What is Manual Handling Training and Why is it Important? 

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When caring for others, your wellbeing matters equally. Manual Handling training is designed to protect both you and the people you support. Important for the safety of support workers, carers and health care professionals, it allows you to move and assist others safely. From everyday tasks like lifting, repositioning or pushing wheelchairs, this training teaches … Read more

Dieticians Week

In celebration of Dietitians Week, we sat down with Rocky Bay Dietitian Alex Chung to learn more about his role, the importance of Dietetics and how he supports our customers to live healthier, more confident lives. Alex shares why dietetics is about so much more than what’s on your plate. 1. Why do you think … Read more

What Is the NDIS and How Can It Support You?

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What is the NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government-funded program designed to provide support and services to Australians aged between 0-65 years old who are living with disability. It can help you live more independently, achieve your goals and access the care you need, while also supporting your family and carers. … Read more

Supported Accommodation

A Guide to Disability Accommodation: Exploring Your Options Finding a place to live that meets your unique needs is essential for your happiness, independence, comfort and overall well-being. Disability accommodation offers thoughtfully designed housing solutions for people with different needs. They provide accessibility, safety and the support needed for you to live as independently as … Read more

Meet Jodi Power, Support Worker

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Meet Jodi, one of our dedicated Support Workers at our supported accommodation home in Lockridge. In May next year, Jodi will be celebrating an impressive 20-year career at Rocky Bay! Starting her time with us as a support worker at our residential facility in Mosman Park, Jodi says her role allowed her the opportunity to … Read more

Rocky Bay celebrates 85 Years!

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We are so excited to celebrate our 85th anniversary on 6 September 2023!  Rocky Bay has seen much growth since our humble beginnings in 1938. Within the past 12-months alone, Rocky Bay has breathed new life into Lady Lawley Cottage, with Clinical and Community services running out of the historic cottage since April 2023. Autism assessment … Read more

Meet Emily Turner, Speech Pathologist

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Meet Emily Turner, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor based at Rocky Bay’s Mosman Park hub. Emily started her career as a Speech Pathologist with Rocky Bay after completing a master’s degree in 2019. As well as supporting customers with speech therapy, Emily is also the Clinic Coordinator of Rocky Bay’s new autism assessment clinic, which is … Read more

Rocky Bay celebrates First Nations

Robyn Collard (centre) with grandsons Tryse and Albert on either side. They are standing in the Rocky Bay garden.

The Makuru weather made way for the sunshine on Friday 7 July as we hosted our annual NAIDOC Week celebrations in the gardens of our Mosman Park hub. Noongar Elder, Robyn Collard, along with her grandsons Tryse and Albert, led the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Robyn also spoke about the importance of this … Read more

Meet Michele & Emma – Referrals and Transitions Managers

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Meet Michele Hodgson and Emma Holloway, Referrals and Transitions Managers in our Supported Accommodation team. They work closely with our customers, and the team at Shift Accessible Homes (a Rocky Bay company), to match them with suitable accommodation options and support them through their Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) journey. This … Read more

Meet Ashleigh, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor

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Meet Ashleigh O’Callaghan-Sear, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor at our new Joondalup hub. Ashleigh has worked in speech pathology at Rocky Bay for the past five years, and supports our early intervention and school aged customers with face-to-face intervention, with a focus around mealtimes. Ashleigh describes our new Joondalup hub as a “game changer” for Rocky … Read more

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