Our history

Perth Rotary’s Community Service Committee discuss possibility of forming a Crippled Children’s Society.

Constitution is granted.

Incorporated as the Western Australian Society for Crippled Children (WASCC) in September.

WWII puts a hold on WASCC development.

WASCC offered premises at Avonmore Terrace Mosman Park following a bequest from Mrs Lucy Creeth.

WASCC move into Avonmore Terrace, Mosman Park, after undertaking significant alterations and additions.

A major donation is received from the Lotteries Commission to build a school room at Lucy Creeth House. This is in conjunction with 3 rooms at the property already serving this purpose.

Yaringa School at Lucy Creeth House is opened.

A new admin and treatment block is opened on Salvado Rd. It includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and a new double sized hydrotherapy pool.

Group of 8 clients visit WA Northwest as part of WASCC.

This trip is considered so successful an interstate visit is undertaken in 1974.

Plans begin for a new WASCC headquarters at McCabe Street, Mosman Park.

WASCC’s new headquarters is opened at current premise in McCabe Street, Mosman Park and named Rocky Bay Village.

WASCC commences a volunteer recruitment campaign entitled ‘Come along for 10 weeks and see how you like it’. The campaign encourages people to bring a friend and experience the benefits of WASCC.

A Western Australian team supported by WASCC participates in the first National Electric Wheelchair games held in Melbourne.

First independent accommodation is built on the McCabe Street site.

WASCC changes its name to Rocky Bay Incorporated.

An Employment Services division is established to secure employment for people with disabilities.

The Getabout Program (now Community) is introduced, offering support to clients participating in individual or group recreational, educational and personal development options.

Rocky Bay launches new logo and positioning statement – Discovering Abilities.

Rocky Bay is successful in its tender to provide therapy services for children attending schools in the Peel Education District.

With the support of Lotterywest a training and conference facility is officially opened and two respite homes are built in Beeliar.

The AHG Recreation Centre is opened at Mosman Park.

The School Age Therapy program is extended to the Fremantle Education District, resulting in the additional support of almost 1000 children.

Mosman Park undertake a refurbishment of its therapy pool and clinical room, while the sites gardens undergo a re-design and landscaping.

The refurbishment of the Lucy Creeth Residence is celebrated

The Patricia Kailis Centre is opened in Baling Street, Cockburn Central.

The Rockingham Guest House (now called The Beach House) is opened.

The Gosnells Guest House (now called The Country House) is opened.

The Rocky Bay Midland office is opened.

Independent living units at 62 McCabe Street, Mosman Park are opened.

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of WA (SBHAWA) merge with Rocky Bay.

One Group Home transitions from Disability Services Commission.

Valued Independent People merge with Rocky Bay.

Seven group homes are transitioned from the Disability Services Commission into Rocky Bay.

Phase two of the Patricia Kailis Centre, Cockburn is completed.

Rocky Bay services are expanded to Ascot and Mandurah.

Rocky Bay’s 80th anniversary is celebrated.

Major refurbishments to the Duncraig offices are completed.

Four properties from Baptistcare are acquired.

Rocky Bay services are expanded to Clarkson and a new Mandurah hub.

The Reconciliation Action Plan is launched.

Rocky Bay continues to offers services and support to thousands of people of all ages and abilities across WA.

Rocky Bay launches new logo and positioning statement – Partners in Possibility.