We are excited to launch Rocky Bay’s new organisational video, which highlights our various services, how we help our customers to enrich their lives and inspire confidence in them to achieve their goals. Rocky Bay has had an enormous journey of growth in the past few years, from new services and programs, to a brand … Read more
Supporting someone living with a disability is one of the most important roles we can imagine, and keeping our customers safe is the priority. Rocky Bay’s Training Team offer various courses to help carers and other service providers and organisations learn the best approach, including First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Medication training, catheter and … Read more
As Rocky Bay’s Telepractice Research Project Coordinator, Cloe Benz’s expertise is more in demand than ever, with telepractice fast becoming popular among Rocky Bay customers. Cloe’s research, which is part of her scholarship with Curtin University, funded by Research Office Curtin, delves into proactive and preventative health care for customers via digital platforms, also known … Read more
Support Coordination helps to implement supports into a participant’s plan. Support Coordinators are independent advisers who can help you navigate the NDIS, gather and interpret information about the services you need. The more supports you require, the more Support Coordination may benefit you. What do Support Coordinators do? The role of a Support Coordinator is … Read more
Friday 6 August is Support Worker Day at Rocky Bay! It’s a chance for us to recognise the incredible work of our support workers across our Community and Supported Accommodation divisions, and the vital work they do to support customers each and every day. Meet Vikash Ghumundee – he has been a Support Worker with … Read more
Being able to welcome an experienced and skilled nurse into your home when you need care brings peace of mind. It means you can avoid the inconvenience of travelling to a medical centre or hospital, as well as receiving treatment in a familiar and comfortable environment. Over 100 individuals currently receive in-home care from Rocky … Read more
Meet Joel McKenna, Rocky Bay’s enthusiastic Activities Coordinator in our Community division. Joel has been with Rocky Bay for three years, starting his career as a Support Worker in Supported Accommodation and then as part of our Community team. Now as Activities Coordinator, Joel has the fun role of creating and organising fun activities and … Read more
A typical Makaru day did not deter enthusiastic guests from visiting Rocky Bay’s Mosman Park hub on Thursday 8 July, to take part in a fun-filled day of NAIDOC Week celebrations. This was Rocky Bay’s second event held to recognise this significant week. A Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony was led by Noongar Elder, … Read more
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Board member, Trent Bartlett, to the position of Chair effective from 1 August 2021. Trent will replace Susan Male, who has been on the Board since 2007, having held the position of Deputy Chair, prior to being appointed Chair in November 2018. Trent has over 30 years’ … Read more
Meet Kris Ingham, Rocky Bay’s Fitness Officer, who has been supporting our customers with their fitness for over 12 years. Kris has a passion for fitness and supports our customers with their fitness programs at home and in their community. Get to know a little more about Kris’s role with our Q&A! Describe a typical … Read more
What does it mean to be a nurse at Rocky Bay? At Rocky Bay, we know there’s no place like home. The ability to be cared for in a place you already know and love is highly beneficial for your physical and mental health, and keeps you connected to your local community and the services … Read more
Love, understanding and determination goes a long way to form great relationships, and while no relationship is without its challenges, the bond between Bryce Welch and his mum, Judy Welch, is certainly air tight. “From cradle to present day, my mum has had my back,” Bryce said. “Whether that be cheering me on the sporting … Read more
Technology can be a wonderful thing, and no one knows that better than Peggy Harvey, who was recently gifted an iPhone X by the Rocky Bay Wishing Tree, with the wish made on her behalf by Rocky Bay Allied Health Team Leader, Amy Hutchinson. Peggy, a Rockingham resident who has been accessing occupational therapy and … Read more
If you’ve ever visited our Mosman Park hub, it’s likely you have met Rocky Bay’s CEO, Michael Tait, during one of your visits! Michael has lead Rocky Bay since 2006 and has guided the organisation through enormous changes, including our expansion of services, supported accommodation and hubs across Perth metro and the Mid-West, and ensuring … Read more
To shine a light on Autism Awareness Month, our Advanced Clinician in Socials Skills, Lauren Constantine, gives us an insight into her role and how Rocky Bay’s Social Skills and Language, Learning and Literacy clinics support and benefit our customers. What Advanced Clinician Social Skills involves I support our therapy team by meeting with them … Read more
Eunice Agyapong has worked the past six months as a casual Support Worker at Rocky Bay’s specialist disability accommodation home in Girrawheen. Eunice works in a very unique role as a Rocky Bay Support Worker, which offers her the flexibility she needs for her professional and personal life balance. “There was a vacant position which … Read more
We are embarking upon a very exciting time as we reach new heights through the growth and evolution of Rocky Bay. Recently we were thrilled to reveal to our customers the new look Rocky Bay, which reflects over two years of research involving our community of customers, staff and stakeholders. As we enter a new … Read more
Rocky Bay are excited to share that thanks to the generous support of the Channel 7 Telethon Trust, we have launched an Early Start Intervention pilot program (ESIP) that will bring more timely therapy support to WA children with developmental delay and who are at risk of, or diagnosed with, rare diseases. Rocky Bay’s ESIP … Read more
Fifteen families from across Perth descended on Rocky Bay’s first-ever School Holiday Family Camp in April for four days of seaside fun.
Rocky Bay officially launched the organisation’s first regional hub in Geraldton on Thursday 11 March, which will see the delivery of therapy services, support coordination and accessible home development to the greater Mid-West. The launch was attended by 60 guests, including Rocky Bay CEO, Michael Tait, Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn, and members of the … Read more
International Women’s Day celebrations kicked off early at Rocky Bay with an inaugural, sold-out event held for all at the organisation’s Mosman Park hub with over 80 guests, including disability sector peers, in attendance, on Thursday 4 March. The successful event featured a panel discussion by a handpicked panel of professional women, including Chairperson at … Read more
Ahead of Rare Disease Day, Rocky Bay are excited to have launched our Early Start Intervention Program (ESIP) to support families with young children who have significant developmental delay, and risk factors associated with rare disease. Our ESIP Program Coordinator, Cristina Lee, shares some information about the program itself, what it involves and how it … Read more
Meet Catherine, Rocky Bay’s Program Development Coordinator for our Community team. Catherine’s first experience of Rocky Bay was as a new graduate Physiotherapist in 2004. After a rewarding career as a physiotherapist in the community, Catherine eventually returned to Rocky Bay two years ago, initially based in our Therapy Services division. In late 2020, Catherine … Read more
Scott Cameron, a 58-year-old father of three from Horrocks Beach, experienced a major life change following a stroke on the right side of his brain in 2016. An independent and active man prior to his stroke, Scott enjoyed swimming and participating in sports such as surfing and running, in addition to his job as a … Read more
Twenty-three year-old Dale Cummings was eager to start working and earning a wage to help him build his independence. Whilst trying to find paid employment, Dale was honing his skills by volunteering cleaning cars. A bright and enthusiastic young man, Dale has been receiving therapy services from Rocky Bay for nearly four years. He lists … Read more
The New Year has started with a bang for brothers Ryan and Klive Saunders-Lawrence, thanks to their hard work and some assistance from Rocky Bay’s Wishing Tree. Seventeen-year-old Ryan and 15-year-old Klive, who hail from Waikiki and receive Community and Therapy services at Rocky Bay’s Rockingham hub, each received a $1,000 gift voucher to commend … Read more
Meet Portia, Rocky Bay’s Physiotherapist based at our new hub in Geraldton. Portia has been with Rocky Bay since 2010, providing support to customers in the form of hydrotherapy, respiratory care, home exercise program development, and falls prevention and equipment prescription. Rocky Bay are very excited to have Portia leading our physiotherapy services at our … Read more
Rocky Bay are excited to announce the opening of a new hub in Geraldton, which will initially see the delivery of therapy services and support coordination to the greater Mid-West. The organisation’s first regional hub will offer physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy, as well as NDIS Support Coordination and the development of accessible homes … Read more
Three-year-old Emilio Jimenez-Lozano is now able to enjoy precious play time with his older brother, Javier, riding their bikes together, with a little help from Rocky Bay’s Wishing Tree. Emilio, who receives occupational therapy and physiotherapy services at Rocky Bay, was all smiles trying out his new tricycle at the organisation’s Cockburn Central hub this … Read more
As an extra safety measure to help keep the community safe and control the spread of COVID-19, the WA Government have announced that mandatory contact registers are to be placed at relevant businesses to assist with contact tracing from 5 December 2020. Businesses required to keep a contact register include: Food and licenced venues (restaurants, … Read more
Rocky Bay is your partner in possibility, and our team of Allied Health professionals are ready to support you. Many of our allied health services are offered via telepractice, as well as in person, to support you with services such as speech pathology, occupational therapy, and therapy groups. WHAT IS TELEPRACTICE AND HOW WILL IT … Read more
Over 700 customers and their families came together to celebrate a day of festive fun in the stunning gardens of Rocky Bay’s Mosman Park hub, for Rocky Bay’s annual Christmas Family Fun Day on Saturday 5 December. The highly-anticipated Christmas event, which has grown in attendance each year, was the fourth hosted by Rocky Bay, … Read more
Having recently added Specialist Disability Accommodation and home modification assessments to a growing list of services, Rocky Bay now have a dedicated Advanced Clinician in Assistive Technology in Amy Savourey, who provides customers with high-quality support in Assistive Technology (AT). Amy has worked as an Occupation Therapist (OT) for 10 years, and in her role … Read more
As part of Western Australia’s transition to the NDIS, from 1 December 2020 the National Quality and Safeguarding Commission (the Commission) will introduce new safeguarding regulations for disability service providers, such as Rocky Bay, in WA. The new regulations mean improved safety and better services for all NDIS participants. This includes the introduction of rules … Read more
Rocky Bay’s Mosman Park hub was a hive of activity on Thursday 12 November, with the organisation holding its first NAIDOC Week event. Mayor Brad Pettitt was joined by Rocky Bay CEO, Michael Tait, the Rocky Bay Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Committee, staff, customers and members of the public for the launch of Rocky Bay’s … Read more
Consistent with Rocky Bay’s commitment to always deliver customer-focused services, the on-boarding process for new customers with an NDIS plan has been simplified to allow new customers to start their services as soon as possible. Previously, new customers would contact the Customer Engagement team and commence the on-boarding process over the phone. The information gathered … Read more
If you receive Community services from Rocky Bay’s Mandurah hub, you would already be aware of the many fun and engaging programs we offer. Our Community team can support you to participate in various activities and programs including Gardening Gurus, Music & Movement and Drama Group. Meet Chanel, who is Rocky Bay’s Community Team Leader … Read more
Rocky Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Tricia Murray AM to its Board. Experienced in leading social and community service organisations, Ms Murray brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the areas of social work, child and family services, and leading multi-faceted community organisations. Ms Murray is the Chief … Read more
WA’s new drink container deposit scheme Containers for Change is here – and Rocky Bay are proud to be a registered donation point for the recycling program! Did you know WA uses more than 1.3 billion eligible drink containers each year? That’s enough to line a path from Perth to Broome! We can all do … Read more
It’s National Carer’s Week from 11 to 17 October, a chance to recognise the 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia who provide support to family and friends. Matt Lynch is a carer for Dyan, his wife of 30 years, who lives with severe encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Rocky Bay also supports Dyan with therapy services. … Read more
Having recently added home modification assessments and Specialist Disability Accommodation housing (SDA) to a growing list of services, Rocky Bay now have a dedicated Advanced Clinician Assistive Technology and Advanced Clinician Home Modifications and SDA, who will provide customers with high-quality support in Assistive Technology (AT), home modifications and SDA assessments. Rocky Bay’s Advanced Clinician … Read more
Rocky Bay is growing, and with great excitement, we are now open 424km north of Perth in the coastal city of Geraldton! With a new premises secured on Durlacher Street, Rocky Bay is now ready to serve the people of one of Australia’s most exciting regional cities. Please join Rocky Bay CEO, Michael Tait in … Read more
Rocky Bay’s Mandurah hub was a hive of activity on Thursday 8 October, with a visit from the Governor of Western Australia and Rocky Bay Patron, the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, and Mayor Rhys Williams. They were joined by Rocky Bay Chairperson, Susan Male and CEO, Michael Tait, Rocky Bay staff and customers, at a … Read more
Meet Violet Moyo, one of the wonderful Registered Nurses at Rocky Bay. Violet has been a Registered Nurse for over 18 years working in different medical settings, and has been with Rocky Bay for over seven years. Her busy role sees her supporting customers, supporting Team Leaders and other support staff who work closely with … Read more
Our Advanced Clinician Dietitian, Catherine Keane, shares her knowledge of what fruit and veg are in season in Western Australia, plus check out her healthy (and delicious!) five minute breakfast that you can easily make at home! What’s in season? Its springtime, and with that comes increased availability of a new range of fresh, seasonal … Read more
Rocky Bay has this week reached the incredible milestone of 1,000 active staff. A coordinated celebration was held across all nine Rocky Bay hubs, which included beautifully designed celebratory cakes for each hub made by creative Rocky Bay Speech Pathologist and part-time baker, Naomi Ng, and a giant ‘1000’ cake made by Sugarloaf & Co., … Read more
Testing snack foods sounds like anyone’s dream job, and Rocky Bay’s Speech Pathologists are doing just that (and more!) to support customers. Neuro/Rehab Speech Pathologist, Steph Hogg, along with Speech Pathologists Megan Chin and May Chong, and with assistance from Curtin University Speech Pathology student, Roslyn Dungey, are in the process of testing supermarket foods … Read more
Speech Pathology Week, held from 23 to 29 August, recognises and promotes the work done by speech pathologists with individuals who live with a communication disability. Speech Pathologists diagnose and treat communication disorders, such as difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading and writing, social skills and work with individuals who experience difficulties with swallowing … Read more
Fenton D’Rozario was determined to reach his ultimate goal of indoor skydiving when he started his health journey three years ago, and this month he has done just that, thanks to support from Rocky Bay’s Wishing Tree. Thirty-five year-old Fenton, a Rocky Bay supported accommodation customer based in Eden Hill, has been on a path … Read more
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. WHAT IS SMA? Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic disease affecting the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and voluntary muscle movement (skeletal muscle). SMA involves the loss of nerve cells called motor neurons in the spinal cord. Muscles atrophy (weaken) with time, and people living with SMA … Read more
Did you know Rocky Bay has a dedicated physiotherapy service in Mandurah that focuses on paediatrics? Rocky Bay Physiotherapist, Daniella Stoch, is a physio whose focus area is paediatrics and is based at the Mandurah hub three days a week, and in Ascot two days a week, providing services from early childhood intervention to the … Read more
Lesley, a Rocky Bay customer of nearly four years, has been able to continue her much loved hobby of riding her horse Crystal, thanks to some innovative thinking and funding from Rocky Bay’s Wishing Tree for a custom-built sulky. Lesley lives with fibromyalgia, a condition which causes severe muscle pain and stiffness. Riding is a … Read more
Our Advanced Clinician Dietician, Catherine, shares some information about fibre and why it is so important for a healthy, balanced diet. Be sure to also check out a delicious, healthy recipe for a zucchini slice that you can easily make at home below! WHAT IS FIBRE? Fibre is the parts of plant foods such as … Read more
Danny, a Rocky Bay customer, enjoying a chat via Zoom Thanks to a simple new initiative, a few pieces of smart technology became an invaluable lifeline for residents at Rocky Bay’s independent living units in Mosman Park. As COVID-19 closed down traditional lines of communication between customers and the outside world, a few simple pieces … Read more
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