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Everyday abilities in action

As your partner in possibility, our goal is to help you participate in a life you want to live. Take a look at some of the most recent ways we’ve put everyday abilities into action.

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

Imagine a future where people with disability and members of the community come together at an inclusive…

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Meet Ashleigh, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor

Meet Ashleigh O’Callaghan-Sear, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor at our new Joondalup hub. Ashleigh has worked in speech…

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Peel Community Groups

Rocky Bay Peel Community Groups are packed full of fun social activities with something for everyone. Explore…

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Jason and Fenton stand on a Bali beach

Besties blaze a trail to tropical bliss

In a first for any Rocky Bay supported accommodation house, our team supported house mates and good…

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

Harper unlocks her potential with Rocky Bay

Seven year-old Harper Richards has been making amazing progress since she started receiving speech pathology and occupational…

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Kim Meagher, Rocky Bay Support Worker

Meet Kim – Rocky Bay Support Worker

Meet Kim Meagher, Support Worker in our supported accommodation in Eden Hills. Kim has worked in the…

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His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson

Rocky Bay welcomes our new Patrons

We are delighted to announce His Excellency The Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia,…

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Advanced Clinician Speech Pathologist Liz Baird

Meet Liz – Advanced Clinician Speech Pathologist

Learn more about Neurodiversity Neurodiversity Celebration Week was recognised worldwide from 13 to 19 March. The aim…

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Artist Blaz with Rocky Bay Support Worker Meagan in the Studio. Blaz's colourful artwork if featured on an easel next to Meagan

Blaz’s art dreams become reality

Blaz Delic, a 67-year-old Perth creative, is now an official exhibiting artist, sharing his years of creative…

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Rocky Bay Board member Miriam Borthwick, Wheelchair Basetballer Amber Merritt, CEO of RUAH Debra Zanella and CEO of Brightwater Care Group Catherine Stoddart

Women at the forefront at Rocky Bay

(Above L-R: Rocky Bay Board Member, Miriam Borthwick, Wheelchair Basketballer Amber Merritt, CEO RUAH Community Services Debra…

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Exterior mage of Lady Lawley Cottage, Cottesloe

Lady Lawley Cottage Update

Rocky Bay is proud to announce our newest facility – Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe – has…

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A portrait of MArk who is wearing a grey t-shirt with AUS written in blue across it. He is looking off camera

A home of one’s own

Moving out on your own is an exciting step toward a more independent life, something that 56-year-old…

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Our Future

Development Application for Belmont submitted

Rocky Bay’s plans for a one-of-a-kind disability, health and community facility are one step closer to becoming…

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Leanne and Lotta from Rocky Bay Equipment are pictured creating seat covers for wheelchairs

Meet Leanne and Lotta – Technical Assistants

Meet Leanne Shannon and Lotta Collier, Technical Assistants within the Rocky Bay Equipment team. They have a…

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Equipment Manager Eamon stands behind a wheelchair fitted with the WheelAir cooling system

A ‘cool’ solution for our customer

Wednesday 1 March marks International Wheelchair Day, when we celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair can have…

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John Carey MLA, Rocky Bay artist Hamish Lamont, and CEO Michael Tait stand in front of artwork at the "Our Story" exhibition at QT Hotel

Success for our artists in first Fringe exhibition

The QT Hotel in Perth’s CBD provided a contemporary setting for the opening night of the Rocky…

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Navigating Small Budgets and NDIS Reviews

Navigating NDIS plan reviews can be a real challenge for some people. Many NDIS plans are being…

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How do group supports help you and your loved ones?

Socialisation and forming friendships is an important goal and life skill for many school aged children however,…

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School’s Out holiday Program

School’s Out is a fun, interactive environment where our school aged customers can come and enjoy a…

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The Hangout – After School Program

After school programs should be fun, varied and social. Introducing The Hangout. The Hangout, offers customers aged…

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Team Leader Victoria Duffy

Meet Vicki – Team Leader (Yangebup SDA)

Meet Victoria (aka Vicki) Duffy, Team leader at our brand new specialist disability accommodation (SDA) in Yangebup,…

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Rocky Bay Studio presents Our Story

Our Story – a Rocky Bay Studio Exhibition

Rocky Bay are proud to present ‘Our Story’ – a showcase of artwork by 29 artists living…

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Gemma is standing in front of a white wall and smiling at the camera. She is wearing a brown shirt.

Meet Gemma – Marketing Officer

Meet Gemma Lovitt, Marketing Officer at Rocky Bay! Gemma has an extensive background in e-commerce and marketing…

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ruby and Macey are laying on the floor holding Macey's children's book called 'My Sister'

Inspiring sister helps break down barriers

Macey Cikarela always dreamt of becoming an author and illustrator, and at the age ofjust nine, she…

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A family of five pose with two festive stilt walkers at Rocky Bay's Family Fun Day event

Family Fun at Rocky Bay

Big celebrations were had at our Mosman Park hub on Saturday 3 December where over 600 Rocky…

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Nicole working at Woodvale Library. She is pushing a trolley of books and smiling

Nicole’s supportive new base in Joondalup

For Nicole Briggs, accessing therapy and community supports, and readying herself for employment, has just become a…

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Interior image of the new Rocky Bay Joondalup office

Joondalup now open!

Rocky Bay’s new Joondalup hub is now open for business! The hub offers community services, therapy services including…

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ICT Infrastructure Manager Alvaro

Meet Alvaro – ICT Infrastructure Manager

Meet Alvaro Huertas, ICT Infrastructure Manager at Rocky Bay! In his role, Alvaro is responsible for ensuring…

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Our 2027 Special Olympics ambassador

Perth has been shortlisted to host the Special Olympics World Games in 2027 – one of the…

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Graphic with the text 15% off bathroom equipment

Summer Sale – 15% discount on all bathroom items

You won’t be caught short with 15% off all bathroom equipment from Rocky Bay! Wet surfaces with…

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Image of Shift Accessible Homes living room

Tour new SDA in 3D!

Step inside and take a self guided tour of Perth’s latest state-of-the-art SDA properties at Yangebup. This…

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Glenn is smiling and is standing outside with lots of greenery in the background

Meet Glenn – Design Manager

Meet Glenn Howe, Design Manager at Shift Accessible Homes – a wholly owned subsidiary of Rocky Bay….

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The opening of Shift and Rocky Bay's new SDA, attended by customers, the Shift team and dignitaries

Shift opens the doors to two new SDAs!

In October, Rocky Bay and Shift Accessible Homes opened two brand new Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) developments…

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Michael Tait with Brook McGowan Director at Hames Sharley and Principal Andrew Tang-Smith

Concepts unveiled for newly acquired Belmont site

Rocky Bay is excited to announce it has partnered with architect and design firm Hames Sharley to…

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Rocky Bay customer cooking a meal at Food Bank in a healthy eating program

Healthy food for all abilities

Feeling healthy and happy is so imperative to leading a fulfilling life, and we all deserve to…

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Community Services Info Night

Navigating the NDIS can sometimes be complicated, confusing, and feel like a bit of an uphill battle….

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Young biy is sitting on a white horse during hippotherapy. He is surrounded by four people who are assisting

Meet Ellen – Physiotherapist

Meet Ellen Phillips, one of our experienced Physiotherapists at Rocky Bay!  Ellen joined Rocky Bay three years…

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Joondalup hub coming soon

We are thrilled to share that our new hub in Joondalup is due to open at the…

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Welcome Home!

Wednesday the 28th September 2022 will see some of our Rocky Bay customers move into their own…

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Young boy Anthony smiles at the camera wearing a blue horse riding helmet. In the background is an equistrian facility with a horse and several helpers walking beside it.

Anthony canters to success with hippotherapy

September 8 was World Physical Therapy Day – a day to acknowledge the hard work and dedication…

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Podiatry appointments available!

Forget long waitlists to get your feet the help they need – Rocky Bay’s Podiatry team have…

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Toddler sitting on a potty surround by teddy bears

No waitlist for Paediatric Continence Nurse!

Rocky Bay has an exceptional Paediatric Continence Nurse in Rob Dyke. Rob has been a Paediatric Nurse…

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Find your place with Rocky Bay

We are so excited to share with you Rocky Bay’s very first television advertisement for recruitment, appearing…

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Ramishka Thilakaratne

Meet Ramishka – Clinical Advisor, Speech Pathologist

We have an amazing clinical team based at our Rockingham hub who support our customers to achieve…

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A group of primary school aged children having fun

Help shape Rocky Bay’s future holiday program!

We are very excited to be working in partnership on a community inclusion project with the Presbyterian…

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Young girl Angel in a white shirt with a 'Kids Helping Kids' logo

Angel makes a difference

Living with a disability can be a challenging road, with many hurdles along the way. The resilience…

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Support worker Illeanna is sitting at a table next to resident James

A passion for support work

Support workers are the backbone of any disability organisation. Support work can be equally rewarding as it…

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Mark is standing in front of an open Rocky Bay maintenance van

Meet Mark – Technical Officer

Meet Mark Cox, Technical Officer in the Rocky Bay Equipment team. You might know Mark if you…

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The Rocky Bay Equipment team posing for a group photo in the warehouse.

Quinn steps into the workforce

Meet Quinn (pictured second from right) , a 22-year-old sci-fi enthusiast and avid video content creator. He…

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Representatives from Glide Products with Rocky Bay CEO Michael Tait and General Manager Strategy and Governance, Trevis Lawton

New partnership to benefit our customers

Rocky Bay is delighted to announce a new partnership with Glide Products, with Rocky Bay Equipment to…

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Robyn Collard and Toby leading the Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony for NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week at Rocky Bay

The sun came out on a winter’s day for our NAIDOC celebration, which took place in the…

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Mailey is smiling and looking at the camera, he is holding his artwork

Mailey gets creative for NAIDOC Week

Nineteen year-old Mailey Kelly leaned into his artistic talents when he began a journey of discovery with…

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Meet Craig – Lead Support Worker

Meet Craig, a Lead Support Worker based in our Community division who has dedicated a very impressive…

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Will at work as Peer Researcher

Will’s step into meaningful employment

One of Rocky Bay’s latest recruits in the Clinical team, Peer Researcher Will Scott-Jeffs, joined the organisation…

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Autism Awareness Month

Rocky Bay is delighted to be a recipient of funding from Telethon to once again provide AusSwim…

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Erin with her family

Meet Erin – Allied Health Team Leader (Mandurah)

Meet Erin, our Allied Health Team Lead based at our Mandurah hub. Erin is a physiotherapist and…

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Getting assistive tech made easier

It is now easier to get mid-priced Assistive Technology (AT) items (valued between $1,500 and $15,000), thanks…

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Physiotherapists Monique and Elise

Telethon grant to support children with autism at Rocky Bay

We are thrilled, for the second year running, to be one of 97 beneficiary organisations sharing in…

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Paul Barnett, at Geraldton pool, shows off his gold and bronze Paralympic medals

Gold worthy peer support

Being able to see the world through the eyes of others is an important element in supporting…

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Meet Kristina – Rocky Bay Dietitian

Kristina Davey is Rocky Bay’s newest Dietitian, and has been partnering with our customers since late 2021…

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Group photo of Rocky Bay's 2021 Star Award winners. On far left is CEO Michael Tait and far right Chairperson Trent Bartlett

Celebrating our 2021 Star Award winners

On 11 March we celebrated our outstanding employees of 2021 at a small Star Awards ceremony, held…

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Fenton stands in front of a red helicopter whivh is perched on the grass near Crown Perth

Smooth sailing, high flying for Fenton

Fenton D’Rozario has had an epic start to 2022, ticking off two massive goals from his adventurous…

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Sam is wearing a grey t-shirt and is standing next to and Ash, who is wearing a white t-shirt. There is pink Rocky Bay signage behind them.

Meet Samantha and Ashlee – Lead Support Workers

Meet Samantha (Sam) Gulliver and Ashlee (Ash) Lock, Lead Support Workers based at The Country House, Rocky…

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Evanee sits on her modified trike with a red helmet and is smiling

A wait worthwhile for Evanee

Most of us know what excitement a new bike brings to a five year-old, but for Evanee…

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Daniel and Julie-Anne stand in front of the Leeuwin after disembarking with their luggage

Daniel’s ultimate dockside adventure

Daniel Simmons and his mum, Julie-Anne, were met with perfect sea weather as they boarded the Leeuwin…

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Cian’s Cart

Students at Castlereagh Primary school will have something to look forward to this year, thanks to a…

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Kathy is wearing a teal coloured blouse and a black cardigan

Meet Kathy – Support Coordinator NDIS

Meet Kathy Muggridge, one of our dedicated Support Coordinators, who supports people with getting the most out…

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Alex standing in front of a Pentanet branded sports car

A step into the world of tech

The world of technology opened its doors to customer, Alex McDonagh recently, when internet service provider, Pentanet,…

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Jasmeet volunteering as a face painter at a local Geraldton community event

Meet Jasmeet – Allied Health Team Leader (Geraldton hub)

Meet Jasmeet Flora-Drage, Allied Health Team Leader at our Geraldton hub! Jasmeet joined our team in mid-2021…

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Two young boys at the Family Fun Day are smiling. One is wearing a black tshirt and the other a green tshirt with his arm around the other. The boy in green is holding fairy floss

Family Fun Day wrap-up

Over 500 customers and their families came together on Saturday 11 December to celebrate a day of…

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Debbie's colourful flower creations

A Blooming Business

Rocky Bay customer Debbie Briggs has carved herself a new venture in her business “Deb’s Silk Flowers’

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Representatives from the organisations who made the accessibility equipment possible for Aquarena are posing for a group photo with the equipment

Geraldton Aquarena brings accessibility to locals

Accessing the Geraldton Aquarena has become much easier for people in the local community who live with…

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Julie is wearing a striped top and smiling at the camera

Long Awaited Respite at Parkland Retreat

While a pandemic has put most peoples’ travel plans on hold, for some, just getting away in…

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Two students are inside the green cosy cubbies. They are looking out for the cubby door and smiling at the camera.

Cosy Cubbies a hit in Geraldton primary school

A collaboration between Geraldton’s Waggrakine Primary School and Rocky Bay Equipment has resulted in a win-win situation…

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Fremantle Futsal Team all together smiling at the camera

Fremantle Futsal Club Giving Back

Fremantle Futsal Club and Spearwood Lions Futsal Club will go head to head on Friday 3 December…

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Lynsey is standing in the gardens of Mosman Park. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a blue striped top

Meet Lynsey – Area Manager, Community

Meet Lynsey Monk, Rocky Bay’s Area Manager for Community, who is based at our Mosman Park hub….

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Ellie is standing in the gardens of Rocky Bay's Mosman Park hub. She is wearing a black and pink floral blouse.

A new pathway back to Rocky Bay

Behaviour Support Practitioner, Ellie Lanyon, has had a long and wonderful relationship with Rocky Bay. As a…

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Mariah wears a black t-shirt and is standing in the gardens of Rocky Bay in Mosman Park

Meet Mariah – Advanced Clinician Occupational Therapist

Mariah Campana is one of our dedicated occupational therapists who works in the neuro rehabilitation space. She’s…

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This is OT Occupational Therapy Week

Participation – Inclusion – Independence: This is OT

We have an amazing team of occupational therapists at Rocky Bay. They can support you to open…

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Occupational therapist Mariah sits with a customer. Both are wearing a black blouse and are smiling at the camera.

A passion for people: Occupational Therapy careers at Rocky Bay

Our Occupational Therapy team open a world of everyday possibilities for our customers. Whatever the goal, our…

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Rocky Bay's marquee set up during Telethon Family Festival. The marquee is filled with Rocky Bay banners and flags Optus Stadium is in the background.

A fun-filled Telethon weekend

All of us at Rocky Bay were so excited to be involved with Telethon weekend as a…

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Two physoptherapists working with a customer in the gym

A passion for people – Clinical careers at Rocky Bay

At Rocky Bay, we’re always looking to create pathways and opportunities for our people so they can…

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Collages of images from the Housing Solutions Forum

Shift Housing Solutions Forum wrap-up

Shift Accessible Homes held a sold out Housing Solutions Forum and expo on Thursday 23 September which…

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Rocky Bay Customer Experience and Insights Manager, Kristy Willoughby

Meet Kristy – Customer Experience and Insights Manager

In an effort to become even more customer focused, Rocky Bay have made a new addition to…

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The Carcione and Ngamoki-Stevens families after the presentation of a modified van to Tamati

The gift of safe transport for Tamati

Rocky Bay and the Carcione Foundation joined forces to bring safe, reliable and accessible transport to Warnbro…

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Speech Pathologist and customer smiling, and using AAC

A passion for people – Clinical careers at Rocky Bay

At Rocky Bay, we always strive to support and develop our team to achieve their career potential…

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Two ladies in red and blue smiling

Launching Rocky Bay’s new video!

We are excited to launch Rocky Bay’s new organisational video, which highlights our various services, how we…

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Rocky Bay customers standing in front on an Alliance Airlines plane at Perth Airport

Flying high at Perth Airport

We may not be jetting off to exotic places around the world just yet, but that doesn’t…

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Howard holding his cat, both are wearing colourful Hawaiian shirts

Meet Howard – Rocky Bay Training Officer

Supporting someone living with a disability is one of the most important roles we can imagine, and…

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Cloe sits at her desk conducting a telepractice session. She wears a bright red jumper and is smiling at the camera

Telepractice research takes the stage at Rocky Bay

As Rocky Bay’s Telepractice Research Project Coordinator, Cloe Benz’s expertise is more in demand than ever, with…

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Meet Stephanie, and learn more about Support Coordination

Support Coordination helps to implement supports into a participant’s plan. Support Coordinators are independent advisers who can…

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Support Worker Vikash in a blue tee shirt and smiling at the camera

Celebrating our Support Workers!

Friday 6 August is Support Worker Day at Rocky Bay! It’s a chance for us to recognise…

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Rocky Bay Nurse, Louise, in a blue shirt and smiling is sitting next to a smiling Rocky Bay customer whilst taking her blood pressure

There’s no place like home

Being able to welcome an experienced and skilled nurse into your home when you need care brings…

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Rocky Bay's Activities Coordinator, Joel, in a purple shirt, holding a notepad and smiling

Meet Joel – Rocky Bay Activities Coordinator

Meet Joel McKenna, Rocky Bay’s enthusiastic Activities Coordinator in our Community division. Joel has been with Rocky…

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Robyn Collard and Izayah Rioli performing a smoking ceremony in the gardens of Rocky Bay's Mosman Park hub

NAIDOC Week at Rocky Bay!

A typical Makaru day did not deter enthusiastic guests from visiting Rocky Bay’s Mosman Park hub on…

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A head shot of incoming Chair Trent smiling, and in a dark suit and colourful tie

Rocky Bay welcomes new Chair

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Board member, Trent Bartlett, to the position of Chair…

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Fitness Officer Kris supporting a client to access the hydro pool via a special hoist

Meet Kris – Rocky Bay Fitness Officer

Meet Kris Ingham, Rocky Bay’s Fitness Officer, who has been supporting our customers with their fitness for…

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A group photo taken at the WA Shipwrecks Museum of Rocky Bay's artists and the support workers from the Studio, with colourful artworks in the background.

Rocky Bay artists’ exhibition success

The historic WA Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle provided the backdrop for the Rocky Bay Studio’s Ocean Meets…

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Rocky Bay staff member in a shirt standing in front of equipment warehouse at Rocky Bay's Cockburn facility

Meet Eamon – Rocky Bay Equipment Manager

Meet Eamon, Manager of Rocky Bay Equipment. Eamon and his team are based at our Cockburn Central…

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Louise and Emma Rocky Bay nurses

International Nurses Day

What does it mean to be a nurse at Rocky Bay? At Rocky Bay, we know there’s…

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