AYAH Helpful Community Guide - Arrival Pack (short version)

AYAH, Manly

SOME INFORMATION TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR STAY

Northern Sydney Local Health District acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which our health services have been built, the Guringai and Dharug peoples and we honour and pay our respects to their ancestors.

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WHAT IS THE AYAH

The AYAH offers respite care, symptom management and end of life care to individuals aged 16-30 with life limiting illness. This specialised care extends to patients’ families, including bereavement support, counselling and accommodation.

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CONTENTS

FACILITY INFORMATION

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

LOCATION MAP

DISTANCE TO ATTRACTIONS

LOCAL TRANSPORT OPTIONS

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

THANK YOU

AYAH FACILITY INFORMATION

The AYAH facilities include;

Eight bedrooms for patients, each with a hoist, ensuite and outdoor balcony Two carer lounges Two family accommodation units, each with two bedrooms On-site dedicated kitchen and dining room Breakout spaces including a lounge room, activity room, games room, media room, multisensory room, music room, quiet room and sitting rooms Laundry for families to use at any time Large communal balcony with views of Sydney Harbour Garden and landscaped areas including space for outdoor activities

Located on the North Head Headland, the facility is surrounded by National Parks, bush land and environmental conservation areas, providing a natural and peaceful setting for young people and their families.

AYAH’S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

AYAH offers access to a number of multidisciplinary services. The week leading to admissions, patients will be sent a timetable of services that are available during their stay. Patients are encouraged to think about what services they would like to utilise and our team will do their best to accommodate each request.

AYAH’s Multidisciplinary Team

Our team consists of the following disciplines; Services Manager Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Administration Manager Palliative Care Consultant Palliative Care Nursing Staff Social Worker Clinical Psychologist Bereavement Counsellor Physiotherapist Pharmacist Occupational Therapist Speech Therapist Dietitian Volunteer Coordinator Community Partnerships Manager

NB: Not all team members are pictured below

Chef and culinary team Music and Art Therapists Cleaning and Maintenance Pastoral care as required

AYAH Location

AYAH is surrounded by a number of beautiful sites, attractions, shopping precincts, art districts and more. Just at the bottom of Darley Rd there are a number of shops, cafes and more to enjoy. There are many suburbs within close proximity to Manly with sites to see including; Balgowlah, Fairlight, Manly Vale, Brookvale, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Dee Why and more.

AYAH

The next page lists some key local sites and their distance from the AYAH.

The friendly staff at the AYAH will help answer any questions during your stay.

WALK/ WHEELCHAIR

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

DRIVE

Q-STATION

19 MIN

4 MIN

N/A

NORTH HEAD

23 MIN

5 MIN

N/A

MANLY WHARF

19 MIN

3 MIN

N/A

MANLY BEACH

16 MIN

5 MIN

N/A

SHELLY BEACH

21 MIN

7 MIN

N/A

FRESHWATER BEACH

NA

14 MIN

37 MIN

DEE WHY BEACH

N/A

20 MIN

40 MIN

BROOKVALE (INDUSTRIAL AREA)

N/A

14 MIN

42 MIN

WARRINGAH MALL

N/A

14 MIN

35 MIN

FAIRLIGHT BEACH

34 MIN

7 MIN

32 MIN

BALGOWLAH

49 MIN

9 MIN

27 MIN

MANLY BOATSHED

39 MIN

7 MIN

37 MIN

LOCAL TRANSPORT OPTIONS

The Council runs the Hop, Skip & Jump community bus service through the suburbs of Manly, Fairlight, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Clontarf and Seaforth. Four routes operate Monday to Friday and three routes on weekends.

Hop Skip & Jump

A private and accessible service that operates 7 days a week from 6:15am until 9:25pm on weekdays and from 9:45am until 9:00pm on weekends and public holidays. 18 - 20 minutes from Manly to circular quay.

Manly Fast Ferry

The Manly Ferry is not only a great way to get to and from the city, it's also a unique and memorable experience. Visit Transport NSW for ferry information and timetables.

Manly Ferry

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LOCAL TRANSPORT OPTIONS

Easylink Community Transport

An NDIS approved transport option. Membership required.

Accessible taxi service working with 13cabs. Patients and families will need to book this themselves.

Zero200 Accessible Taxi

Please ask the friendly staff at AYAH for further transport support. We may be able to assist with alternative transport options.

AYAH Tansport Support

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Stroll or wheelchair from Manly to Shelly beach. Flat and accessible with cafes along the way if you wish to stop. Look out for dolphins in the cove. The Boathouse at Shelly Beach is a great place for coffee.

Manly to Shelly Beach

The Q-Station has partnered with the AYAH to offer a number of activities and discounts. Variable accessibility areas.

Q-Station

*Variable accessibility

Walk or wheelchair along Manly wharf and enjoy the many local sites. Watch the ferries, have a swim or check out the many cafes, restaurants and bars.

Manly Wharf

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Enjoy the Manly Markets each weekend near the corso, a pedestrian mall in Manly. You can find more information, including regular stall holder details here.

Manly Markets

Manly Library is a free local service with computer facilities, books for loan and a number of other activities and events. Check out their event calendar here.

Manly Library

The Hello Manly Guide is a free resource listing a number of other free activities and things to do around Manly. Their shop front is located near Manly Wharf. Drop in to see their friendly staff.

Hello Manly Guide

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

This route is not all wheelchair accessible, but might be a nice activity for siblings and families. It is a long walk to the Spit, however you might like to explore the route to Forty Baskets Beach. Enjoy the many beautiful secluded beaches along the way.

Manly to Spit Walk

Manly Boatshed has recently been refurbished and is a beautiful location to relax in the sun. Chat to the Community Partnerships Manager if you would like to borrow one of their stand up paddle boards. They have kindly offered a free coffee to AYAH family members on arrival.

Manly Boatshed, Fairlight

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Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to read this information guide. We hope it is a helpful resource. If you would like to learn more, please contact our friendly team via the information below.

nslhd-ayahmanly@health.nsw.gov.au | (02) 9926 5700

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