ADMIN TEAM

Kylie Yates has an extensive background in broadcast media and communications. She’s worked for many television networks.. as a news journalist, presenter, newsroom chief of staff and producer. Kylie has also worked in communications for the peak doctors’ group, the Australian Medical Association and as a media adviser for a senior Federal Cabinet Minister across three portfolios. She and Dr Yates have three young children and Kylie is ‘stepmonster’ to two very big boys. In her spare time, she volunteers at the local school in her kids’ classrooms and at the canteen. She has also coached junior rugby for the Queanbeyan Whites for several years. Kylie loves to travel, do crosswords and loves to go bike riding but never has the time or the energy!

Paula joined the surgery in 2018, having spent five years working in administration and reception in diagnostic imaging. She is married with two children who keep her very busy with athletics and netball. In her spare time, Paula enjoys taking her dog for long walks and getting out into the garden. She was promoted to Reception Manager in mid 2019.

Lara joined TSAJ in late 2020. She missed the Covid-19 crazy time! However, she was able to hit the ground running with more than seven years experience in medical reception in general practice and specialist rooms. Lara loves spending time with her husband and teenage kids. She goes on long walks with the wind in her hair , loves reading (well, past bedtime), cooking up a storm and eating chocolate. And, just like in the movies, she was chased by wild elephants in Africa and even had a pet monkey called Missy Monkey when she lived there for several years.

Brielle joined us in early 2021. She’s doing a double degree, working towards a Bachelor of Secondary Education and Bachelor of Arts. When she grows up, she wants to be a high school dance and media teacher. Besides helping TSAJ patients, she also works as a dance teacher but insists she doesn’t wear tutus to class. She also likes to walk at the beach to feel the sand between her toes and the wind in her hair. She also makes short films.

Ashley is studying Biomedical Science, majoring in genetics and wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Besides working at TSAJ, she also does reception work at a vet clinic. She volunteers at Calvary Private Hospital in her spare time. Oh, and her cat Bella really hates her 🙁