History

The Rocky Bay Story

1938
Incorporated as the Western Australian Society for Crippled Children (WASCC)

1953
The WASCC moved into premises at Avonmore Terrace in Mosman Park following a bequest from Mrs Lucy Creeth

1961
A major donation was received from the Lotteries Commission to build a schoolroom at Lucy Creeth house.  The school opened in 1963

1979
Moved to current premises at McCabe Street, Mosman Park

1986
A West Australian team participated in the first National Electric Wheelchair Games held in Melbourne

1987
First independent accommodation built on the McCabe Street site

1991
Change of name to Rocky Bay Incorporated

1993
An Employment Services division was established to secure employment for people with disabilities

1995
Getabout Program was established

1996
Launched new Rocky Bay logo and position tag – Discovering Abilities

1997
Rocky Bay was successful in its tender to provide therapy services for children attending schools in the Peel Education District

2000
With the support of Lotterywest a Training and Conference facility was officially opened

Two respite homes built at Beeliar

Today
Rocky Bay offers services and support to over 1,000 children & 500 adults and their families living with disabilities throughout the metropolitan area and through statewide consultancy

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