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A typical Makaru day did not deter enthusiastic guests from visiting Rocky Bay’s Mosman Park hub on Thursday 8 July, to take part in a fun-filled day of NAIDOC Week celebrations. This was Rocky Bay’s second event held to recognise this significant week. A Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony was led by Noongar Elder, … Read more

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Board member, Trent Bartlett, to the position of Chair effective from 1 August 2021. Trent will replace Susan Male, who has been on the Board since 2007, having held the position of Deputy Chair, prior to being appointed Chair in November 2018. Trent has over 30 years’ … Read more

Meet Kris Ingham, Rocky Bay’s Fitness Officer, who has been supporting our customers with their fitness for over 12 years. Kris has a passion for fitness and supports our customers with their fitness programs at home and in their community. Get to know a little more about Kris’s role with our Q&A! Describe a typical … Read more

The historic WA Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle provided the backdrop for the Rocky Bay Studio’s Ocean Meets Land art exhibition, showcased at the museum since 8 May, which culminated in a VIP closing event on Friday 4 June. The event, which was attended by Cr Andrew Sullivan, Deputy Mayor of Fremantle, was an opportunity for … Read more

What does it mean to be a nurse at Rocky Bay? At Rocky Bay, we know there’s no place like home. The ability to be cared for in a place you already know and love is highly beneficial for your physical and mental health, and keeps you connected to your local community and the services … Read more

Love, understanding and determination goes a long way to form great relationships, and while no relationship is without its challenges, the bond between Bryce Welch and his mum, Judy Welch, is certainly air tight. “From cradle to present day, my mum has had my back,” Bryce said. “Whether that be cheering me on the sporting … Read more

Technology can be a wonderful thing, and no one knows that better than Peggy Harvey, who was recently gifted an iPhone X by the Rocky Bay Wishing Tree, with the wish made on her behalf by Rocky Bay Allied Health Team Leader, Amy Hutchinson. Peggy, a Rockingham resident who has been accessing occupational therapy and … Read more

Eighteen year-old Claire Ha has a very clear picture of what she would like to pursue as her career. A talented photographer who is mostly self-taught in her art, Claire started learning her craft in 2015, and with support from Rocky Bay’s Stages Toward employment Pathways (S.T.E.P) program, she is developing her very own micro-enterprise. … Read more

If you’ve ever visited our Mosman Park hub, it’s likely you have met Rocky Bay’s CEO, Michael Tait, during one of your visits! Michael has lead Rocky Bay since 2006 and has guided the organisation through enormous changes, including our expansion of services, supported accommodation and hubs across Perth metro and the Mid-West, and ensuring … Read more

To shine a light on Autism Awareness Month, our Advanced Clinician in Socials Skills, Lauren Constantine, gives us an insight into her role and how Rocky Bay’s Social Skills and Language, Learning and Literacy clinics support and benefit our customers. What Advanced Clinician Social Skills involves I support our therapy team by meeting with them … Read more