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A one-of-a-kind place for young adults and their families.

The Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH), the first and only facility of its kind for young adults in Australia, has opened its doors and welcomed its first patient in February 2023.

It is a remarkable place that’s dedicated to caring for 16 to 30 year olds with life-limiting illnesses, also providing symptom-control, respite and end-of-life care.

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Hospice benefits

A supportive experience
  • Reduces the need for extensive travel for rural patients and during their stay, our focus is on excellence in patient care, dignity, compassion and respect.

Hospice benefits

Specialised care
  • Specialised care tailored to young people and their unique needs as well as dedicated and professional support for families.

Hospice benefits

A catalyst for change
  • The Manly AYAH is a catalyst for further end-of-life care services for young people across Australia.

About AYAH

 

The Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) is the first of its kind in Australia. The purpose-built facility provides age-appropriate care, specific to the needs of adolescents and young adults with life-limiting conditions requiring short-term supportive care, symptom management, or end-of-life care.

The facility has a home-like feel, accessible to teens and young adults and their families and support networks.

Services are available to all NSW residents.

The facility includes:

  • Eight bedrooms for patients, each with an ensuite and outdoor balcony
  • Two Carers lounges ​
  • Two family accommodation units with two bedrooms each
  • On-site dedicated kitchen and dining room
  • Breakout spaces including lounge room, games room, media room, multisensory room, quiet room and sitting rooms
  • Laundry for families staying overnight
  • Outdoor balcony of the lounge room with views over the harbour
  • Garden and landscaping areas, including spaces for outdoor activities
  • Telehealth consult spaces

Why we need your help

Young people across NSW, from the furthest region in the outback to the coast, have limited options available if they are affected by a life-limiting illness and they require expert respite and care.

The AYAH provides a sanctuary that is welcoming, free and comfortable for young people and their family and friends. To make their stay extra special, small businesses in our local community offer generous discounts for patients and families, however the cost of an outing or experience is sometimes still out of reach. By donating, you can help cover the cost of experiences such as massages, sporting activities, dining out or other special events for patients and their families.

We are also reaching out to our community to help raise much-needed funds to support the hospice. Whether you’re helping to provide plants for the garden or supporting the hire of incredible therapists and carers to work with our young people – your fundraising and donations will make a difference.

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How much would you like to donate?

Your donations will go towards supporting the employment of key therapists such as art and music therapists, as well as comfort and leisure items to enhance the patient experience.

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Geoff’s story – My new role as the NUM of the AYAH and why I’ve decided to raise funds for this life-changing facility

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