Our Commitment – Making a Meaningful Difference

Delivering excellence in healthcare for nearly 50 years

YFP Management Services has proudly delivered holistic, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to the Capricorn Coast community since 1975. Owned and led by six dedicated Directors—Dr Scott Cooling, Dr Michael Donohue, Dr Rupert Savariar, Dr Kaverjit Gujral, Dr Nicholas Wong, and Julie Thomson—the practice operates from three convenient sites in Central Queensland:

• Yeppoon Family Practice: 48 Normanby Street, Yeppoon
• The Family Practice (Emu Park): 23 William Street, Emu Park
• Complete Skin Solutions & Specialist Centre: 1/287 Richardson Road, Kawana

At YFP Management Services Trust, our purpose is clear: to deliver a gold standard in healthcare, where patients receive exceptional care and health professionals thrive. Guided by traditional general practice values and a focus on innovation and growth, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our community with compassion and excellence.

Why We Exist
We are inspired to make a meaningful difference in the health of our community. This mission drives everything we do and serves as our legacy for future generations.

Our Vision
As an established local practice, we provide integrated and inter-generational primary care to patients who value a high standard of service. Our commitment to sustainable practices ensures that we can continue to deliver quality care for generations to come.

We are proud to be a teaching practice, fostering the next generation of healthcare providers through innovative, flexible, and rewarding learning opportunities. Our positive workplace culture motivates our team to embrace collaboration, adaptability, and forward-thinking approaches to healthcare.

Our Values

• Inspired to Make a Difference: We genuinely care for our patients and our team, striving to make a positive impact every day.
• Growth Mindset: We embrace change, encourage learning, and create a supportive environment for growth and development.
• Teamwork: Diversity and collaboration are at the heart of our exceptional patient care, with each team member bringing unique expertise to the table.

Your Health, Our Priority
Whether you need preventative care, chronic disease management, or specialised treatments, we are here to support you on your health journey. Contact your nearest practice today to experience healthcare that truly makes a difference.

 

Our Practices

Our general practices are fully accredited and supported by a dedicated team of professionals. Each location is staffed with experienced practice nurses, skilled administration teams, and a practice manager to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, a Business Manager oversees the growth and development of our practices and the services provided. All practices operate under a private billing model, using Best Practice clinical software to streamline care delivery.

With a total patient base of 40,956 and an active patient base of 17,056, we are proud to serve the diverse Capricorn Coast community. Yeppoon is classified as MM3, while Emu Park is classified as MM5 under the Modified Monash Model.

 

General Practice Workforce

Our team comprises 26 doctors (18.1 FTE), including 13 full-time and 13 part-time practitioners. The practice is led by 5 Practice Principals, supported by 14 Independent Medical Practitioners and 7 Registrars. We currently offer 4.5 FTE registrar placements, with the capacity to expand to 7.0 FTE to support additional training opportunities.

Complementing our medical team are:

• Treatment Room Nurses (6 FTE)
• Chronic Disease Nurses (FTE 3.5), providing care planning and coordinated care arrangements in partnership with doctors.
• Coordinated Veteran Care (CVC) Nurses (1.2 FTE), dedicated to supporting the health of our veteran community.

We prioritise a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare. In addition to general practice services, our facilities offer onsite pathology services through Sullivan & Nicolaides. Our nursing team includes Chronic Disease Nurses, who support the creation of management plans and coordinate care arrangements, as well as trained practice nurses providing advanced treatments such as Photo Dynamic Therapy.

 

Comprehensive Services

Our practices offer a wide range of healthcare services to meet the needs of all ages and health conditions. These include:

• Travel Medicine (accredited with TMA)
• Workplace Medicals
• Skin Cancer Medicine, including skin checks, excisions, and Photo Dynamic Therapy (both traditional and daylight PDT)
• Women’s Health, including Implanon and Mirena insertions and MonaLisa Touch treatments
• Cosmetic Services, including cosmetic injections and advanced skin treatments
• Nutritional Medicine and Prolotherapy
• Vasectomies

 

Teaching Practice

We are a teaching practice dedicating to providing the next generation of primary health care providers with exciting and rewarding opportunities. Our practices are accredited teaching facilities with RACGP and ACCRM, boasting over 30 years of experience in training future healthcare professionals.

• 8 General Practice Supervisors accredited with RACGP and 6 Supervisors with ACCRM.
• Student placements for:
  • John Flynn Medical students
  • UQ Rural Clinical School medical students
  • CQU Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse students

 

Practice Capacity

• Yeppoon Family Practice: Purpose-built facility (570m²) with 14 consult rooms, 1 allied health room, 5-bed nursing bay, and 1 procedure room.
• The Family Practice (Emu Park): Purpose-built facility (317m²) with 8 consult rooms, 1 nurse/AHP consult room, 5-bed nursing bay, and a procedural room.
• Complete Skin Solutions & Specialist Centre: Operates with 4.0 FTE doctors, 1.5 FTE nurses, and a skilled support team. Specialist services include cardiology and obstetrics/gynaecology, alongside advanced dermatology, cosmetic, and skin cancer treatments.
• The practice group also offers an outreach clinic at St Brendan’s College and services three residential aged care facilities.

 

Community Profile

Our practices serve the Livingstone Shire Council region, which covers 38,080 people across 11,784 km². Key demographics include:

• Median age: 41.5 years
• 45–64 years age group: 29.4%
• Population aged 65 years and older: 15.6% (above the QLD average of 14%)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population: 3.4%
• Residents born overseas in non-English-speaking countries: 3%
• Individuals with a profound or severe disability: 4.2%

Projected population growth of 2.5% per annum reflects the increasing demand for quality healthcare services.