jamieson leeson heads to the paralympics We are thrilled to announce that Jamieson Leeson, known as Jam, will be competing in the Paris Paralympics in boccia, a precision
The Paralympic Games run from 28 August to 8 September 2024.
ball sport similar to bowls. As a valued member of the AYAH community, Jam will represent Australia at the South Paris Arena. Australia will be represented in boccia at the Paralympics by two athletes, including Jam along with their ramp operators and support crew. The team was officially named by Paralympics Australia in Sydney, with Jam and her teammate Daniel Michel leading the charge. Jam began her boccia journey at 15 and quickly rose to prominence, competing in the Tokyo Paralympics at just 18 as the youngest boccia athlete. Since then, she’s secured gold and silver at the 2022 World Championships and currently ranks as world number one in pairs with Daniel. “My ultimate goal is to bring home Australia’s first Paralympic gold in boccia. I’m honoured to compete in Paris this year,” Jam said. Tayia Yeates, Service Manager, AYAH said the staff will be cheering Jamieson on.
Jamieson Leeson is off to Paris
NSLHD’s New Palliative Care Navigator Service NSLHD has launched the first palliative care navigator service in NSW within the district’s virtual care service.
to refer patients who need urgent care but do not require emergency department visits. Several palliative care patients have avoided the distress of emergency department transfers, receiving timely and appropriate care directly at home. “In its initial phase, the service has shown amazing success and the feedback from their families
Spearheaded by specialised palliative care clinical nurse consultants Kim Offner and Jennifer Andresen, this innovative service integrates the AvoidED ambulance referral pathway. This pathway provides a single point of access for NSW Ambulance Service
has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Chenyao (Jerry) Yu, General Manager, Virtual Care and Hospital in the Home Services. For instance, 93-year- old Maria was spared an emergency department visit. NSLHD’s palliative care staff efficiently managed her symptoms and ensured she stayed at home as she wished. Her daughter Margi appreciated the support. As NSLHD moves to the second phase, it will assist general practitioners who are less familiar with palliative care options within the district.
Kim Offner and Jennifer Andresen, palliative care navigator CNCs, with NSW ambulance paramedic team
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