PAYCE SPONSORSHIP FOR 'PINK! OCTOBER', SUPPORTING BREAST SCREENING SERVICES IN CANTERBURY

• October 13^th, 2015: Canterbury NSW.

PAYCE backs 'PINK! October' campaign with $10,000 Donation to Lantern Club fundraiser.

Brian Boyd – Local community health initiative

PAYCE Managing Director, Brian Boyd said he was delighted to make a contribution and proud to be part such an important community health initiative.

It is a commonly held opinion among the medical community that early detection goes a long way toward saving lives, so it is important that facilities are readily available to the community.

"It's great news that the Canterbury community is to get this vital health service, but it is equally important that people are encouraged to feel comfortable enough to visit the new breast screening centre at Campsie on a regular basis," said Mr Brian Boyd.

"The Lantern Club should be commend for hosting a number of special fundraiser events over October for bringing the community together and also congratulations to BreastScreen NSW for the wonderful work it does for women everywhere," Brian Boyd said.

PAYCE healthy sponsorship donation for healthy community

Morris Lemma, chair of The Cancer Institute NSW, the body which manages BreastScreen NSW, At last week's major fundraiser dinner held at the Lantern Club in Roselands announced PAYCE had put its hand up for a gold sponsorship worth $10,000. The dinner was attended by over 200 people, raised a total of $74,150.

The month-long campaign aims to raise funds for the provision of extra specialist staff and equipment when a new $3 million breast screening centre opens in the Campsie Centre in Beamish Street, Campsie next month.

Brain Boyd and PAYCE - Health Education furthers Community welfare in Canterbury.

Mr Iemma welcomed PAYCE as a corporate sponsor and said its generous contribution was a great start to the campaign.

"In particular, PAYCE has developed a close relationship with many local bodies and groups in the Riverwood area and continues to support and encourage them in many ways.

"The property company is well known for its social responsibility through proactive support of local communities and charities," he said.

"Unfortunately, Canterbury has the lowest rate of breast screening in the State and that needs to change, and I am confident it will, with the help of bodies such as Lantern Club and PAYCE, who set a wonderful example for the corporate sector to follow.

"As more people are moving into the area, PAYCE's involvement with BreastScreen NSW is very timely, as there is a lack of health education, due to the inherent language barriers of a multi-cultural community.

General Manager of the Lantern Club, Debbie Waicokacola said "Thank you so much to PAYCE for their most generous donation of $10,000. Such great support for our campaign and very much appreciated".

PAYCE advocates preventative health care for multi-cultural Canterbury community

PAYCE General Manager Dominic Sullivan said it was a priority for PAYCE to lend support to community initiatives and the regular good work they do.

"PAYCE have been working in the Canterbury area now for around five years and we have come to understand and appreciate the challenges that come with communicating across such a diverse range of cultures and languages.

"With that in mind, PAYCE are pleased to offer support to BreastScreen NSW as they provide clearer communication, ensuring the local community understands that these preventative measures are readily available in their community and can literally help to save lives," Mr Sullivan said.

"Over the years, it has been a pleasure for PAYCE to work with a range of local bodies in the Canterbury area, including Canterbury City Council, the Riverwood Community Centre, sporting and cultural groups as well as local schools, it is inspiring to see the benefits that come from diverse groups of people working together.

"At PAYCE, we value our reputation for not only delivering well-designed, quality homes and facilities, but also creating and supporting vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities," he said.

Breast Screening takes on Cancer statistics to reduce incidence

The incidence of Breast cancer accounts for around 29 per cent of all new cancer diagnoses in females and ranks first in females.

Last week saw launch breast screening facilities to service Canterbury and its surrounding districts, this is the latest of 43 BreastScreen facilities and 14 mobile vans located around the state.

Research shows that regular screening has the greatest benefit for women in the 50-74 age group. BreastScreen NSW offers a free breast screening service for women aged 40 and over.

About PAYCE

For many years, PAYCE has helped to provide support to those in society disadvantaged by circumstances. As a company, PAYCE is firmly committed to social equity.

PAYCE's success is built upon its commitment to empower communities in realising their own potential. PAYCE's sponsorship policies include working alongside respected not-for-profit organisations and groups in supporting their charitable endeavours.

PAYCE in partnership with the NSW Government is responsible for the highly successful and widely acclaimed Washington Park residential project at Riverwood North .

PAYCE supports a number of programs and events in the local Canterbury area, including Carols in the Wetlands, Music in the Rose Gardens, Riverwood Public School Community Garden, the local In2Cricket program, in addition to sponsoring free barbeques and regular community open days at Washington Park.

Founded in 1978, PAYCE has a proven track record in creating exceptional new communities and has won a wide reputation for transforming places through its integrated residential, retail and commercial developments.

PAYCE is a public listed Australian company and is a recognised leader in creating innovative urban renewal projects.