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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