Riverstone Family Medical Practice (RFMP) was conceived in 2007 when Dr Muir and Dr Crockett recognised a wish to set up a practice that built upon their many years of experience, that allowed them to excel in general practice and to make a significant difference to the health and wellbeing of their local community. Driven by this desire for excellence in the provision of health care and underpinned by a common philosophy of honesty, hard work, team cohesion and support, Dr Muir and Dr Crockett set about making it happen. From the opening day on April 20th 2009, it took little more than a few months before it was necessary to expand the opening hours and to bring in more staff including doctors, nurses and receptionists. As the practice has grown those who have joined RFMP have embraced the practice philosophy, added their own skills, personality and ideas. RFMP now has a team that has been recognised for its efforts with the Award of Australian and NSW General Practice of the Year in 2014 by the Royal Australian College of GPs. What is recognised by everyone at RFMP is that its central purpose is the provision of a high quality primary health service. Patients are encouraged to become members of the team and as such to contribute to setting goals for their health, to participate in formulating management plans to achieve these goals, and to take responsibility for their health as much as possible. The RFMP team is there to support this process, to educate patients and their families in everything related to their health, to respond to feedback promptly and honestly and to do everything in its power to make a positive difference in the lives of patients who choose to join RFMP. In October 2015 we were finally able to move into our new premises around the corner, built specifically to allow us to expand our services and grow with our community as more families move into the Riverstone area. We look forward to many more years of service.