New accommodation choice at Rocky Bay

• Rocky Bay opens new independent living units at Mosman Park

• Full onsite support for residents

• First opportunity for many residents to live independently

Rocky Bay's new, state-of-the-art units will allow people with disability the opportunity to experience independence, many for the first time in their lives, in fully accessible and supported residences.

Officially opening the seven units in McCabe Street, Mosman Park, Disability Services Minister Helen Morton said Rocky Bay would have onsite medical and daily living support available to residents as needed.

"These new units are situated next door to Rocky Bay's Lucy Creeth residence, so the new residents will also have the opportunity to participate in the vibrant Rocky Bay community while enjoying their independence," Mrs Morton said.

"The units have a wide range of accessible living features. These include large automated doors, wide passages, universally accessible living spaces, and specialised fittings and fixtures, some of which include adjustable height kitchen benches and tables.

"Moving house can stressful for many of us and so Rocky Bay provided a specialist training program to assist each person to develop skills to live happily and independently."

The Minister said for seven of the 16 residents, the move into independent living was a huge achievement, with some having lived in Lucy Creeth for more than 30 years.

"This is a major initiative to reduce the likelihood that younger people with disability will be required to live in aged care facilities," she said.

      Fact File

• Rocky Bay Inc has been supporting people living with disability for more than 75 years

• It supports about 3,000 Western Australian individuals with disability

Minister's office - 6552 6900 

Rocky Bay chairman Graham McHarrie, resident Danny Tuckey, Minister Morton and Rocky Bay chief executive officer Michael Tait

Minister officially opening the new residences at Rocky Bay