Your stories
Everyone in the Rocky Bay family has a story to tell. Stories of resilience, perseverance, and the fight to prove the doubters wrong (including yourself). It is our privilege to share these stories with the world. They lay bare each individual’s journey of growth as they challenge old ideas and discover new ways to let their unique abilities shine through. As your partner in possibility, seeing the self-belief grow is what motivates us day in, day out. We hope you find these stories as inspiring as we do.
Neil recently experienced his very first trip without his family, flying into Balinese paradise with housemate Jason. The duo, supported by Rocky Bay Support Workers Kim Meagher and Daniela Janusevski, enjoyed the luxurious surrounds of WAHA Villa Uluwatu for five unforgettable days.
Rocky Bay Physiotherapist Freya and Customer Louis Celebrate Progress on World Physiotherapy Day.
For most parents, hearing their child say “I love you” is a moment they will never forget. For five-year-old Aden’s mum, Murayad
When Rocky Bay customer Shaun set his sights on a beachside getaway, his support team made it happen!
Neil has been kicking goals lately and his most recent one was a delicious success. He surprised Jasmine with a three-course meal featuring all of her favourite foods.
For this group of Rocky Bay customers, playing for an all abilities rugby team is about mateship, inclusion and the shared joy of taking to the field.
Sonya’s original goal was simple: eat better and lose some weight. With the help of Rocky Bay Dietician Alex, that goal has become a reality.
Thanks to Rocky Bay’s Wishing Tree, Blake has been gifted his own camera, allowing him to pursue his creative passions, an important part of his identity.
Rocky Bay customer Neil is mainly non-verbal and has grown into a happy, healthy and thoughtful young man who loves people, travelling, dancing and music.
Mandy has found happiness, independence and a place to call home with Shift Accessible Homes’ Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), thanks to the support of Rocky Bay.
A weekend at Rocky Bay’s ‘Beach House’ left Christine the most excited she’s ever been.
International Wheelchair Day is a day to celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has on the lives of wheelchair users.
The Rhythm Rangers program at Rocky Bay is helping children form new friendships while developing self-regulation, impulse control, attention and movement coordination skills.
Kennedy makes strides in her development through Rocky Bay’s hippotherapy program.
When Rocky Bay customer Peter’s much anticipated respite stay in Perth seemed impossible due to funding constraints, emergency respite provided support.
Rocky Bay was thrilled to brighten the festive season for our customers and their families by sharing tickets to the Perth’s Special Children’s Christmas Party, kindly provided to us by the event organisers.
For Hilda, mother of Rocky Bay customer Elina, the option of respite care at the Bush Retreat has been a game-changer, not only for her daughter but also in allowing Hilda to focus on herself.
Alyssa and Paul Turner’s three children access support at Rocky Bay, with Chayton and Inola recently benefitting from the Telethon-funded Early Start Intervention Program (ESIP).
Rocky Bay customer Steven benefits from regular hydrotherapy sessions, playing a significant role in maintaining his independence.
Four-year-old Rocky Bay customer Rhiannon starts each morning asking her parents if she can jump on her brand-new trampoline
At Rocky Bay’s Ascot Hub, support worker Brad and customer Ruth have a shared love of music.
Support Worker Ariel Katzir has been coaching Rocky Bay customers to develop artistic skills, enhancing life experiences.
At Rocky Bay, customers like Ellen are experiencing the benefits of hydrotherapy, a specialised form of therapy conducted in water.
A popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ is helping Rocky Bay customers enhance a broad range of skills.
For Rocky Bay customer Michael and his family, the journey into Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) has been a significant and emotional chapter of their lives.
Rocky Bay customer Bernie can now visit the Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm all year round, thanks to a generous donation from the Wishing Tree.
Darryl Dempster continues to shine in the art world with his exhibition “DooDoo” at the annual Revealed exhibition in the Fremantle Arts Centre, drawing attention from New York art curators.
Lyndon, a valued and dedicated Rocky Bay customer, brings smiles to staff members’ faces across our hubs!
After 38 years of living under the same roof as his parents, he’s about to embark on a new adventure- moving into his very own home at SHIFT’s Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Duncraig.
Hailey is a cheeky two-year-old who recently took part in our Early Start Intervention Program (ESIP) which is funded with the help of Telethon. Hailey is one of five Australians living with KAT6 syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder.
A., a 16-year-old female with Angelman syndrome, has recently achieved a significant milestone—she is now continent after spending her entire life in nappies.
Matthew is chasing his dreams with the help of Rocky Bay. He recently volunteered as a ball boy in the Para Football Final and participated as a player in the curtain raiser.
Shift Accessible Homes is enhancing independence and contributing to new experiences for people living with disability, in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Lileigh, a vibrant 16-year-old with a passion for art and cooking, is a regular attendee of Rocky Bay’s Schools Out Holiday Program at Lady Lawley Cottage, a fun, interactive environment where school age customers can come and enjoy a range of activities in small groups.
When Rocky Bay customer Peter Furnell first took the plunge in 2010, no one could have predicted his epic achievements as a Special Olympics swimming athlete since then.
Henry Duca is four years old and one of five children currently accessing Hippotherapy at Rocky Bay, and has made significant gains in his strength and mobility.
A combination of support and determination can be life changing, something that seven-year-old Knox Henderson is proof of.
Knox has been accessing therapy services and is making great progress.
Despite his difficult start to life, Thomas Marchetto is a bright and social nearly 3-year-old who loves his food and playing outdoors.
Customer Debbie had her wish come true, receiving an iPad from the Wishing Tree at Rocky Bay. Debbie has gained more independence and was so happy when her wish came true!
Brian Matthews is a long time customer, and currently resides at our Independent living units in Mosman Park. Since 1984 Brian has been accessing services to enhance his independence, and in September will be moving into a new development home in Pearsall.
Twenty-year-old Mason Byworth, who lives with autism, recently experienced his first an overnight stay at the Bush Retreat, Rocky Bay’s respite guest house, allowing both he and his family time to recharge. He was slowly introduced to the new environment with the support of the Bush Retreat team.
Forging an exciting new career path was something 29-year-old Julie Marie Carrasco did not imagine for herself, but with encouragement and support she is beginning to change the course of both her professional and personal life.
Carlos Saunders is a cheeky 11-year-old, who receives community services from Rocky Bay. Carlos lives in Rockingham with his mum.
Rhys Nazareth is a fun loving 21-year-old with a sharp sense of humour and a knack for solving word puzzles. In addition to his personal pursuits, Rhys has also partnered with Rocky Bay in Joondalup to ready himself for the workforce with the mentorship of our Stages Toward Employment Pathways team.
Ian Lo is becoming a familiar face at the Country House, having started his journey with the team to transition into respite. With the amazing support from Ian’s mum and our dedicated support staff, Ian has embarked on a new chapter in building his independence.
In March 2023, Rocky Bay was excited to welcome its first young customer, bubbly eight year-old William Richardson, to Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe – Rocky Bay’s new child and youth facility.
Evelyn Cheater is a happy and engaging 18-month-old who loves playing with her big sister, spending time outdoors, and going on fishing trips with her family. In 2021, when Evelyn was six months old, she received a diagnosis of LAMA2 Muscular Dystrophy – a congenital condition that causes weakness of skeletal muscles.
Motivation and a zest for life is inherent in 24-year-old Chris Minutillo, who has just recently earned his Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award after completing the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure’s Ultimate Challenge!
Henry Duca, a bright and happy two-year-old, has had a challenging start to his life. Since birth, he has endured seven different surgeries in relation to his diagnoses.
Max Lockyer is embarking on an exciting time in his life. In his last year of school at Coodanup College, Max turned 18 years old in August and is preparing to take his learner’s permit test at the end of the term.
Moana Marsh’s life was changed when in 2015 when, at the age of 48, he sustained a spinal cord injury following surgery to remove an ependymal tumour, which resulted in quadriplegia.
Jarrod Douglas was 20 years-old when he was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer. After radiation and surgery, he was left with an acquired brain injury affecting his speech and mobility.
Technology can be a wonderful thing, and no one knows that better than Peggy Harvey, who was recently gifted an iPhone X by the Wishing Tree at Rocky Bay.
No one understands more than Malcolm Burgess, long-term Rocky Bay resident and customer, the importance of spreading the message to the teenagers in our community that drinking and driving don’t mix.
In 2012, Alicia Waterman underwent major spinal surgery for a previous condition which left her as a quadriplegic and living with a tracheostomy. Fast forward six years and Alicia has come further than anyone could have dreamed.
At the age of 12, Markus was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and, in time, had to give up playing sports. His passion and enthusiasm for sport never wavered, and recently Rocky Bay was able to help Markus find an alternative avenue to continue to follow his passion and help him transition from high school to the workplace.
An avid aviation enthusiast, 27-year-old Sean took to the skies with the help of the Wishing Tree at Rocky Bay.
Nineteen year-old Chloe Hutchinson, who is supported by our Community Transition team, recently returned from an adventure voyage of a lifetime on the STS Leeuwin II!
Shirley Howell, a 47-year-old mother of one, had her life turned upside down following a stroke in 2007 at the age of 35. Since joining Rocky Bay, Shirley had progressed through her post-stroke neurological rehabilitation extremely well and had achieved many of the goals she had set herself over the years.
Rocky Bay customer Ariana Pila was left with very limited movement and cognitive ability in a severe vegetative comatose state, following a diagnosis of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in 2013 at the age of 16.
Shaun kicks goals in rehabilitation. In April 2015, Shaun Cole suffered a stroke which saw him spend more than six months in hospital.
Family has played a significant part in Rocky Bay’s very cheeky and happy customer Maria Bassano’s life.
Leah, a bubbly 21-year-old with Down Syndrome, had been searching for meaningful employment for some time, and even though she had extensive work experience.
The Wishing Tree at Rocky Bay made a dream come true for customers Nick and Tyler. Nick and Tyler embarked on a five-day high seas ocean voyage on a round trip from Fremantle.
The New Year has started with a bang for brothers Ryan and Klive Saunders-Lawrence, thanks to their hard work and some assistance from the Wishing Tree at Rocky Bay.
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 the Wishing Tree at Rocky Bay.
Fenton D’Rozario was determined to reach his ultimate goal of indoor skydiving, and this month he has done just that, thanks to support from the Wishing Tree at Rocky Bay.
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