Rocky Bay

25/12/2025

On behalf of everyone at Rocky Bay, we wish our customers and community a safe, happy and wonderful festive season filled with joy!

Happy holidays! 🌟 🎁 💜

24/12/2025

“I’m used to waiting around for therapy, but it was nice to have company.”

For Janelle O’Brien, mum to two boys with ASD and ADHD, seeking support can often feel lonely. Recently, she drove hundreds of kilometres from Geraldton to Perth so her boys could access therapy at Lady Lawley Cottage and in between sessions, she connected with another mum.
“It was actually really nice to engage with her,” Janelle says.

Lady Lawley Cottage is all about creating a safe, welcoming space where WA families living with disability can feel supported and connected. Our respite accommodation is set to open in the new year, and with your help, we can create a warm and inclusive space where parents can connect and families can find the village they need.

Give the gift of togetherness today: https://www.rockybay.org.au/donate/

21/12/2025

Making waves and breaking barriers! 🌊

Marissa our supported accommodation customer is carving it up at Leighton Beach during her very first Disability Surfing session with Surfers Association WA Perth – go Marissa! 🏄‍♀️💙

20/12/2025

Too hot to go outside? Our Short-Term Respite houses are finding ways to keep cool ☀️

🎨 Mitchell enjoyed painting, sensory slime play, and watering the garden
✂️ Steven spent the day getting crafty
🎳 And there's always bowling of course!

Curious about Short-Term Respite? Find out more: https://www.rockybay.org.au/services/accommodation/guest-houses/

18/12/2025

From decorating challenges across our hubs and homes, to festive adventures and a few cheeky visits from some mischievous elves, Christmas has been in full swing here at Rocky Bay! 🎄💫

16/12/2025

Gotta Catch ’Em All! 🎮✨

Our Joondalup Hub recently wrapped up a 6-week Pokémon Community Challenge! Bringing together our Community and Therapy teams, the program inspired movement, independence, healthy habits, and plenty of social fun.

Read more about how a matching outfit sparked an adventure that turned six of our customers into Pokémon trainers and the amazing impact it had on each of them!

6 Pokémon trainers, 3 tasks, one winner, and it all started with a matching outfit and an idea.

15/12/2025

📣Holiday Operating Hours📣

As we all begin to wind down to enjoy the festive break, some of our services will also take a pause - please see below!

⭐ Therapy services will close from Monday 22 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026
⭐ Community access services will remain open
⭐ All services and hubs will reopen from Monday 5 January 2026

14/12/2025

In need of respite these holidays but don't have the funding? 🌅🏡

You may be eligible to access our Emergency Relief Respite Funding to support you during those unexpected or challenging times.

You may be eligible if you:
✅Have a disability (with or without NDIS eligibility)
✅OR have an NDIS plan (with or without respite funding)
✅OR have an NDIS plan where respite funding is exhausted

💫Check your eligibility today: https://www.rockybay.org.au/services/accommodation/emergency-relief-respite-funding/

12/12/2025

The festive season is here and there's lots to see and do around Perth this December. Whether it's Christmas light trails, singing carols or buying a gift for that special someone, there's something for everyone!

Here's a rundown of what's happening this weekend.

Saturday 13 December:
🎅Carols in the Park Claremont: 4.30pm - 8pm
🎅Santa Arrival & Christmas Party at Dianella Plaza: 10am - 1pm
🎅Jingle All the Way, Civic Centre Gardens: 5pm - 9pm
🎅Armadale Carols by Candlelight: 5.30pm - 8pm
🎅Mandurah Carols in the Park with Conrad Sewell: 6pm - 9pm
🎅Christmas on the Green, Atwell Park: 4pm-9pm

Sunday 7 December:
🎅South Perth Christmas Markets
🎅Carols at Scarborough: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

All weekend events:
🎅Perth Hills Artisan Christmas Markets: 9.30am - 3pm

All events are accessibility friendly, and you can find out more information on them here: https://www.destinationperth.com.au/what.../events-calendar/

10/12/2025

Check out out 8 awesome groups running this Summer! ☀️

We've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you 8 awesome groups this summer holidays! Our January groups are packed with fun activities, social connection, and skill-building opportunities for children and teens across Perth.

Here’s what’s on:
🎵 Rhythm Rangers group - music and movement therapy (ages 3-5)
🌱 Sprouts Kindy Readiness group - build confidence for kindy (ages 3-5)
🏀 Rocky Sports group - participate in popular team sports (ages 6-10)
🧱 Building Buddies group - LEGO™ social skills fun (ages 8-12)
🎮 Mining Mates group - collaborate playing Minecraft™ (ages 11-16)
🐲 Dungeons & Dragons group - enjoy tabletop adventures together (ages 12+)
📝 High School Readiness group - prepare for the big transition (youth)
👞 Next Steps group - life after school prep (ages 16-20)

Check out dates and locations now: https://www.rockybay.org.au/events/

10/12/2025

Today we recognise Human Rights Day. 'Our Everyday Essentials' - this year's theme - reaffirms the values of human rights which shape our daily lives, often in ways we don't always notice.

We create inclusive communities at Rocky Bay 🫶 Each individual we support has the opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of everyday life with ‘Active Support’, which empowers our customers to make their own choices and have even greater opportunities to explore activities and relationships meaningful to them.

Two years ago we partnered with La Trobe University as part of a research project on Active Support in our supported accommodation homes. The result? Our support teams are trained and inspired to make Active Support part of a daily practice. Every customer is encouraged to be independent in every way possible, putting them in control of their everyday essentials.