Recognising our support workers

Support worker Sheree Pearce standing in front of the mural of colourful wings. She is wearing a purple Mickey Mouse shirt with a light pink jumper and her Rocky Bay lanyard on.

On 14 August, we proudly celebrate Support Worker Recognition Day, which recognises the dedication and consistent efforts by our support team to enrich customers’ lives.   Our support workers provide more than just personal care, they build bonds with their customers, allow their independence to flourish, and bring a smile to everyone’s face.  Community Support Worker, … 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

Welcome to the Board Ms Kerry Harris

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Rocky Bay is delighted to introduce Ms Kerry Harris as the newest addition to its valued Board of Directors! As a strategic thinker and financial strategist, Ms Harris brings an abundance of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her diverse skill set encompasses strategic planning, government relations, financial strategy, IT strategy, cyber security, and organisational … Read more

Plans for our new health and community facility in Belmont approved!

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Imagine a future where people with disability and members of the community come together at an inclusive facility that supports and nurtures all abilities. That future is one step closer after plans for Rocky Bay’s transformational new disability, health and community facility in Belmont were unanimously approved at the May meeting of the Joint Development … 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

Besties blaze a trail to tropical bliss

Photo of Jason and Fenton standing on a Bali beach

In a first for any Rocky Bay supported accommodation house, our team supported house mates and good friends, Fenton D’Rozario and Jason Holgate, to travel to Bali for a long-awaited tropical holiday and their first trip together. The duo, who were supported by Rocky Bay Support Workers, Kim Meagher and Dani Janusevski, stayed at a … Read more

Harper unlocks her potential with Rocky Bay

Harper with her therapist in her home. She is wearing a colourful top and sitting at a table.

Seven year-old Harper Richards has been making amazing progress since she started receiving speech pathology and occupational therapy services from Rocky Bay two years ago. Diagnosed with autism at age five, Harper is a playful child and an avid reading enthusiast. She lives at home with her parents in Success, accessing occupational therapy from home … Read more

Meet Kim – Rocky Bay Support Worker

Photo of Kim Meagher, Rocky Bay Support Worker sitting on a bench in a garden.

Meet Kim Meagher, Support Worker in our supported accommodation in Eden Hills. Kim has worked in the field of support for the past six years, and has been with Rocky Bay for the past four years. Prior to this, she worked in the travel industry booking holidays of a lifetime for many individuals and families. … Read more

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