Megan Lack

After more than 30 years living at home with his parents, Jason is embarking on a rite of passage many young people experience – moving out of home for the first time. For Jason, who lives with a disability, this is an exciting step towards greater independence. Jason has moved into a SHIFT Accessible Homes’ … Read more

Some Rocky Bay customers had a blast exploring the WA Museum Boola Bardip as part of the Kaya Wandjoo Club! Kaya Wandjoo Club is a WA Museum program created especially for individuals living with disability, helping everyone connect with the stories at Boola Bardip in fun and meaningful ways. During their visit, our customers had so … Read more

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day to talk, think and learn about digital access and inclusion. At Rocky Bay, we’re shining a light on Belinda, a Rocky Bay customer who uses an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device to communicate and express herself. Amy Muir, Advanced Clinician Speech Pathologist, shares with us … Read more

Did you know Rocky Bay delivers a Community Nursing service where our experienced nurses visit our customers in the comfort of their home, seven days a week. Whether they need ongoing care or occasional support, our nurses provide professional care tailored to their needs. We had a chat with the wonderful Madhavi, one of our … Read more

At Rocky Bay, our Continence Clinics provide a space to encourage open and honest discussions about our customers’ continence concerns. Rob Dyke is our Paediatric Continence Nurse and heads up this important service, which gives independence and control to our customers. We chatted to Rob about his role, his motivation for working in the sector … Read more

Celebrating uniqueness and World Autism Awareness Day with Theo’s story. For Year 7 student Theo, having Autism means having a great memory, a love for facts and a wide range of interests. But more than anything, Theo says it means “I am unique in a great way.” “I feel good about having Autism,” Theo says. … Read more

Meet Allison, one of our dedicated NDIS Support Coordinators at Rocky Bay! With a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of the NDIS, Allison plays a vital role in connecting participants with the right support. In this Q&A, we get an inside look at her role, her impact on our customers, and what drives … Read more

To celebrate Swallowing Awareness Day, we recently chatted with Clinical Operations Manager Jess. Jess is responsible for developing the content for our Dysphagia training, which ensures our staff are well equipped to support our staff who have swallowing difficulties. Can you tell us a speech pathologist’s role in developing the Dysphagia training content? Speech pathologists … Read more

An accessible merry-go round is making inclusive play possible for children and families at Rocky Bay’s Lady Lawley Cottage, thanks to generous funding from Telethon. A generous grant from the Channel 7 Telethon Trust has funded the inclusive play equipment at the Cottesloe Hub. The merry-go-round allows one wheelchair and two ambulant children to ride … Read more

For parents Terry and Liz, knowing their son Bradley is only two kilometres away in a Rocky Bay Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) has brought them a sense of relief they didn’t think was possible. Bradley, a Rocky Bay customer for 15 years, recently moved into his brand-new SDA in Rockingham, ensuring he is independent and … Read more