Last week, we were thrilled to receive the exciting news that Rocky Bay has been selected as a 2024 Telethon grant recipient, ensuring the important work of our Early Start Intervention Program (ESIP) can continue. To celebrate this milestone, we chatted with Cristina Lee (pictured right), our ESIP Coordinator, who attended the Telethon breakfast where our … Read more

Making waves in Perth’s art and music community is Rocky Bay customer Rachel, a talented pianist and singer-songwriter who has been actively pursuing music since childhood. Alongside musical pursuits, Rachel advocates for accessibility and inclusivity within the arts for disabled people, as a proud disabled artist. Rachel recalls an interaction when a fan with a … Read more

Rocky Bay’s Mandurah Hub recently welcomed Mayur Joshi in the role of Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist, where he made the move all the way from Tasmania to Perth. This near 3000km relocation was made possible with help and efforts of Rocky Bay Recruitment Officer Mark Fellowes and Clinical Operations Manager Erin Pinnock. As part of his … Read more

Rocky Bay customer Jasmine now has an extra therapy session per week, thanks to the Motorised SupaPedal Exerciser that she can use from the comfort of her home.  Jasmine previously used the Motomed machine as a part of her physical therapy, until Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist Tanya, found a suitable at-home alternative.   This alternative piece of … Read more

We’re excited to showcase the dedicated Community Leadership team at Joondalup! Community Team Leaders handle a wide range of responsibilities, from offering support to our customers to organising engaging activities. They curate programs like Dungeons and Dragons campaigns foster creativity while building personal growth and friendships. Their goal is to cultivate an environment where everyone … Read more

Rocky Bay is empowering the newest minds in the industry to champion research projects aimed at enhancing neurodiverse affirming practices.   A checklist for setting neurodiverse affirming goals and a resource to support mental health practices in neurodiverse customer are now being utilised by therapists at Rocky Bay thanks to the initiative.   As part of the … Read more

Many women inspire us every day and one of these women is Gloria Ann Carr-Wilson. Gloria supported Rocky Bay with a passion throughout her life and left a generous bequest to continue helping others.   This International Women’s Day we recognise and celebrate the contribution of Gloria, who understood the importance of diversity and empowerment in … Read more

Today is Rare Diseases Day – a day to raise awareness for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families, and carers. At Rocky Bay we’re championing supporting young children with rare diseases through our Early Start Intervention Program (ESIP). The ESIP program is specifically targeted towards children displaying signs and … Read more

At Rocky Bay, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our customers, made possible through the dedication and passion of our team members.   We’re shining the spotlight on Jennifer Giles, a valued Team Leader at the Bush Retreat, whose contributions make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Jennifer … Read more

In November of 2023, two Rocky Bay Supported Accommodation customers took flight to a tropical holiday destination. Customer Jason, who previously went on his first international trip to Bali with Rocky Bay last year, was eager to explore the nightlife and culture of Phuket. The customers were accompanied by dedicated Rocky Bay support workers Jayang Samphelk and … Read more

Meet Kay, our newest Team Leader at Rocky Bay, with a decade of experience in the industry.  Kay has a background in physiotherapy and is passionate about bringing joy to her team and customers. Kay’s love for inclusiveness and resilience in the disability sector shines through, making her a valuable addition to our team. Check … Read more

Rocky Bay and Perth’s FRINGE WORLD Festival team up to showcase ‘Our Secret Garden’ – a group exhibition highlighting the work of artists living with a disability. Located in Central Park from Monday 22 January to Friday 2 February, this exhibition is an immersive journey promoting the sense of community that comes from collaboration. The … Read more

 Rocky Bay held its annual Family Fun Day on Saturday 2 December, an entertainment filled day for people of all ages and abilities.   The day was a success, with almost 600 customers, family members and staff attending.  Family Fun Day is held at the Mosman Park Hub, a space for customers, their families and … Read more

Ethan is our newest Physiotherapist based up in Geraldton and has been working as a physio for over 12 months now. He is currently working at Rocky Bay Geraldton part-time, having returned after studying in Perth. Ethan shares he wanted to become a physio because of the fulfilling, scientific and analytical sides of the job. … Read more

Ellen, a participant in Rocky Bay’s new Graduate Program, shares her journey from university student to speech therapist professional, highlighting the program’s impact on her career and personal growth. Ellen’s path into speech therapy was sparked by a suggestion from a family member, realising speech pathology would allow her to work with kids and aligning … Read more

With the holiday season coming up, our Operating Hours for 23 December 2023 – 1 January 2024 have been updated. Please take the time to read the below closing and opening dates for our hubs and services during the holiday season as we take a short break. Should you have any queries or need assistance … Read more

Huge thanks to everyone who came and celebrated the official opening of our Joondalup Hub! We opened for service almost a year ago today and have had a busy first year ensuring our customers have access to high-quality services in the Northern Corridor. We’ve already supported over 300 customers, averaged over 200 hours of therapy … Read more

Meet Kimberley Spence, our dedicated Team Leader at 62 McCabe Street Supported Accommodation with a remarkable five-year tenure at Rocky Bay. Kim’s journey with Rocky Bay began as a support worker in the Community team, where she passionately worked for three years. Her commitment and expertise led her to the role of lead support worker … Read more

A big thank you to everyone who joined the Grand Opening of SHIFT Accessible Homes brand-new Display Home at Grant Lewis Court in Gosnells on November 15. The vision for SHIFT began with the goal of creating leading homes that support people with disability to live as independently as possible. Since SHIFT’s first SDA development … Read more

Meet Sophie, a vibrant and talented Occupational Therapist, and a proud participant in Rocky Bay’s new graduate program

Image, left to right Jess (Clinical Operations Manager), Laura (Clinical Advisor), Ashleigh (Occupational Therapist) and Estelle (Occupational Therapist). Friday 27th October is World Occupational Therapy Day and we want to recognise just some of our remarkable Occupational Therapists at our Duncraig Hub! We had a chat with Ashleigh, Estelle and Laura, to learn more about … Read more

Ty Kowalski, Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist, has been working at Rocky Bay for the past five years. Ty started at Rocky Bay as a new graduate, and it’s our amazing customers, the rewarding work and amazing team which makes it an easy decision for him to remain at Rocky Bay. Ty shares with us what a … Read more

To coincide with our 85th anniversary celebrations, Rocky Bay welcomed the Hon. John Carey MLA, Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing; Homelessness for an exclusive tour of our Mosman Park headquarters. During his visit, Minister Carey learnt more about services we offer, met some of our valued customers and discussed our exciting future, specifically our move … Read more

Meet Brooke Toia, our Clinical Operations Managers based at Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe – our dedicated children and youth hub. 

Meet Jodi, one of our dedicated Support Workers at our supported accommodation home in Lockridge. In May next year, Jodi will be celebrating an impressive 20-year career at Rocky Bay! Starting her time with us as a support worker at our residential facility in Mosman Park, Jodi says her role allowed her the opportunity to … Read more

We are so excited to celebrate our 85th anniversary on 6 September 2023!  Rocky Bay has seen much growth since our humble beginnings in 1938. Within the past 12-months alone, Rocky Bay has breathed new life into Lady Lawley Cottage, with Clinical and Community services running out of the historic cottage since April 2023. Autism assessment … Read more

On 14 August, we proudly celebrate Support Worker Recognition Day, which recognises the dedication and consistent efforts by our support team to enrich customers’ lives.   Our support workers provide more than just personal care, they build bonds with their customers, allow their independence to flourish, and bring a smile to everyone’s face.  Community Support Worker, … Read more

Meet Emily Turner, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor based at Rocky Bay’s Mosman Park hub. Emily started her career as a Speech Pathologist with Rocky Bay after completing a master’s degree in 2019. As well as supporting customers with speech therapy, Emily is also the Clinic Coordinator of Rocky Bay’s new autism assessment clinic, which is … Read more

The Makuru weather made way for the sunshine on Friday 7 July as we hosted our annual NAIDOC Week celebrations in the gardens of our Mosman Park hub. Noongar Elder, Robyn Collard, along with her grandsons Tryse and Albert, led the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Robyn also spoke about the importance of this … Read more

Meet Michele Hodgson and Emma Holloway, Referrals and Transitions Managers in our Supported Accommodation team. They work closely with our customers, and the team at Shift Accessible Homes (a Rocky Bay company), to match them with suitable accommodation options and support them through their Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) journey. This … Read more

Rocky Bay is delighted to introduce Ms Kerry Harris as the newest addition to its valued Board of Directors! As a strategic thinker and financial strategist, Ms Harris brings an abundance of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her diverse skill set encompasses strategic planning, government relations, financial strategy, IT strategy, cyber security, and organisational … Read more

Meet Ashleigh O’Callaghan-Sear, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor at our new Joondalup hub. Ashleigh has worked in speech pathology at Rocky Bay for the past five years, and supports our early intervention and school aged customers with face-to-face intervention, with a focus around mealtimes. Ashleigh describes our new Joondalup hub as a “game changer” for Rocky … Read more

In a first for any Rocky Bay supported accommodation house, our team supported house mates and good friends, Fenton D’Rozario and Jason Holgate, to travel to Bali for a long-awaited tropical holiday and their first trip together. The duo, who were supported by Rocky Bay Support Workers, Kim Meagher and Dani Janusevski, stayed at a … Read more

Seven year-old Harper Richards has been making amazing progress since she started receiving speech pathology and occupational therapy services from Rocky Bay two years ago. Diagnosed with autism at age five, Harper is a playful child and an avid reading enthusiast. She lives at home with her parents in Success, accessing occupational therapy from home … Read more

Meet Kim Meagher, Support Worker in our supported accommodation in Eden Hills. Kim has worked in the field of support for the past six years, and has been with Rocky Bay for the past four years. Prior to this, she worked in the travel industry booking holidays of a lifetime for many individuals and families. … Read more

We are delighted to announce His Excellency The Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson, as joint Patrons of Rocky Bay! His Excellency The Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM His Excellency was sworn in as the 34th Governor of Western Australia in July 2022. He joined the Western Australia … Read more

Learn more about Neurodiversity Neurodiversity Celebration Week was recognised worldwide from 13 to 19 March. The aim of the celebration challenges stereotypes about neurological differences, transform how neurodivergent people are perceived and supported, and to promote neurodiversity acceptance and inclusivity. Rocky Bay has begun an exciting initiative – the Neurodiversity Project – which aims to … Read more

Blaz Delic, a 67-year-old Perth creative, is now an official exhibiting artist, sharing his years of creative inspiration with the Perth community with support from Rocky Bay’s Wishing Tree.  Blaz’s exhibition, ‘The World Through My Eyes’, was on show for several weeks at the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts and included well over 30 … Read more

(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