(Above L-R: Rocky Bay Board Member, Miriam Borthwick, Wheelchair Basketballer Amber Merritt, CEO RUAH Community Services Debra Zanella, CEO Bightwater Care Group Catherine Stoddart) Celebrations for International Women’s Day (IWD) were held at Rocky Bay on Thursday 9 March, with the sold-out breakfast event held at its Mosman Park hub with over 100 guests. Sector … Read more

Rocky Bay is proud to announce our newest facility – Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe – has opened its doors for Rocky Bay therapy customers. We are excited to be able to start supporting children and youth from the site, with our range of specialist children’s services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, paediatric continence, … Read more

Moving out on your own is an exciting step toward a more independent life, something that 56-year-old Mark Fitzgerald has recently experienced for the first time when he moved into his own one-bedroom Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) villa in Yangebup developed by Shift Accessible Homes, a Rocky Bay company. Until November 2022, Mark had mostly … Read more

Navigating NDIS plan reviews can be a real challenge for some people. Many NDIS plans are being extended over longer periods, often across 2 to 3 years, so it is important to understand how your funding works for the services you require. At Rocky Bay, we are committed to meeting your needs and ensuring you … Read more

School’s Out is a fun, interactive environment where our school aged customers can come and enjoy a range of activities in small groups. This is the perfect opportunity for your loved one to explore their talents, make new friends, and enjoy activities both out in the community, and in the Rocky Bay Mandurah hub. Previous … Read more

Meet Victoria (aka Vicki) Duffy, Team leader at our brand new specialist disability accommodation (SDA) in Yangebup, which opened in September 2022. Our Yangebup SDA is a stylish three bedroom, two bathroom villa with accessible features and technology built in to support our newly moved in customers. Their beautiful new home features automatic doors, height … Read more

Meet Gemma Lovitt, Marketing Officer at Rocky Bay! Gemma has an extensive background in e-commerce and marketing within various industries, and brings a wealth of knowledge to our dynamic Marketing team. Gemma is no stranger to Rocky Bay. She first joined us in 2019 as Marketing Assistant, where she supported the team with all manner … Read more

Macey Cikarela always dreamt of becoming an author and illustrator, and at the age ofjust nine, she has achieved just that. Beginning the writing and illustration of “My Sister” when she was seven-years-old,Macey didn’t need to look too far for inspiration, writing about her 11-year-old sister,Ruby, who lives with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Ruby has … Read more

Big celebrations were had at our Mosman Park hub on Saturday 3 December where over 600 Rocky Bay customers, staff members and their families came together for the much anticipated annual Family Fun Day.  The festive day is a highlight on the calendar amongst the Rocky Bay community – which grows in attendance each year … Read more

Rocky Bay’s new Joondalup hub is now open for business! The hub offers community services, therapy services including physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy, a sensory room, as well as Customer Engagement and Support Coordination. Rocky Bay’s Joondalup hub replaces our Clarkson hub, which is now closed. At roughly eight times bigger, we’re sure you’ll prefer the … Read more

Meet Alvaro Huertas, ICT Infrastructure Manager at Rocky Bay! In his role, Alvaro is responsible for ensuring Rocky Bay has the necessary IT systems in place to support staff to do their jobs effectively, which in turn supports our customers. His role incudes a lot of project work, looking at the changing needs of business … Read more

Perth has been shortlisted to host the Special Olympics World Games in 2027 – one of the most inclusive and the largest humanitarian events in the world. Rocky Bay customer, Chris Minutillo, has been selected as an ambassador for the 2027 games due to his incredible achievements in the sporting world, despite his parents being … Read more

Step inside and take a self guided tour of Perth’s latest state-of-the-art SDA properties at Yangebup. This brand new, high physical needs property is now home to 3 gentleman who are absolutely loving their new environment and the lifestyle this rapidly developing area brings. For information about upcoming Shift properties, phone 6399 4100 or email … Read more

Meet Glenn Howe, Design Manager at Shift Accessible Homes – a wholly owned subsidiary of Rocky Bay. Glenn has been on our team since early 2021 and has the exciting job of designing Shift’s Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes – two of which just opened recently! Click here to read more about the new SDA … Read more

In October, Rocky Bay and Shift Accessible Homes opened two brand new Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) developments in Yangebup and East Victoria Park, ready to provide a new level of comfort and accessibility for our customers. Once fully occupied, the sites will provide state-of-the-art accommodation for 17 customers across seven homes, with a mixture of … Read more

Feeling healthy and happy is so imperative to leading a fulfilling life, and we all deserve to feel educated on how to be our best selves. A handful of our customers were selected to take part in a four-week interactive food literacy and nutrition education program designed to empower people living with disability and their … Read more

Navigating the NDIS can sometimes be complicated, confusing, and feel like a bit of an uphill battle. At Rocky Bay, our role is to actively support you and your loved ones on your journey, and make sure that you are at the centre of every decision you make. We want to equip you with everything … Read more

Meet Ellen Phillips, one of our experienced Physiotherapists at Rocky Bay!  Ellen joined Rocky Bay three years ago, and made the switch from private practice to the disability sector after supporting customers living with disability, realising this is what she wanted to do full time.  Rocky Bay is trialling a pilot of hippotherapy (horse riding … Read more

We are thrilled to share that our new hub in Joondalup is due to open at the end of November! This is a very exciting time for Rocky Bay as we add to our 11 hub locations around Perth and regional WA. Rocky Bay is growing, and we are excited to be able to extend … Read more

Wednesday the 28th September 2022 will see some of our Rocky Bay customers move into their own home for the first time. Most of these customers have been in different facilities over their lives receiving care for their disability – but now, now they get to open the door to their new home and live … Read more

September 8 was World Physical Therapy Day – a day to acknowledge the hard work and dedication shown by Physiotherapists. Physios help their customers regain some independence, confidence and mobility whilst assisting them to reach set goals. The different kinds of Physical Therapy that can assist customers is ever evolving. Rocky Bay Physiotherapist, Ellen Phillips, … Read more

Forget long waitlists to get your feet the help they need – Rocky Bay’s Podiatry team have appointments available now.  Podiatry is a therapy that helps treat issues that relate to the foot, ankle and lower limb. Common podiatry treatments include ingrown toenails, corns, hard skin removal, orthotics, paediatric gait evaluation and more.   Rocky … Read more

Rocky Bay has an exceptional Paediatric Continence Nurse in Rob Dyke. Rob has been a Paediatric Nurse for seventeen years and gained his continence nurse consultant badge in 2015. Rob’s exceptional ability to connect with his young customers and make them feel comfortable, along with his knowledge and efficiency, has seen him become well renowned … Read more

We are so excited to share with you Rocky Bay’s very first television advertisement for recruitment, appearing on the 9Now digital platform this month!  The ‘Find Your Place’ campaign was created to inspire allied health professionals – who share our passion to enhance abilities and enrich lives – to uncover their potential at Rocky Bay.  … Read more

We have an amazing clinical team based at our Rockingham hub who support our customers to achieve their goals everyday. Meet one of our passionate Speech Pathologists – Ramishka! Ramishka Thilakaratne has been part of the Rocky Bay team since 2020. She has worked in hospital settings and in the disability sector overseas before moving … Read more

Living with a disability can be a challenging road, with many hurdles along the way. The resilience of those living with a disability can be quite extraordinary, and to see the world through their eyes can help build the understanding and respect these incredible individuals deserve. A tale of resilience is exactly what one of … Read more

Support workers are the backbone of any disability organisation. Support work can be equally rewarding as it can be challenging, and the commitment and dedication required for this role is something to be celebrated.   Individuals who undertake support work are passionate about making a real difference to improve the quality of life and independence of … Read more

Rocky Bay is delighted to announce a new partnership with Glide Products, with Rocky Bay Equipment to supply the locally built, high-quality wheelchairs made to suit the individual needs of customers. Rocky Bay CEO, Michael Tait, along with the Directors of Glide Products, Peter Green CSC and Steven Walsh, signed an agreement on 7 July. … Read more

The sun came out on a winter’s day for our NAIDOC celebration, which took place in the beautiful gardens of our Mosman Park hub on Thursday 7 July. This event saw our guests participate in many fun and educational activities for NAIDOC week celebrations. Noongar Elder, Ms. Robyn Collard, opened with a smoking ceremony and … Read more

Meet Craig, a Lead Support Worker based in our Community division who has dedicated a very impressive 20 years of service to Rocky Bay and supporting our customers! Craig began his journey with Rocky Bay in 2002 and ever since has gone above and beyond to support customers to achieve their goals – whether that’s … Read more

Rocky Bay is delighted to be a recipient of funding from Telethon to once again provide AusSwim for children living with autism. April is Autism Awareness Month, so let’s take a look at some of the other services available for people living with autism. Here at Rocky Bay, autism is the most common diagnosis among … Read more

Meet Erin, our Allied Health Team Lead based at our Mandurah hub. Erin is a physiotherapist and partners with our customers to support them to achieve their goals. She has an extensive background in paediatric physiotherapy, working a large portion of her career with the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, as well … Read more

We are thrilled, for the second year running, to be one of 97 beneficiary organisations sharing in a $62 million grant from the Channel 7 Telethon Trust! Rocky Bay’s share of the grant will see the launch of a new program to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to develop water safety awareness and … Read more

Being able to see the world through the eyes of others is an important element in supporting and empowering people of all abilities to reach their true potential. Having a lived experience yourself makes for an even more potent impact on the support you can offer. Paul Barnett is part of a team of Support … Read more

Kristina Davey is Rocky Bay’s newest Dietitian, and has been partnering with our customers since late 2021 to support them in reaching their nutritional goals. Kristina has many years of experience in the disability sector in particular, and works alongside individuals to help them better understand their dietary needs, empowering them with the knowledge to … Read more

Fenton D’Rozario has had an epic start to 2022, ticking off two massive goals from his adventurous list! The 36-year-old, who resides at our supported accommodation in Eden Hill, undertook one of his incredible experiences in early February – the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation’s Ultimate Challenge Voyage, a five-day sail on the STS Leeuwin II. Fenton’s … Read more

Meet Samantha (Sam) Gulliver and Ashlee (Ash) Lock, Lead Support Workers based at The Country House, Rocky Bay’s respite guest house in Gosnells. The Country House is a quiet and comfortable hideaway nestled in the eastern suburbs of metropolitan Perth. Guests are able to take advantage of the many activities planned for people of all … Read more

Most of us know what excitement a new bike brings to a five year-old, but for Evanee Ainsworth, a longer wait time made it all the more special.   Meeting with her Rocky Bay physiotherapist at the Gosnells hub on a regular basis, Evanee had to wait a little longer than most before she could … Read more

Daniel Simmons and his mum, Julie-Anne, were met with perfect sea weather as they boarded the Leeuwin STS II on Monday 7 February. Daniel (15) and Julie-Anne took part in the Ultimate Dockside Camp at Victoria Quay in Fremantle on the Leeuwin, Australia’s only tall ship that runs adventure programs for people with disabilities. The Leeuwin … Read more

Meet Kathy Muggridge, one of our dedicated Support Coordinators, who supports people with getting the most out of their NDIS plan. Kathy has been with Rocky Bay for nearly two years, and has a background in NDIS planning and in supporting people to find employment. Kathy loves working alongside our customers to help them achieve … Read more

Meet Jasmeet Flora-Drage, Allied Health Team Leader at our Geraldton hub! Jasmeet joined our team in mid-2021 and loves working with her Geraldton team. As a Speech Pathologist, Jasmeet has mostly worked in regional areas however she began her career in the disability sector as a support worker. While studying to become a therapist, Jasmeet … Read more

Over 500 customers and their families came together on Saturday 11 December to celebrate a day of festive fun in the beautiful gardens of our Mosman Park hub! Rocky Bay’s Family Fun Day has become a highly anticipated event in the calendar amongst customers over the years, and it was exciting to see our hub transformed … Read more

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

Accessing the Geraldton Aquarena has become much easier for people in the local community who live with disability or mobility challenges, thanks to a great collaborative effort to bring accessible equipment to the pool! Rocky Bay, the City of Greater Geraldton, Rotary Club of Geraldton-Greenough and Variety Midwest pulled together to source, fund and install … Read more

While a pandemic has put most peoples’ travel plans on hold, for some, just getting away in their own state is no mean feat either. Beverly man John Donovan, the sole carer of his wife Julie (pictured above), who lives with Multiple Sclerosis, has tended to Julie’s needs single-handedly for a number of years.   … Read more

Fremantle Futsal Club and Spearwood Lions Futsal Club will go head to head on Friday 3 December – International Day of People with a Disability – to help raise funds for people living with a disability. The match, to be held at Pro Futsal Perth in Bibra Lake, will not only see the two teams … Read more

Meet Lynsey Monk, Rocky Bay’s Area Manager for Community, who is based at our Mosman Park hub. As Area Manager, Lynsey is responsible for Community functions in our hubs based in the north and east of Perth, as well as community programs at Mosman Park. She oversees the development side of the business, and focuses … Read more

Mariah Campana is one of our dedicated occupational therapists who works in the neuro rehabilitation space. She’s been working with our customers since 2015 – but initially as a Support Worker! Mariah began a degree to become an occupational therapist whilst working in her support role at Rocky Bay. “This is when I discovered that … Read more

We have an amazing team of occupational therapists at Rocky Bay. They can support you to open a world of everyday possibilities, whatever your goals are. They take the time to get to know you, understand what drives you, and help you to get there. It’s Occupational Therapy Week 25-31 October, a chance for us … Read more

Our Occupational Therapy team open a world of everyday possibilities for our customers. Whatever the goal, our dedicated team partner with individuals to get to know and understand what drives them, and strive to help them get there. Whether that’s improving strength, getting dressed independently, transferring from the bed or getting back to work. Get to … Read more

All of us at Rocky Bay were so excited to be involved with Telethon weekend as a beneficiary for the very first time! It was another big fundraising effort by Telethon, with over $62 million raised to support West Australian children. With the generous support of the Channel 7 Telethon Trust, we launched our Early … Read more

At Rocky Bay, we’re always looking to create pathways and opportunities for our people so they can develop and achieve their career potential. Our investment in people and technology is next level. Our staff see the big picture yet focus on detail when it comes to our customers, and our passion to enrich the lives … Read more

Shift Accessible Homes held a sold out Housing Solutions Forum and expo on Thursday 23 September which was a great success, and Shift’s very first event held for customers and industry peers. Customers, NDIS providers and other sector peers had the opportunity to hear from industry experts about accessible housing options available to people living … Read more

In an effort to become even more customer focused, Rocky Bay have made a new addition to our team in Kristy Willoughby, our Customer Experience and Insights Manager – a new role to Rocky Bay. Kristy’s role will ensure Rocky Bay can make better business decisions by having a more in depth understanding of our … Read more

Rocky Bay and the Carcione Foundation joined forces to bring safe, reliable and accessible transport to Warnbro teen, Tamati Ngamoki-Stevens, and his family. The Ngamoki-Stevens family were presented with a new, accessible van at Rocky Bay’s Cockburn Central hub recently, which was purchased by the Carcione Foundation and modified with funding from the National Disability … Read more

At Rocky Bay, we always strive to support and develop our team to achieve their career potential by creating pathways and opportunities within our organisation. It’s a special kind of person who works at Rocky Bay, and we are proud to have some of the most dedicated and committed staff in the allied health sector, … Read more

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

Fifteen families from across Perth descended on Rocky Bay’s first-ever School Holiday Family Camp in April for four days of seaside fun.

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

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

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

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