Community Bank Freshwater Donates $50,000 to AYAH The Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) has received a generous $50,000 donation from Community Bank Freshwater. Tayia Yeates, service manager at AYAH said the donation is deeply appreciated and will make a meaningful difference to the service’s
profound and lasting impact on the young people and families we serve,” Tayia said. Since the hospice opened in 2023, Community Bank Freshwater has donated over $110,000 to AYAH.
capacity to support young people. “The donation will be used for the redevelopment of Parkhill Cottage which is a heritage-listed building on the hospice site that will become a much needed additional facility space,” she said. The redevelopment will include a new function room, enabling families to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, graduations and weddings. The expanded space will also provide additional counselling rooms, office space, and a tranquil outdoor garden with accessible pathways. “Their generosity exemplifies the bank’s core mission: reinvesting community profits into initiatives that truly matter. On behalf of everyone at AYAH, we extend our sincerest thanks for your continued support and incredible generosity which will have a
James Griffin MP, Member for Manly, Tayia Yates, AYAH Service Manager, Trevor Sargeant, Chairman, Board of Directors Community Bank Freshwater, Bendigo Bank, Laura Grant, AYAH Community Partnerships Manger and Sue Heins, Mayor of the Northern Beaches Council.
Combining medication and exercise could greatly reduce osteoporosis risk
Researchers from the Kolling Institute and Royal North Shore Hospital are inviting women aged 50-80 to join a study to assess the effectiveness of combining exercise with medication for better bone and muscle health in postmenopausal women. Endocrinologist and researcher Dr Shejil Kumar said researcheers know that exercise has benefits for bone and muscle health, and there are effective treatments available to strengthen bones. “However, what we don’t know is whether combining exercise plus medication at the same time can lead to even greater improvements in bone and muscle health than either approach on its own,” he said. The study will use a medication which is registered and approved in Australia and has been shown to increase bone density and reduce fracture risk in large international studies. The research team will aim to assess how different combinations of treatment improve bone density, muscle strength, body composition, physical function and risk of falls. Participants will be randomly assigned to different treatment groups, including a supervised group class focusing on
weightbearing exercises and a home-based exercise program concentrating on mobility and balance. “We believe this combination will be more effective and could dramatically change the way we treat and prevent osteoporosis going forward,” Dr Shejil said. Researchers have recruited 45 women into the study and are hoping to reach a target of 75. For further information email Shejil.Kumar@ health.nsw.gov.au
Clinical trial for bone health
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