Meet Donna Shell

Donna sitting and smiling at her desk.

Donna Shell has been at Rocky Bay for four and a half years, where she works as a Program Manager in the Business Transformation team. Donna began her career in a marketing role in financial services in London and then transitioned into a business project management role. She has worked in project management for quite … Read more

NAIDOC Week wrap-up

Two staff members stand side by side Rocky Bay's purple 85 Banner.

Rocky Bay engaged in First Nations culture at the Kiind NAIDOC week expo which was hosted in partnership with Communicare.  We were fortunate to have a stall at this expo where families and children enjoyed a variety of entertainment and activities throughout the day.  There were colouring ins, stamp trails, cookie decorating performers and a … Read more

Sam’s journey from Workforce to HR

Sam sits smiling at the camera with her work desk behind her.

When Sam Caird applied for a job in Rocky Bay’s workforce team, she didn’t think that two years later she would be diving into a HR role as a recruitment officer.  Sam began her time at Rocky Bay in 2022, after a career in vet nursing and experience in health care.   During the pandemic Sam … Read more

Fish tank transformation

A bright orange, pink and green fishtank, home to four aquatic snails!

The Studio at our Mosman Park hub is a place of creativity, so it was important that the newest aquatic members had a home that would fit in.  Following the upsetting passing of the Studio’s beloved fish, customer Loahna took it upon herself to breathe new life into the space by revamping the fish tank.  … Read more

Meet Penny, Carer Champion

As of Thursday 13th June, federal funding for the Carer Gateway program will end. This means our Carer Gateway Services will no longer be operational. For continued support, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Carers WA directly to receive services. Visit their website here or call 1800 422 737. We apologise for any inconvenience … Read more

Therapy from the comfort of home

Customer Jasmine is sitting down using her SupaPedal device with husband beside her smiling

Rocky Bay customer Jasmine now has an extra therapy session per week, thanks to the Motorised SupaPedal Exerciser that she can use from the comfort of her home.  Jasmine previously used the Motomed machine as a part of her physical therapy, until Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist Tanya, found a suitable at-home alternative.   This alternative piece of … Read more

Meet Abby, Community Team Leader!

We’re excited to showcase the dedicated Community Leadership team at Joondalup! Community Team Leaders handle a wide range of responsibilities, from offering support to our customers to organising engaging activities. They curate programs like Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, painting workshops, and Studio Fridays, fostering creativity while building personal growth and friendships. Their goal is to … Read more

Graduates leading the way with research projects

Rocky Bay is empowering the newest minds in the industry to champion research projects aimed at enhancing neurodiverse affirming practices.   A checklist for setting neurodiverse affirming goals and a resource to support mental health practices in neurodiverse customer are now being utilised by therapists at Rocky Bay thanks to the initiative.   As part of the … Read more

The Wishing Tree helping Darryl create magic

Customer sitting down and painting a canvas with bright colours.

The Wishing Tree has created magic again, granting customer Darryl new art materials, helping him paint the sky!  Darryl is a proud Indigenous man, who grew up in Kepa Kurl (Esperance) WA and moved to Perth in his early teenage years. Darryl has only recently discovered his creative flare and has made up for lost … Read more

‘Our Secret Garden’ Shines at FRINGEWORLD

Customer sits in front of sign saying 'Our Secret Garden' exhibition. Sign also has images of all the people who worked on the artworks in the exhibition.

Rocky Bay partnered with FRINGE WORLD for another year, Providing the Studio artists with an opportunity to showcase their work in the ‘Our Secret Garden’ exhibition.  The exhibition was delighted to be recognised as a FRINGEWORLD 2024 Award Winner! The FRINGE WORLD Awards celebrate the best in the festival, and we are proud to have … Read more

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