Rocky Bay is a member of Ability First Australia and affiliated with Easterseals – the largest disability services provider in the United States For the past two years Rocky Bay and Easterseals have facilitated a staff exchange program to encourage shared learnings and the development of global best practice in disability service provision. In 2015, two of Rocky Bay’s staff members, Samantha and Carolin were awarded scholarships to visit Easterseals …
May 2016 was a special month for me as it marked ten years of tenure at Rocky Bay. Reflecting on the ten years I’m proud of the number of clients’ and families’ lives we’ve touched during this time, the positive outcomes I’ve seen and the extended services we’re now able to provide for more people in more locations. It’s been a great start to the year, with more people choosing …
At Rocky Bay we know the value of working together to achieve better outcomes. Offering groups and clinics grounded in therapy, life and social skills development workshops, pre- and post-placement job support and a structured program of training courses, we are able to help optimise the quality of life for people living with disability – together. For parents and carers Hanen ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ Learn how to become …
In this edition Feature story: Mike’s mural journey of discovery How a chance photo opportunity turned into a cross-city creative challenge – Read more Read this and all the latest news in the e-newsletter. Remember to check the website regularly for many more stories to come throughout the year!
Developed as a new program late in 2014, Skills Acquisition and Rehabilitation has already supported scores of people to discover and re-discover abilities. With your support, we can buy more equipment to expand our services to more locations. Successes so far Increased independence – 96% Reduced burden on family / carers – 93% Financial savings to government – 94% Reduction in falls and injuries – 93% Less reliance on equipment …
