In our work with Hornsby families, we have learned that finding a medical centre that remembers your child’s name matters as much as the clinical care itself. We run a bulk-billing general practice at 32 Florence Street, walking distance from Hornsby Station. We provide family medicine from infancy through later life, including chronic disease management, paediatric care, women’s and men’s health. Skin checks, vaccinations and lung cancer screening. We measure our work by continuity of care, accurate diagnoses, and the peace of mind families carry home. Next, we’ll show how our practice fits the rhythm of a Hornsby family’s life.
Key Takeaways
- We bulk-bill eligible patients holding a valid Medicare card, removing the out-of-pocket barrier to regular GP care.
- Our family medicine covers every life stage, from antenatal and infant checks to chronic disease management in later years.
- We hold Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) accreditation standards for general practice in Australia RACGP Standards.
- Preventive screening, including cervical screening, skin checks and lung cancer screening, sits at the centre of how we work.
- We sit a short walk from Hornsby Station, with paediatric, women’s health and chronic care services under one roof.
What does bulk-billing family care look like at our Hornsby practice?
While many Hornsby medical centres advertise bulk-billing for select patient groups only. We extend bulk-billing to eligible patients holding a valid Medicare card. That means no gap payment for a standard consultation. For families juggling school runs, work shifts and ageing parents, the absence of an invoice at reception removes the friction that often delays a visit.
We sit at 32 Florence Street, Hornsby, a short walk from Hornsby Station and the Westfield shopping centre. Same-day appointments are typically available, with online booking through our website and phone bookings during clinic hours. For patients new to the area, our team helps with Medicare registration questions and transferring health records from previous GPs.
Our scope covers the full general practice remit: acute illness, mental health care plans, immunisations, travel medicine, women’s. And men’s health, and ongoing care for long-term conditions. For a deeper look at what your first visit involves, see our guide on what to expect from a medical centre in Hornsby
How do we manage chronic disease for Hornsby families?
Chronic conditions often creep in quietly: a borderline blood pressure reading at one visit. A fasting glucose result that drifts year on year, a cholesterol number that needs attention. Almost half of all Australians live with at least one chronic condition Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2024. In our work with Hornsby families, we have seen that patients who manage these conditions best are the ones whose GP knows their history end to end.
We build GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements under Medicare for patients with eligible chronic conditions. These plans coordinate care with allied health providers including podiatrists, dietitians, diabetes educators and exercise physiologists. Medicare rebates are available for a set number of allied health visits per calendar year Department of Health and Aged Care.
The conditions we manage most often include:
- Type 2 diabetes, including HbA1c monitoring and insulin titration where indicated
- Hypertension and cardiovascular risk reduction
- Asthma and COPD, including spirometry and inhaler technique reviews
- Osteoarthritis and chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Mental health conditions managed through Mental Health Care Plans
- Thyroid disorders requiring ongoing hormone monitoring
For an in-depth look at how chronic disease care works in general practice. See chronic disease management at our Hornsby GP.
Where children’s healthcare fits in our practice
Because childhood is short and the immunisation window matters, we deliver the full National Immunisation Program schedule on-site. That includes the routine infant vaccines at six weeks, four months, six months, twelve months and eighteen months. Plus the school-entry boosters and adolescent HPV and meningococcal vaccines Department of Health and Aged Care National Immunisation Program.
Beyond vaccinations, our paediatric scope includes:
- Newborn six-week checks alongside maternal postnatal review
- Developmental milestone assessments through the early years
- Hearing and vision screening referrals
- Asthma and eczema management plans for school-age children
- Adolescent health consultations covering mental health, contraception and sports injuries
We have seen that families value seeing the same GP across siblings. One doctor who knows that the older child had febrile convulsions at two years can ask the right questions when the younger child presents with a fever. For more on how we approach paediatric care, see child healthcare services in Hornsby.
How preventive screening saves Hornsby lives
The clinical evidence on early detection is unambiguous. Bowel cancer screening reduces mortality by around 15 to 25 per cent in screened populations Cancer Australia. Cervical screening through the renewed National Cervical Screening Program detects HPV before cellular changes develop. Skin checks identify melanoma at the stage where surgical excision is curative.
Here is the screening schedule we work through with our Hornsby patients:
| Screening | Recommended Frequency | Eligible Age |
|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer (iFOBT) | Every 2 years | 50 to 74 |
| Cervical screening (HPV) | Every 5 years | 25 to 74 |
| Breast screening (mammogram) | Every 2 years | 50 to 74 (free) |
| Skin check | Annually or as advised | Adult, risk-based |
| Lung cancer screening (LDCT) | Every 2 years | 50 to 70, high-risk smokers |
| Cardiovascular risk assessment | Every 2 years | 45+ (35+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) |
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program, available since 2025, targets long-term smokers. And former smokers with low-dose CT scans Department of Health and Aged Care Lung Cancer Screening. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Australia. And early-stage detection lifts five-year survival from under 20 per cent to over 65 per cent.
For women specifically, our women’s health check guide walks through what a typical screening visit covers.
Why continuity of care changes outcomes
When the same GP sees the same patient across years, diagnoses arrive earlier, medications are titrated more safely. And the small changes that matter clinically, a new mole, a shift in mood, a recurring cough, get noticed sooner. Continuity of care is associated with a 30 per cent reduction in mortality. And a 25 per cent reduction in emergency admissions British Journal of General Practice meta-analysis 2018.
That is the rhythm we have built into our practice. Our Hornsby team includes Dr Tilan Lokubalasuriya alongside our wider clinical staff, with an emphasis on long-term doctor-patient relationships. Patients can request their preferred GP at every booking, and our records system keeps every consultation, pathology result. And specialist letter in one place.
For families weighing where to register, the test we suggest is simple: which medical centre will know your name and your history five years from now? See more on choosing a local family doctor in Hornsby.
Frequently asked questions
Is Florence Street Family Practice bulk-billing for all patients?
We bulk-bill all eligible patients holding a valid Medicare card for standard in-clinic consultations. Bulk-billing eligibility applies to most general practice services covered under the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Some services not covered by Medicare, such as travel vaccinations, certain medical certificates and procedures outside the MBS schedule, may incur a fee. We confirm any out-of-pocket costs with you before proceeding so there are no surprises at reception.
How do we book an appointment at Florence Street Family Practice in Hornsby?
We offer online booking through our website and phone bookings during clinic hours. Same-day appointment availability is typically possible for acute concerns, with longer appointments bookable in advance for chronic disease reviews, mental health care plans, skin checks and women’s health consultations.
New patients are welcome and we recommend bringing your Medicare card, a list of current medications and, where available, a summary of records from your previous GP to your first visit.
What chronic conditions can our Hornsby GPs manage long-term?
We manage the full range of common chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, COPD, osteoarthritis, mental health conditions and thyroid disorders.
For eligible patients we build GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements under Medicare, coordinating care with allied health providers in line with the Department of Health and Aged Care guidelines. Regular reviews track progress, adjust medications and catch complications early through scheduled pathology and clinical assessments.
Do we offer child vaccinations and paediatric care at our Hornsby practice?
We deliver the complete National Immunisation Program schedule on-site, from the first six-week vaccines through to adolescent HPV and meningococcal boosters. Beyond immunisations, our paediatric services include newborn checks, developmental assessments, asthma and eczema management, and adolescent health consultations.
Families value that siblings can see the same GP, building a continuous record of growth, illness patterns and family health history that supports better clinical decisions across childhood.
What women’s health and screening services are available at our medical centre?
We provide cervical screening tests every five years for eligible women aged 25 to 74, contraception consultations including implant and IUD discussions, antenatal care, menopause management and breast health assessments.
Skin cancer checks, mental health care plans and chronic disease reviews complete the women’s health scope. We refer to local breast screening services for mammograms and coordinate any follow-up imaging or specialist appointments through our established Hornsby clinical network.
A medical centre that grows with your family
The right medical centre is one that knows your story. We have built our Hornsby practice around bulk-billing access, comprehensive family medicine. And the long-term doctor-patient relationships that quietly drive better health outcomes. Whether the visit is a first vaccination, a chronic disease review, or a screening test that catches something early. We approach each consultation with the same care. To learn more about our compassionate, whole-person approach, read about our new era of patient care. Or book your first appointment to meet the team in person.
