Our 2027 Special Olympics ambassador

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Perth has been shortlisted to host the Special Olympics World Games in 2027 – one of the most inclusive and the largest humanitarian events in the world. Rocky Bay customer, Chris Minutillo, has been selected as an ambassador for the 2027 games due to his incredible achievements in the sporting world, despite his parents being … Read more

Tour new SDA in 3D!

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Step inside and take a self guided tour of Perth’s latest state-of-the-art SDA properties at Yangebup. This brand new, high physical needs property is now home to 3 gentleman who are absolutely loving their new environment and the lifestyle this rapidly developing area brings. For information about upcoming Shift properties, phone 6399 4100 or email … Read more

Meet Glenn – Design Manager

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Meet Glenn Howe, Design Manager at Shift Accessible Homes – a wholly owned subsidiary of Rocky Bay. Glenn has been on our team since early 2021 and has the exciting job of designing Shift’s Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes – two of which just opened recently! Click here to read more about the new SDA … Read more

Shift opens the doors to two new SDAs!

The opening of Shift and Rocky Bay's new SDA, attended by customers, the Shift team and dignitaries

In October, Rocky Bay and Shift Accessible Homes opened two brand new Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) developments in Yangebup and East Victoria Park, ready to provide a new level of comfort and accessibility for our customers. Once fully occupied, the sites will provide state-of-the-art accommodation for 17 customers across seven homes, with a mixture of … Read more

Healthy food for all abilities

Rocky Bay customer cooking a meal at Food Bank in a healthy eating program

Feeling healthy and happy is so imperative to leading a fulfilling life, and we all deserve to feel educated on how to be our best selves. A handful of our customers were selected to take part in a four-week interactive food literacy and nutrition education program designed to empower people living with disability and their … Read more

Community Services Info Night

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Navigating the NDIS can sometimes be complicated, confusing, and feel like a bit of an uphill battle. At Rocky Bay, our role is to actively support you and your loved ones on your journey, and make sure that you are at the centre of every decision you make. We want to equip you with everything … Read more

Meet Ellen – Physiotherapist

A young boy is sitting on a white horse during hippotherapy. He is surrounded by four people who are assisting.

Meet Ellen Phillips, one of our experienced Physiotherapists at Rocky Bay!  Ellen joined Rocky Bay three years ago, and made the switch from private practice to the disability sector after supporting customers living with disability, realising this is what she wanted to do full time.  Rocky Bay is trialling a pilot of hippotherapy (horse riding … Read more

Joondalup hub coming soon

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We are thrilled to share that our new hub in Joondalup is due to open at the end of November! This is a very exciting time for Rocky Bay as we add to our 11 hub locations around Perth and regional WA. Rocky Bay is growing, and we are excited to be able to extend … Read more

Welcome Home!

Image of a Rocky Bay staff member looking at building plans on a patch of land. There is a SHIFT Accessible Homes banner in the background.

Wednesday the 28th September 2022 will see some of our Rocky Bay customers move into their own home for the first time. Most of these customers have been in different facilities over their lives receiving care for their disability – but now, now they get to open the door to their new home and live … Read more

Anthony canters to success with hippotherapy

Young boy Anthony smiles at the camera wearing a blue horse riding helmet. In the background is an equistrian facility with a horse and several helpers walking beside it.

September 8 was World Physical Therapy Day – a day to acknowledge the hard work and dedication shown by Physiotherapists. Physios help their customers regain some independence, confidence and mobility whilst assisting them to reach set goals. The different kinds of Physical Therapy that can assist customers is ever evolving. Rocky Bay Physiotherapist, Ellen Phillips, … Read more

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