Rocky Bay in Mosman Park, Western Australia, Australia | Charitable organisation

Rocky Bay

Locality: Mosman Park, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 6282 1900

Address: 60 McCabe Street 6012 Mosman Park, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.rockybay.org.au

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25.01.2022 We have some great news! The NDIS has extended this offer until the end of February 2021, so your services can continue wherever you are. To find out if you qualify, contact our Customer Engagement team on 6282 1900.

25.01.2022 It's NAIDOC Week 8-15 November, with this year's theme - Always Was, Always Will Be - recognising that first Nations people have occupied and cared for our continent for over 65,000 years. Rocky Bay will launch its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at a special event this week, our second after completing a Reflect RAP in 2019. The RAP will support us to continue developing partnerships and service provision in innovative ways. NAIDOC Week 2020 invites all Australians... to embrace the history of our country. If you'd like to find out more about NAIDOC Week, visit https://bit.ly/3mXv7LA #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #RockyBayWA

24.01.2022 Make Your Mark this World Cerebral Palsy day! Communities all over the globe have had to adapt to big changes caused by COVID-19. People living with cerebral palsy have mastered dealing with change and breaking down barriers for all their lives. So make your mark today, World CP Day! Show everyone how you adapt and innovate every day. Share your achievements with us and show us how you do things your way in the world.... Comment below or use hashtags #RockyBayWA #WorldCPDay #CPMakeYourMark on your socials!

24.01.2022 Do you have your Fathers Day wrapped up? Get Dad a gift he will love, plus support Rocky Bay with a little extra fundraising. With every Entertainment Membership purchased through us, we will receive an extra $10 or $20 on top of the proceeds we receive for Rocky Bays Wishing Tree. Visit https://bit.ly/3gNIE4G to purchase your membership today!

23.01.2022 Cahoots are hosting a Family Movie Night this Sunday at Telethon Community Cinemas ECU Joondalup Pines and are very kindly offering Rocky Bay customers complimentary tickets to the event and celebration! Guests are welcome to bring a picnic or order pizza, and a visit from Santa (with pressies in tow!) is on the cards. There will also be fun activities for the kids to enjoy, followed by a screening of Inside Out (PG). Places are limited so be sure to book today!... Sunday 22 November 2020 Entertainment 6pm to 7:30pm Movie Starts 7:45pm Location: Telethon Community Cinemas ECU Joondalup Pines Cost: FREE! To access your tickets please use code PEJN2211 Book tickets here https://bit.ly/2UFaTKd See more

23.01.2022 Athletics West are holding a FREE Para Come & Try Day on 10 October! Athletes of all ages and abilities are welcome to try out a range of track and field, and find out more about getting classified for Paralympic sport. For more information click the event below or visit https://bit.ly/32jioeQ

23.01.2022 Beds wanted! Rocky Bay is looking for pre-owned hospital style beds in reasonable condition. A free pick up service for Perth metro is available. If you have a bed you no longer need, please contact Rocky Bay Equipment on 6399 4191, email [email protected] or visit https://bit.ly/31Lm1d2

23.01.2022 Do you want the Scoop on Rocky Bay? Our next newsletter is out on Friday - sign up today to receive it in your inbox https://bit.ly/2SMMZM0 You an also follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to find out the latest! Get an inside look at what's happening around our hubs by following @rockybaywa (Instagram).

23.01.2022 There is still time to register for our upcoming Social Skills Fun Day, running on 1 October 2020! A day of fun, games, and activities facilitating social skills, communication and emotional regulation for children. The day will include Lego Building with role playing, Board games and mindfulness and breathing games... Rocky Bays Social Skills Fun Day next group will be held at our Duncraig Hub on the 9am - 2pm, 1 October 2020. To secure your childs spot, click the link for more information https://bit.ly/3gV9Z5g

23.01.2022 Big congratulations to the Western Australian Powerchair Football Association - WAPFA for being the latest winner of 9 News Perths Best of the West campaign! WAPFA hosts the WA League of Powerchair Football, a modified indoor version of the world game for members who use an electric wheelchair. We are proud to support WAPFA, who use Rocky Bays gymnasium in Mosman Park for fortnightly training and regular seasons

23.01.2022 ***BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY DAY RESPITE*** Rocky Bay are offering respite support to our customers affected by the devastating Wooraloo bushfire emergency. Our Duncraig hub is open as a respite centre from 9am to 5pm on Thursday 4 February and Friday 5 February. Staff will be available to support you whether you choose to stay all day, or for a short period.... This hub is a safe, clean and accessible space, with enough room for customers and their families We will have a range of activities suited to children and adults, and can cater to individual needs We can also provide assistance to those needing therapy and equipment support if required Customers are welcome to stay at the respite hub for as long as they choose, whether all day or just a few hours If you've been affected and would like our support, or would like to attend our Duncraig respite, call our Customer Engagement team on 9383 6113 or email [email protected]. Please visit the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA website to keep updated with emergency warnings https://bit.ly/2MualXk

22.01.2022 Such an amazing performance by @Wesley College Perth's Moorditj Mob for today’s NAIDOC Week event!

22.01.2022 Come say hello to the Rocky Bay team at this Fridays Live Your Potential Expo! Well be there to chat with you about our services, programs and groups. You will also have the chance to join in on fun activities, including Wheelchair Rugby, WA Paras Football skills and drills, and boogy along with Dance Inclusion. Entry is FREE. Register your attendance here https://bit.ly/2EW3nXl

22.01.2022 Rocky Bay is excited to announce that in January 2021 we will be opening our first regional hub, 424km north of Perth, in the coastal City of Geraldton! This is a great opportunity for us to extend our clinical services and support coordination to both new and existing customers within the region. We are on the lookout for people to join our regional team, who will be fully supported by our Perth based clinical and corporate teams:... Occupational Therapists https://bit.ly/3dcQ1mm Physiotherapists https://bit.ly/2SA98gm Speech Pathologists https://bit.ly/3nv3jiv Support Coordinators https://bit.ly/2SFF7vC If you are living in Geraldton or surrounding areas and are interested in receiving services or finding out more about Rocky Bay, call our friendly Customer Engagement team on 6282 1900 or email [email protected] #RockyBayGeraldton #GeraldtonDisabilityServices

22.01.2022 Last week our Ascot hub turned three! The Ascot team celebrated the anniversary by getting together for a little party with snacks, balloons, loot bags, party hats and even a rendition of Happy Birthday. They reminisced about how much Rocky Bay has grown and changed in the last three years - and how time flies! Thanks for showing our hub some love on its anniversary, team Ascot ... #RockyBayWA #RockyBayAscot #PerthDisability

21.01.2022 In case you missed it, be sure to read The West Australians Independent Living guide, which features a great story on Ellie, one of our customers who moved from Victoria to Perth earlier this year to be closer to family. Ellie is now happily living in our Specialist Disability Accommodation in Girrawheen https://bit.ly/3gyLydt

21.01.2022 Check out our Gosnells hub getting into the festive spirit! The team had a fabulous time at their Christmas decorating party earlier this week, enjoying a team BBQ and making their own decorations (with a little bit of help from some of our customers!). Great job team!

20.01.2022 Determination and hard work has paid off for Mikaela! Our bubbly young Community customer was successful in obtaining her P plates earlier this month, thanks to her 'can do' attitude. It can be a challenging commitment to get a drivers licence, and seeing her sister obtain her P plates reignited Mikaela's passion to do the same. Mikaela's proud parents, Genevieve and Ben, are in awe of her determination and achievement, and celebrated her success in building on her confid...ence and independence. Congratulations Mikaela! We look forward to see you continue to flourish! For support in reaching your goals, find out how our Community Team can assist https://bit.ly/375KA5N

20.01.2022 The WA State Election is four days away! Early voting has begun, with election day on Saturday 13 March. The WA Electoral Commission (WAelections) are providing a range of services to improve accessibility: Information on access to voting and voting options... Telephone assisted voting List of 25 accessible voting centres Click to find out more https://bit.ly/2ZtYXgT

20.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who attended our very successful NAIDOC Week event on Thursday 12 November! And thank you to all of our special guests, including Mayor Brad Pettitt, Neville Collard and Belinda from Djirrily Dreaming.

20.01.2022 Help Rocky Bay finish the year on a high! We're seeking your support for customers living in our Supported Accommodation to gain access to sensory spaces right in their own homes. The human brain is designed to produce and regulate responses to sensory experiences of touch, sight, smell, taste and sound. For some people living with disability, the way the brain processes these experiences can be a source of distress as they learn to cope with the world around them. ... With your help, this year’s Christmas Appeal will help us develop a dedicated sensory space at our Supported Accommodation venues to support customers' sensory needs - a space to explore how their bodies move and to hone fine motor skills. To support Rocky Bay's Christmas appeal, visit https://bit.ly/367jXOF #RockyBayWA #GivingTuesday2020

19.01.2022 With no Royal Show this year, we are extremely grateful to Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia for providing our customers with tickets to attend this wonderful event. Our customers loved getting up close and personal with some of the animals

19.01.2022 Have a look at the masterpiece that adorns the wall of our Community team's office This stunning mural was a collaborative effort by our creative customers and Studio staff over the course of a month. Bit by bit, our artists covered the wall in colourful designs and the result is just spectacular. Well done to everyone!

19.01.2022 Testing snack foods sounds like anyones dream job, and our speechies are doing just that (and more!) to support customers They are in the midst of creating a snack menu to suit a range of modified diets, to make it easier for customers to choose the right kind of snacks for them. Find out more about this exciting project! https://bit.ly/2R0YoHn... #RockyBayWA #PerthTherapy

18.01.2022 Did you know there are 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia who provide support to family and friends? From 11-17 October we celebrate National Carers Week, which aims to raise awareness of all the wonderful unpaid carers in Australia and their caring role. Do you provide care to a family member or friend? Comment and tell us why you provide care, and help raise awareness of unpaid carers across Australia! Visit https://bit.ly/36Vp0mn to find out more.... Carers Australia #Carers2020 #WhyWeCare #RockyBayWA

18.01.2022 Its Spina Bifida Awareness Week, which aims to promote the condition that affects around 5,000 Australians. Its cause is still unknown. Spina Bifidas awareness colour is yellow So brighten your wardrobe to help raise awareness! Upload a pic of your touch of yellow, tag @DiscoverRockyBay (Facebook) or @rockybaywa (Instagram), and well share your pic to our socials

18.01.2022 Today is Dietitians Day! Its a chance to acknowledge the many Accredited Practising Dietitians that support individuals to make a difference in their lives - #DietitiansMakeADifference ! Rocky Bays own Dietetics service can support you with nutritional assessments, weight management, diabetes management, loss of appetite, feeding assistance management (such as PEG/HEN), and work with your therapists to address needs relating to dysphagia and fussy eating.... In case you missed it, meet Catherine - our resident Dietitian, and find out more about her role https://bit.ly/2GWBFdw To find out more about our Dietetics service, call 6282 1900 or visit https://bit.ly/2H4ouYe #DieticiansDay #RockyBayWA #PerthAlliedHealth

18.01.2022 Today we recognise World Physical Therapy Day, which raises awareness about the important contribution physiotherapists make to our community, enabling people to be mobile and independent We think our physios at Rocky Bay are pretty amazing! You can find out more about our physiotherapy services, and how we can support you, here https://bit.ly/3jPhoF7 #RockyBayWA #PerthTherapy #PerthAlliedHealth #WorldPTDay

17.01.2022 Have you ever had to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis and wasnt quite sure how to help? As a Registered Training Organisation, we provide training to individuals, the disability and health sector, including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training by Mental Health First Aid Australia. The 12-hour course teaches you how to provide support to people in need using strategies and evidence based methods developed by MHFA. Rocky Bay Community Team Leader, Stevie... Thomas, who recently completed the course, said she applied to help her with ongoing learning, and to develop better ways to support customers, family and friends. "It provided me with confidence to make decisions and the tools to have difficult conversations if I ever needed to. Ive been able to directly apply some of the knowledge I learnt to situations already "A big thanks to the team and Kathy for leading this course, her approach to sensitive topics was both calm and understanding, yet still informative and factual." To find out more about upcoming courses, give our team a call on 6282 1900, email [email protected] or visit https://bit.ly/3jHiC50 #RockyBayWA

17.01.2022 Do you have a story to tell about disability in Australia? In the lead up to International Day of People with Disability on 3 December, ABC News are looking to commission a series of articles by writers with disability. If you're a budding writer and interested in sharing your story, click below to find out more!

17.01.2022 Rocky Bay has been doing its bit to be green and help protect the environment by creating a recycling initiative The results so far have been exciting! In the past year we have recycled: 480kg of coffee pods 35.500kg mixed recycling 22kg batteries ... Over 3kg of bread tags (for Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs) 114kg of printer cartridges 798kg of documents Comment below and tell us what do you recycle at home or at the office?

17.01.2022 Hop on and get ready for blast off! Sensorium Theatre are looking for young astronauts to help them explore outer space and travel to mysterious Planet X. Woosh! is a new interactive multi-sensory adventure, presented by 2020 AWESOME International Arts Festival, that puts children living with disability in the Captains chair. This unique performance, held at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, suits kids with a range of abilities. Click below for more information and to book your tickets

16.01.2022 If you love the WA surf and have a Surf Rescue Certificate, why not become a volunteer for the Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club's Starfish Nippers program Starfish Nippers gives young people living with disability the opportunity to learn water safety skills and have a lot of fun doing it! A Nippers Volunteer Training Day will be held Sunday 13 December. To find out more contact Ali Nielsen at [email protected] for more information.

16.01.2022 Today we take a moment to reflect.

16.01.2022 Today we celebrated 1,000 active employees at Rocky Bay! A coordinated celebration was held across all nine of our hubs, which included beautifully designed celebratory cakes made by our creative Speech Pathologist and part-time baker, Naomi, and a giant 1000 cake made by Sugarloaf & Co., for our hub in Mosman Park. Click to find out more about the celebrations and our 1,000th employee, Danielle! ... https://bit.ly/33lj9TO

16.01.2022 If you've visited our Gosnells hub, you might've met Olivia, 27-year-old admin extraordinaire! Olivia has found meaningful work experience thanks to some great team work between our Therapy and Community teams! Read more about Olivia's story here https://bit.ly/3rf6VY2

15.01.2022 ***BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY SITUATION*** Rocky Bay are offering respite support to our customers affected by the devastating Wooraloo bushfire emergency. We have opened our Duncraig hub as a day time respite centre between 9am - 5pm on Thursday 4 February and Friday 5 February, and staff will be available to support you during these times.... This hub is a safe, clean and accessible space, with enough room for customers and their families We will have a range of activities suited to children and adults, and can cater to individual needs We can also provide assistance to those needing therapy and equipment support if required! If you've been affected and would like our support, or would like to attend our Duncraig respite, call our Customer Engagement team on 9383 6113 from 7am today, or email [email protected]. Please note - We do require registration to attend due to the current COVID restrictions. Please visit the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA website to keep updated with emergency warnings https://bit.ly/2MualXk

15.01.2022 Spots are still available for our upcoming Building Buddies group during the October school holidays, dont miss out! Using Lego Therapy, Building Buddies will assist with developing verbal and non-verbal communication, sharing, turn taking and a number of other positive social and communication outcomes. Sesisons are available in Clarkson, Rockingham and Cockbun between 5 and 9 October 2020. Check out our website for more details and to register for your preferred group https://bit.ly/3bjBSmm

15.01.2022 A big thank you to all the amazing Dads who go above and beyond - we hope you have a wonderful day! Whats your best Dad moment from today? Upload your photo and tag us at @DiscoverRockyBay or @rockybaywa (Instagram) with hastag #RockyBayWA, or leave a comment below!

15.01.2022 With some sessions already booked out now is the perfect time to register for the October Gaming Group sessions. We still have spaces available for our 9:00am sessions in both our Mandurah and Duncraig hubs. Minecraft provides a fun environment where children are encouraged to participate in social interactions. This group gives children the opportunity to understand the logic behind why people are expected to act a certain way in the game. Sessions are facilitated by a sk...illed therapist who supports players to develop and practice social communication and executive functioning skills such as planning, organisation, self-regulation and flexibility. For more information on session dates and times, and to register, visit our website https://bit.ly/3lNsVq3

14.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Anna, Peter and Naomi, who have been staying at our Bush Retreat guest house in Beeliar, took a stroll around Thornlie recently to check out the amazing Christmas lights! Do you know of any Perth neighbourhoods with amazing Christmas displays?

14.01.2022 Have you heard about the NDIS funded 'Ready to Go Home' project? The project aims to improve the experience of people living with disability in hospital and to reduce unexpected delays in hospital discharge. National Disability Services and Department of Health WA are seeking Expressions of Interest from people with disability and/or family members to take part in a co-design group to inform the project. Click below for more info on how to participate Expressions of interest are needed by 30 November 2020.

13.01.2022 Did you know Crown Perth has become the first registered hotel complex in Australia to provide a Changing Places facility? The new facility will be located within the main Crown Metropol lobby area between Silks and Rockpool Bar & Grill. Changing Places offer secure, clean facilities for people with disability who need space and assistance to use the bathroom when out in the community. There are currently 32 Changing Places facilities in WA, find them here https://bit.ly/37JMJVj

13.01.2022 We are excited to launch Rocky Bay's Strategic Plan for 2020-2024, along with our refreshed purpose and vision for our organisation! Rocky Bay's Purpose: Enhancing abilities, enriching lives Rocky Bay's Vision: Creating extraordinary outcomes through exceptional health and community services.... Within our Strategic Plan, we have set out a number of goals and strategies to help us reach key aims over the next few years, which include: Improving Customer Experience Broadening Impact Enriching Capability To see our full Strategic Plan for 2020-2024, visit https://bit.ly/3nfMCY8

13.01.2022 Build confidence in the water with Rocky Bay! Hydrotherapy for Autism is a research-based 1:1 physiotherapy program designed to improve the water confidence of anyone aged 6 and over living with ASD. In a low sensory, fully accessible swimming pool with wheelchair and hoist access, a highly trained physiotherapist will help you: Build confidence and safety awareness around water Build strength and fitness... Improve gross motor skills For more information about 1:1 Hydrotherapy for Autism, please contact our Customer Engagement Team at 6282 1900 or visit > https://bit.ly/3d1tJnn

13.01.2022 With holidays just around the corner, be sure to stay up to date with our office opening hours over the festive season! Community and essential services will be operating throughout this time. Find out more https://bit.ly/3oOhEqn If you require any emergency equipment repairs please contact suppliers directly:... Mobile repairs Guy’s Mobile Wheelchair Service 0410 480 481 Diverse Mobility (Rod) 0410 480 481 Repairs and maintenance Australian Mobility Equipment -powered wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, walking & standing frames 08 9249 7483 HospEquip - alternating air mattress, power assist i.e. Smart Drive, powered & manual wheelchairs, electric beds, hoists 08 9456 1661 Unicare Health - commodes, ROHO repairs, hoists incl. ceiling and manual, electric beds, scooters 08 9351 7500 Emprise Mobility - scooters 08 6555 4222

12.01.2022 Today is Duchenne Awareness Day, where the community comes together to raise awareness for people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is one of the most rapidly progressive childhood neuromuscular disorders. It occurs when there is a lack of the protein dystrophin, causing muscles to weaken and leads to progressive difficulty with walking and general mobility. To find out more about DMD visit worldduchenneday.org.... Check out how Rocky Bays services can support you https://bit.ly/2ZaT4W4 #RockyBayWA #PerthDisability

12.01.2022 A big thank you to our sector colleagues and staff who attended our inaugural International Women's Day (IWD) breakfast today! We hope you enjoyed the morning and found the discussion as insightful as we did! A big thank you to our Chairperson, Susan Male, and Facilitator and Rocky Bay Board member, Miriam Borthwick, and a special thank you to our wonderful panellists for joining us and offering their thought-provoking and inspiring insights and stories: Eve Howell - Cha...irperson at Role Models & Leaders Australia Marlou Bessem - Environmental Consultant and founder of Happy Green World Jennifer Oaten - Principal at Santa Maria College Nina Kennedy - Australian athlete and bronze medallist IWD is officially held on 8 March and the theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Find out more about the day and events near you here https://bit.ly/3qe1kzv #IWD2021

12.01.2022 A group of our Guest House customers recently enjoyed a three-day stay at our Bush Retreat and Country House, which saw them take advantage of last week's sunshine to enjoy an amazing day trip exploring Rottnest Island! Our customers absolutely loved their time on Rottnest and gave us rave reviews: Leigh: "It was good, my favourite part was the boat."... Lauren: "Awesome. I loved seeing the ocean, the Quokkas and the other tourists." Leah: "I loved it, I loved the ferry and the bus." Anna: "I had a great day. I loved the Quokkas." Kristy: "Today was good, I liked the Quokkas, like Anna." Our guests also took part in some fun activities during their stays, including lawn games, T-shirt tie-dying, photo frame decorating, and they rounded it all off with a high tea! If you'd like to know more about Rocky Bay's Respite Guest Houses and booking your spot, call our friendly team on 6282 1900.

11.01.2022 Another masterpiece finished One of our long-time volunteers, Herman, has been supporting Karina, our creative Studio customer, with some fabulous artwork. Herman popped by the Studio to spend some extra time helping Karina finish off her painting, which she started before the COVID restrictions in Perth. Fantastic job Karina, and thank you to Herman! ... #MosmanParkStudio #PerthArtists See more

11.01.2022 Santa Claus is still coming to town! Westfield shopping centres will continue the tradition of the Sensitive Santa experience, with COVID-safe precautions in place. Families can have their photo taken in a relaxed and calm environment tailored to kids with sensory needs, with the sessions run before stores open. And with a booked in time slot, there is no need to wait in queue!... Bookings are essential https://www.westfield.com.au/

11.01.2022 Did you know Rocky Bay is loaning our Beach Wheelchair to the Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club for their Starfish Nippers program? Yesterday our therapists, Kayla and Amy, provided the Starfish Nippers volunteers with training on how to use the Beach Wheelchair, and armed them with strategies on how to support young Nippers who live with disability throughout the program. Starfish Nippers are still on the lookout for more volunteers! A one-hour Starfish Nippers Rescue Ce...rtificate will be held Saturday 19 December at 8.00am at Scarboro Surf Life Saving Beach Club. If you're interested in becoming a Starfish Nippers volunteer this summer, you must complete the Starfish Nippers Rescue Certificate. So if supporting young people to enjoy the water safely during summer sounds like fun - express your interest with Starfish Nippers Coordinator, Ali Nielsen, at [email protected] for more information today. Read more about the Beach Wheelchair and our training with the volunteers here https://bit.ly/34faGCI

11.01.2022 A big thank you to all who attended our NAIDOC Week event in Mosman Park yesterday! It was great to see so many from the community visit and learn more about Aboriginal culture and why NAIDOC Week is so important A special thank you to Mayor Brad Pettitt for attending, Wesley's Moorditj Mob for a wonderful performance, Noongar elder Neville Collard who performed a Welcome to Country, and Belinda of Djirrily Dreaming for providing an awesome Noongar cultural experience for our guests. Read our event wrap-up here https://bit.ly/2IySD2m

10.01.2022 All of our usual therapy services are back on board from 11 January! As an extra safety measure to keep our community safe, Rocky Bay have implemented mandatory contact register points at our hubs to capture all visitors, and to comply with WA Government requirements. Read on to find out what to do when you next visit one of our hubs https://bit.ly/38cxwfL

10.01.2022 Check out this 'reel' legend! Fishing fan, Ewen (pictured), along with fellow Rocky Bay customer, Steven, enjoyed a sunny day out on the water earlier in January thanks to Fishability. Fishability were offering prizes for different categories on the day, with Ewen receiving one for catching the only Skippy, and Steven caught the biggest fish! Well done to our fishing experts!... Rocky Bay Support Worker, Leah, saw the FishAbility event was happening months in advance and helped our fishing fans book their spot on the boat, knowing it would be something they would love! She also helped to organise support staff and transport for the day. "It's lovely to see that even outside of work hours, Leah is thinking of her customers. It was a very fun and successful day overall" said Rocky Bay Community Team Leader, Carmel Prout. Find out more about our Community services here https://bit.ly/2LhHBAx

10.01.2022 Support Rocky Bay's fundraising and save these holidays! Purchase an Entertainment Membership today and help raise funds for our Wishing Tree this festive season. Rocky Bay will receive an extra $10 or $20 from each purchase you make until the end of January! Grab your membership today https://bit.ly/2JCPHTB

09.01.2022 Happy International Women's Day! Today is a chance to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women everywhere, and a call to action to raise awareness about gender equality. A big thank you to everyone for choosing to celebrate #IWD2021, and to our staff members Meagan, Muriel and Matt, for striking the #ChooseToChallenge pose! Together we can all help create an inclusive world.... Find out more about IWD here https://bit.ly/3sZfHcA

08.01.2022 Check out all the fun Bianca, Wesuda, Suttikarn and Ben are having in their cooking session at our Ascot hub The group are very proud of their achievements so far, baking and icing their own delish cupcakes, and making pizzas from scratch - Buonissimo! The cooking group is currently being trialled at Ascot over six weeks, and aims to support customers with occupational therapy and social skills. To find out more about our Occupational Therapy services, call our friendly team on 6282 1900 or visit https://bit.ly/3da7XxQ

07.01.2022 Yesterday our Mandurah hub was a hive of activity with a special visit from the Governor of Western Australia and Rocky Bay Patron, The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, and Mayor Rhys Williams! Our guests, joined by Rocky Bay Chairperson, Susan Male, and CEO Michael Tait, attended a showcase of our Community and health services, met with staff and customers, and had the chance to explore and learn about the innovative technology and programs offered to support customers in therapy... and rehab. A very special moment was shared between the Governor and Maria, a customer of 22 years, who he chatted with about her much adored garden and the artwork she was creating. The Governor kindly presented Maria with a special keepsake coin encased in a velvet pouch embossed with the Queen's crest, to Maria's absolute delight! The Governor explained to Maria that it was a special gift from the Queen, whom he represents, and had travelled all the way from London so that he could gift it to Maria - no one could wipe the big smile from her face! A wonderful day was enjoyed by all our guests, and we would like to extend a special thanks to the Governor and Mayor Williams for taking the time to visit our Mandurah hub and learn more about Rocky Bay! Government House Western Australia #RockyBayWA #RockyBayMandurah

07.01.2022 Meet Penny! Penny leads our S.T.E.P Program that supports customers to find employment opportunities that match their interests and goals. We had a chat with Penny to find out a little more about her and her role. Check out our our Q&A https://bit.ly/2WiXt7B

07.01.2022 Don't forget! If you require any emergency equipment repairs over the holidays, please contact our suppliers directly: Mobile repairs Guy’s Mobile Wheelchair Service 0410 480 481 Diverse Mobility (Rod) 0410 480 481... Repairs and maintenance Australian Mobility Equipment -powered wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, walking & standing frames 08 9249 7483 HospEquip - alternating air mattress, power assist i.e. Smart Drive, powered & manual wheelchairs, electric beds, hoists 08 9456 1661 Unicare Health - commodes, ROHO repairs, hoists incl. ceiling and manual, electric beds, scooters 08 9351 7500 Emprise Mobility - scooters 08 6555 4222

07.01.2022 Check out Rochelle with her new iPad and Apple pen, a gift from Rocky Bay's Wishing Tree! Rochelle spends a bit of time in hospital, and as she has a permanent tracheotomy she is non-verbal and uses Key Word Sign to communicate, therefore she needs a device with a camera to be able to video chat with friends. Rocky Bay Speech Pathologist, Megan Chin, submitted a wish for Rochelle to receive a new communication device, plus an Apple Pencil for her digital design work.... Rochelle and her family were very thankful and happy with her awesome gift, and said the iPad will be extremely helpful for Rochelle to keep in touch with friends. Her parents said: ...this will relieve long stays at the hospital. Rochelle can now do movie nights with her group (of friends) and she can also get her painting business website up and running from the hospital. We hope your iPad bring you many fun and happy times, Rochelle! Find out more about gifting a wish to the Wishing Tree https://bit.ly/2NGqjh7

06.01.2022 We are so pleased to hear we have a third day of zero new COVID cases in WA! Well done everyone! Rocky Bay are doing everything possible to support our customers at this time. If you need to get in touch or have any questions about services, call our friendly team on 6282 1900.

05.01.2022 Check out Dwayne on his Harley Davidson ride earlier this week! Dwayne, a resident at our supported accommodation, is a BIG fan of Harley Davidson and was able to live out his dream and head down the coast for an experience he wont forget! Thank you to the Rocky Bay Wishing Tree that made this dream come true for Dwayne Find out more about donating to the Wishing Tree https://bit.ly/2E79Kqe... #RockyBayWA #RockyBayWishingTree #PerthDisability

05.01.2022 Are you an opera buff? West Australian Opera and WA Youth Orchestra are putting on a series of performances of The Nightingale, based on the Hans Christian Anderson story, including a relaxed performance on Sunday 4 October at 11.00am. The relaxed performance will be held in a welcoming environment for individuals with autism and sensory and communication needs. Audiences are allowed to move around during the performance, and lighting and sound levels will be lowered. A quiet area will be available with the performance streamed live so no one misses out! Find out more and book your ticket https://bit.ly/3jFfgzq

05.01.2022 We had the pleasure of receiving a visit from the Honourable Stephen Dawson MLC at our Clarkson hub this afternoon! Minister Dawson enjoyed a tour of our busy hub, which he helped to open in 2019, and met with staff and customers. A big thank you to the Minister for taking time out to visit us today! #RockyBayWA #RockyBayClarkson #PerthDisability

04.01.2022 Are you looking for mini break or long stay? Rocky Bay have three Respite Guest Houses and we have vacancies available! The Beach House - Rockingham. A stone's throw from Mangles Bay Beach. The Bush Retreat - Beeliar. A short drive from Cockburn Gateway, Garden City and Freo! ... The Country House - Gosnells. A quiet and comfortable hideaway nestled in the eastern suburbs. All our Respite Guest Houses offer wheelchair access, fun community and recreational activities and outings for guests, Foxtel and home entertainment systems, and experienced Support Workers 24/7. We have vacancies currently available! Find out how we can help you and your loved ones! Call 6282 1900 to chat to our friendly team

04.01.2022 Do you follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn? Get an inside look at Rocky Bay and whats happening around our hubs by following @rockybaywa on Instagram https://bit.ly/2EUdoUx... For sector and organisational news, visit and follow us on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/34Yxacp Be sure to tag us on socials with #RockyBayWA

04.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day, our national day of action when Australians are reminded to check in on someone if you see they are struggling. This year, R U OK? is asking you to learn what to say if someone says theyre not OK. Theres more to say after R U OK? focuses on how to navigate a conversation with someone who needs support: Ask R U OK?... Listen with an open mind Encourage action Check in To find out more about supporting someone in your life, visit https://bit.ly/3jRbzXv #RUOK #RUOKDay #RockyBayWA

04.01.2022 Some awesome dance moves from Mondays Dance Inclusion cohort! Are you joining in on Dance Inclusions event at our Mosman Park hub on Monday? Be sure to book your spot! Email [email protected] or give Tatam a call on 0428 880 059.... #RockyBayWA #DanceInclusion

03.01.2022 Our Therapy Assistant, Tanya, and Community Team Leader, Chanel, from our Mandurah hub were busy completing their Fire Warden training today! Supporting our customers AND keeping our Mandurah team safe - good job ladies!

02.01.2022 R U OK? Day has been a great chance for our staff to check in with each other and find out how everyone is travelling. Teams at our various hubs have all recognised R U OK? Day in many different ways, including coffee cup messages from the Moon Cafe in Mosman Park, and a delish morning tea at the Mandurah hub! Be sure to check in with your colleagues and loved ones today to ask "R U OK?"

02.01.2022 Thanks to a collaboration between our Therapy, Customer Engagement and Business Transformation teams, the on-boarding process for new customers with an NDIS plan has been simplified to allow new customers to start services sooner! Find out more about beginning services with Rocky Bay https://bit.ly/2U9Jm3m

01.01.2022 Check out this amazing artwork from Russell, one of our creative Studio artists This painting has now been sold! Russell Dawson - Galaxies Russell has been painting and creating wooden sculptures, such as peg art and using found objects to bring his ideas to life, for over 30 years.When he joined Rocky Bays Studio, he began to explore larger scale canvases. ... Russell uses his creativity and special technique for acrylic painting using a variety of mediums to capture his vision in an inspiring way. To see Russell so deeply engaged, happy and in his element with paintbrush in hand, is wonderful for all to see. Russell is working toward a goal of his own art gallery exhibition - we cant see what is to come!

01.01.2022 Do you have a lived experience of cerebral palsy (CP)? The Australian and New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Strategy Collaboration are looking for individuals who live with CP, or are a carer for someone with CP, to join their Collaboration. The vision of the Strategy is for people with CP and their families to have control over their own life choices, and make life easier for people with CP. ... As part of the Collaboration, you will be directly involved in shaping how different priority areas are addressed. You would also be financially compensated for attending Collaboration meetings and any work done outside the meetings. For more information https://bit.ly/2GST7QF Applications close 23 November 2020.

01.01.2022 Support Rocky Bay's Wishing Tree fundraising and enjoy all the culinary delights and shopping discounts Perth has to offer with the Entertainment Membership! Proceeds from the Membership will go toward the Wishing Tree which makes dreams come true for our customers! Click below to find out more and purchase your Membership today https://bit.ly/3pKtbZ3

01.01.2022 Check out Ellen owning the mic at the most recent Dance Inclusion event at Rocky Bay Awesome work, Ellen! Get in touch with Dance Inclusion if you want to dance your Monday morning away at our Mosman Park hub #DanceInclusion #RockyBayWA