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Doctors + Allied Health
WELCOME TO FIRST LIGHT HEALTHCAREFirst Light Healthcare has been consistently delivering primary health care services to Byron Bay and outlying communities since 1977.
We are a progressive, vertically-integrated primary healthcare provider offering a comprehensive array of medical, allied health and medical specialist services (in conjunction with First Light Specialist Centre). We are driven by a patient-first, outcome-oriented ethos and strive to maintain a family-friendly, respectful, safe and supportive environment, open to all walks-of-life.
Our Byron Bay & Ballina doctors, allied health practitioners and medical specialists are non-judgmental and pride themselves on delivering the highest possible standards of acute and preventative health care.
First Light Healthcare is a fully accredited integrated practice, independently recognised by AGPAL (Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited) for our adherence to the ‘RACGP Standards’ (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners). We are also an RACGP / GP Synergy accredited training practice for GP Registrars and Medical Students.
Health and Wellbeing
Your health and wellbeing is our only priorityOur objective is to proactively support the general health and wellbeing of our patients, through the delivery of preventative health care services, in partnership with community and allied health care professionals, surgical specialists and acute care medical facilities.
We seek to resource our practice with tertiary accredited, suitably experienced and empathetic doctors, allied health practitioners, nurses, administrative staff and technology, to help realise our community’s right to optimal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Our Work
Medical PractitionersFirst Light Healthcare provides a comprehensive suite of primary healthcare services and sub-specialties.
- Women’s health
- GP Obstetrics
- Child and adolescent health
- Men’s health
- Preventative health assessments
- Aged health care – facility and and home visits
- Addiction medicine
- Indigenous health
- Veteran’s health care
- Plus much more
Billing Changes from November 1st 2023
Due to changes in the 2023-24 Federal Budget and the indexation of Medicare, First Light Healthcare is pleased to be able to Bulk Bill eligible consultations for children 15yrs and under, Pensioners and those with a valid Health Care Card from 1st November 2023.
Please note* Saturday appointments will continue to be privately billed with no discounts or bulk billing offered.
Our practice is participating in MyMedicare – a new program which started on 1st October that strengthens the relationship between you as a patient, your doctor and your care team.
Benefits include funding for longer telehealth appointments, more regular consultations and a wider range of care services. It also enables better communication between hospitals and your doctor regarding your care. We encourage early enrolment to be eligible for benefits as soon as they are available.
Online bookings for GP and Allied Health appointments are available via our Hotdoc booking system.
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