your Family Doctors at Erina will not be moving to universal bulk billing.

Our priority is simple — quality care comes first. Private billing allows us to continue to provide the high-quality care you and your family deserve with;

⭐️Longer, more thorough consultations
⭐️Continuity of care with your regular GP
⭐️Experienced nurses and practice staff
⭐️Investment in essential equipment and technology
⭐️ A focus on preventative and comprehensive healthcare—not rushed, “6-minute medicine”
⭐️To allow us to remain a locally owned, independent practice supporting local jobs and personalised healthcare

While recent government announcements have made headlines, the Medicare rebate still doesn’t cover the true cost of delivering high-quality general practice care. Recent cuts to chronic disease management and mental health item numbers will impact patient funding further. If you feel the cost of healthcare and Medicare rebate isn’t meeting your needs, we encourage you to share your concerns with your local federal MP.

We understand the cost-of-living pressures are real. To support our community, we continue to offer:
✅ Bulk-billed script-only appointments for routine repeat scripts and referrals (if seen face-to-face in the past 12 months)
✅ Bulk-billed health assessments
✅ Efficient systems that reduce unnecessary visits

Thank you for choosing a practice where time, compassion and experience matter.
Your support helps keep independent general practice strong in our community. 🩵🩺

Love, the YFD Team xx

28/10/2025

Farewell to our wonderful Fiona! 💐❤️

After many years of welcoming patients with her warm smile and keeping things running smoothly at YFD, Fiona has hung up her headset and started a new adventure — retirement!

We wish her all the best as she enjoys the slower pace of country life… though we suggest starting with chickens before upgrading to a Shetland pony! 😉

Thank you, Fiona, for your kindness, care and laughter — we’ll miss you dearly! 🙏❤️

27/10/2025

While most of us were having a lazy Sunday, our superstar nurse Jo was out walking 28km in the 7 Bridges Walk, raising funds for the ! 🙌
That’s 8 hours of her weekend dedicated to a cause close to so many of our hearts 💛.
We’re so proud of her generosity, spirit, and sore feet! 👏👏👏

23/10/2025

Dr Sam’s been squished! 😅
A friendly reminder that mammograms aren’t scary, they’re lifesaving. If you’re 50 or over, it’s time to get those girls checked. 💞

24/09/2025

The YFD Spring Newsletter is out now! 🌼😊

We’re delighted to bring you another edition packed with important updates and helpful health information. In this issue, we share details about the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program, changes to GP Chronic Condition Management Plans, and the benefits of Home Medicines Reviews to keep your treatments safe and effective. We’ll also update you on the upcoming bulk billing incentive changes and what this means for our practice.

Patients of our practice should have received the newsletter via email or you can read more by following the link ……
https://yourfamilydoctors.com.au/yfd-spring-newsletter-4/

14/09/2025

We couldn’t let Dr King leave us without a YFD celebration in his honour! 🎉
Thank you again Dr King, for caring for the Central Coast community for over 40 years and being part of the YFD family for almost 8 years. We will miss you friendship, guidance and handy man skills 🙏❤️

11/09/2025

R U OK? DAY is a national day of action to remind us that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?”.

Research has found that those who are regularly asked, ‘are you OK?’ report increased feelings of wellbeing.

You don’t need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.

Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:
1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen
3. Encourage action
4. Check in

If you’re worried about someone or are struggling yourself please contact your GP or the following 24/7 services;
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467,
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78

At Your Family Doctors at Erina - we are here for you! 😊

https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

-talk the stigma

08/09/2025

On the Coast Over 55’s September/October is out now! 😊

This edition, Dr Georgia Page writes about the new lung cancer screening program. As of July 1, a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program is available across the country offering eligible Australians a chance to detect lung cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

To read more grab a copy at our practice or read it online by following the link ….

https://issuu.com/debbie-onthecoastpublications./docs/on_the_coast_over_55_sept_oct_2025_spring_edit?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw

04/09/2025

WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK 🌺

We’re proud to join thousands of people across the country to support Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week from 1 to 5 September 2025.

This year, the theme is ‘Say yes to you’ — to speak up, check in, and prioritise your health and wellbeing.

By providing free, practical health information and advice, Jean Hailes arms women with the tips, tools and confidence to talk about their health concerns.

So this week, say yes to you, prioritise you health and book in with your GP if you have any health concerns.

For more information visit
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ or
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week

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602 Terrigal Drive
Erina, NSW
2250

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 11am

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http://www.yourfamilydoctors.com.au/

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