Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice welcomed first patient
Jamieson with her mum at the new AYAH facility.
The Australian-first Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) in Manly welcomed its first patient in February. Nineteen-year-old Jamieson Leeson spent two weeks at the new waterfront AYAH where she received respite care.
Jamieson, who is from Dunedoo in central western NSW, leads a busy life as a Paralympian boccia player and Bachelor of Economics student at the University of New South Wales. “It has been great having the time to relax and do a puzzle, watch a movie or spend time with my mum
Jamieson graduated from Bear Cottage in February 2022 and remarked how important the care and respite services provided at the AYAH were. “It has been a bit tough not having any respite for a year so it’s really exciting to be here,” she said. “I’ve really enjoyed being here and meeting all the staff and settling into the new place, and Mum gets a break too.”
and family,” Jamieson said. “It’s really cool here – I love the beach and warm summer air.”
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