The Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) is a facility dedicated to young people aged between 15 and 24 who require respite care, symptom management, end-of-life care, and care coordination support in the transition from child to adult services. The facility includes telehealth consultation areas, breakout spaces, a multisensory room, games room, and media room, in addition to eight patient bedrooms and two family accommodation units. The facility opened to patients in February 2023, and represents a previously unavailable model of care for young people with life-limiting illnesses.
The Judging Panel shortlisted the project for its distinct benefit to patients who previously had no other options for their unique care and respite needs, in being able to provide dedicated and professional support for families focusing on privacy, respite and recreation. The Judges praised the project team for responding to the brief with a social infrastructure solution that provides a home-like environment including specialised music and art therapy spaces.