Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice at Manly

Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice at Manly Official account for the Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice.

Yesterday, the AYAH team and friends took on the Beach2Beach event. It was such a great chance for everyone to get out i...
24/08/2026

Yesterday, the AYAH team and friends took on the Beach2Beach event. It was such a great chance for everyone to get out in the sunshine, catch up outside of work, and be part of such a wonderful community morning.

The real stars of the day, though? Our therapy and staff dogs, who definitely stole the show (and kept everyone going to the finish line) 🐾

Huge thanks to everyone who came along, cheered us on, or took part!

Every stay at the AYAH is unique, personal, and centred around creating moments of joy. We recently loved having Daisy s...
19/08/2026

Every stay at the AYAH is unique, personal, and centred around creating moments of joy. We recently loved having Daisy stay with us for respite.

Between holding the title of our reigning UNO champion (tracked proudly on the wall), having a milkshake at the at The Boathouse, and baking delicious cupcakes for the team with our resident expert Joey, there was never a dull moment.

We even wrapped up her time with a fabulous ""Festival of Daisy", complete with lots of karaoke and laughs.

Stays at the AYAH are peaceful, tailored, and full of heart - thank you for bringing so much sunshine, Daisy! 🌸✨

Peace, love, and karaoke. ✌️🕶️This week, our wonderful volunteer Joni had the brilliant idea to throw a 70s party for ou...
13/08/2026

Peace, love, and karaoke. ✌️🕶️

This week, our wonderful volunteer Joni had the brilliant idea to throw a 70s party for our patient, Daisy. Why? Honestly... just because!

Flares were out, bright colours were on, retro sunnies were everywhere, and the staff and patients had the best time on the karaoke mic. An unforgettable day for everyone involved. 🎤🕺

We’re grateful for the ongoing support from our friends at MooGoo Skin Care, whose generosity brings practical comfort t...
30/07/2026

We’re grateful for the ongoing support from our friends at MooGoo Skin Care, whose generosity brings practical comfort to the young people and families staying at AYAH.

MooGoo donates an annual supply of gentle body wash, hair care, and skin care products formulated with safe, natural ingredients designed for delicate and sensitive skin.

Regardless of the reason for a patient’s stay, everyday skin care remains a vital priority. Having access to these high-quality products offers an important sense of normalcy, dignity, and relief during a challenging time.

Thank you to the team at MooGoo for making a direct impact on the families who stay at AYAH.

Nothing was going to stop Sammy from making the game. 🏉✨Battling complications from Cystic Fibrosis, Sammy temporarily s...
29/07/2026

Nothing was going to stop Sammy from making the game. 🏉✨

Battling complications from Cystic Fibrosis, Sammy temporarily stepped away from John Hunter Hospital last Friday to watch her Sydney Roosters take on the Newcastle Knights right in her hometown.

Thanks to gifted tickets from the Roosters community team, she witnessed an epic win - including a 3-try performance by her favourite player, James Tedesco!

To top off an unforgettable night, Connor Watson spotted Sammy in the stands and ran over to hand-deliver his signed boots, fulfilling a promise he made when they first met.

This is what community is all about. Huge thanks to the Roosters for creating a memory Sammy will treasure forever. ❤️

Great food, great company, and a full dining room! 🎄✨Today was our annual Christmas in July lunch for our staff and stay...
28/07/2026

Great food, great company, and a full dining room! 🎄✨

Today was our annual Christmas in July lunch for our staff and staying patients. 🎄✨
We were so glad to welcome the Bear Cottage team to join us in celebrating while they’re staying with us at AYAH during their facility renovations!

Everyone brought in their own signature dishes, and a huge thank you goes to Pradeep, Phil, and Peng for hosting us so warmly and cooking up an amazing spread of ham, chicken, and sides.

Sharing a meal and plenty of laughs with our patients, staff, and the Bear Cottage team made today truly memorable. Thank you to everyone who contributed! ❤️

A huge thank you to the team from Bushlink for all their hard work at AYAH! 🌿The crew did a fantastic job tackling our o...
28/07/2026

A huge thank you to the team from Bushlink for all their hard work at AYAH! 🌿

The crew did a fantastic job tackling our overgrown bushes and shrubs, working with outstanding professionalism and enthusiasm. They even joined Chef Phil for lunch!

We highly recommend Bushlink’s services and look forward to welcoming them back in the future.

Big thanks to the Knitters and Natters of Watermark at Harbord Diggers! 🧶❤️They recently dropped off an incredible deliv...
22/07/2026

Big thanks to the Knitters and Natters of Watermark at Harbord Diggers! 🧶❤️

They recently dropped off an incredible delivery of handmade items for our patients -from cozy blankets, beanies, and scarves to sensory caterpillars, fidget gloves, and teddy bears.

By working closely with our team, they created items that don't just look great, but bring genuine comfort, focus, and joy to the young people in our care.

Thank you, Knitters and Natters! Your talent and generosity mean the absolute world to us.

🎄 A Festive Surprise ❤️ One of our patients recently used his communication device to share a special memory - the word ...
02/07/2026

🎄 A Festive Surprise ❤️

One of our patients recently used his communication device to share a special memory - the word "present."

He was remembering a gift he received during his last stay with us, which happened to fall during our Christmas in July celebrations.

To bring that exact magic back for him, our team threw a surprise Christmas-themed afternoon. Staff went all out dressing up in festive outfits, Therapy Dog Mason included, to hand-deliver special gifts donated by our wonderful community to patients. The entire room was filled with joy, festive vibes, and the sound of Christmas carols. Seeing the smiles on everyone's faces was the absolute best gift of all. 🌟

✨ A Night of Community Spirit ✨The 2026 Bi-Annual Manly Hospice Gala, Hosted by James Griffin MP brought our community t...
30/06/2026

✨ A Night of Community Spirit ✨

The 2026 Bi-Annual Manly Hospice Gala, Hosted by James Griffin MP brought our community together to raise nearly $100,000 to support our young people and families! 💙

The true heart of the night was a moving fireside conversation between host James Griffin MP and Emma Laubi. Sharing with immense courage, Emma reflected on the exceptional care her late brother, Félix, received and the precious comfort her family found at AYAH.

We were honoured to have Guest of Honour, Her Excellency the Governor of NSW, Margaret Beazley AC KC, speak on our vital role in specialised respite, alongside key leaders Adjunct Professor Anthony Schembri AM, Renae McCarthy Acting General Manager, Mona Vale Hospital and AYAH, and Tayia Yeates, Services Manager, AYAH.

A massive thank you to everyone who powered this milestone milestone evening:

Matt & Grace Kossatz: $25k dedicated directly to our multisensory space.

Community Bank Freshwater: $10k matching a major auction bid.



The Dick Smith Foundation: $5k vital contribution.

Pam & Leon Hansen (Mounties Group): Anchored a collective room-raise for our areas of greatest need with a $2,500 donation, bringing the total raised for greatest need to $7,000.

Australian Hotels Association: $2k donation.

An additional ~$48,000 was raised through ticket sales and auction items that were generously donated for the night.

To everyone who bought a ticket, bid, or donated, and to our multidisciplinary staff and volunteers, thank you for supporting the AYAH. Because of you, we can continue supporting families when they need it most🏥✨

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150 Darley Road
Sydney, NSW
2095

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