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The therapy team at Lady Lawley Cottage Rocky Bay’s vibrant children and youth centre – is focussed on delivering holistic care to children under the age of 24. Lady Lawley Cottage has a strong focus on health and well-being, rare diseases and early intervention. Read on to learn more about each of the team members … Read more

Rocky Bay is committed to providing neurodiversity affirming therapy services. Our Neurodiversity Affirming Project Committee led a significant change in the therapy division that changed the way therapists work with children and adults who are autistic or neurodivergent. The committee worked to increase knowledge through training and the provision of neurodiversity affirming therapy resources. The … Read more

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

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

The vibrant red, oranges and blues adorning Darryl Dempster’s rich and lively artwork will most certainly catch your eye this National Reconciliation Week. We’re describing ‘Snake’s Nest’, WA Aboriginal Noongar artist Darryl’s artwork, which will be proudly displayed on 300 banners across Western Australia. Darryl’s piece ‘Snake Nest’ stands as a testament to the rich … Read more

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Rocky Bay in this year’s HBF Run for a Reason! Whether you ran, walked, donated, fundraised or cheered us on, your support means the world. Together, you’ve raised over $1200 to help people living with disability live their best lives. Every dollar raised will help us bring … Read more

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the Training Team at Rocky Bay: Anne, Howard and Mariama. This dedicated trio plays a vital role in ensuring our staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver the highest standard of care. Thanks to their expertise, our customers continue to receive the … Read more

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