Collie Family Centre

16/04/2026

🌱 Inspire Others Using Your Life Experience 🌱

Have you ever thought about using your lived experience to support others and make a real difference in your community?

The WA Recovery College Educator Foundation Program (Bunbury) is a free 8-session program designed to help you build confidence, develop facilitation skills, and step into a meaningful educator role.

✨ What’s on offer:
• Free local training
• No formal qualifications needed
• Ongoing mentoring and development
• Paid opportunities upon completion
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team

This program supports people from all backgrounds to co-create and deliver courses focused on mental health, wellbeing, and recovery—helping shape a more inclusive, community-driven approach across WA.

📍 Location: Bunbury (with a mix of in-person and online sessions)
📅 Dates: April – May (see flyer for full schedule)

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to turn your experience into something powerful—this could be for you.

👉 Learn more or register:
www.warecoverycollege.org.au

📞 1300 285 751

13/04/2026

The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by su***de at any stage in their life, including:

🔹 Individuals, families and friends
🔹 Witnesses
🔹 First Responders
🔹 Service Providers

StandBy is accessible seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

Call 1300 727 247 for access to free phone support to connect you to services across Australia, or visit https://ow.ly/qLUu50YC6tr.

If you need immediate assistance contact:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636
QLife on 1800 184 527
13 Yarn on 13 92 76
If you or someone you are with is in need of immediate support please call 000 (Triple Zero.)

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02/04/2026

With both heavy and full hearts, we shared our gratitude and warm wishes yesterday as Fran handed over her role as Radiance Group Facilitator in Collie to Gemma.

It was a truly special gathering—there were tears, laughter, and many beautiful memories shared. Mums from our very first Radiance Group in Collie six years ago returned to thank Fran, alongside new mums who came to connect and welcome Gemma into the space.

Fran, thank you for the heart and soul you have poured into this work. Your care, compassion, and dedication have meant that so many mums left each week feeling just a little lighter than when they arrived.

You will be deeply missed, but we wish you all the very best for whatever lies ahead.

31/03/2026

The Collie Family Centre will be closed for the Easter Holidays, from Friday the 3rd of April, reopening Tuesday the 7th of April. We wish everyone a safe and happy Easter break.

24/03/2026

📣 Have your say – Country youth experiences wanted!

The National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University is looking for young people (18–24) with experience of country “partygoing” to take part in a research study.

🗣 Share your experiences around alcohol, other drug use, and staying safe at country parties
💻 Participate in a 1–1.5 hour interview (online or phone)
💵 Reimbursement provided for your time

Your insights could help shape future policies and services for young people across WA.

📩 To find out more or register, contact Nyanda McBride:
n.mcbride@curtin.edu.au
or text 0429 936 793

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

17/03/2026

https://events.humanitix.com/possum-night-collie

🌙🐾 Possum Night in Collie – Build, Learn & Explore! 🌿

The Collie Family Centre is excited to support this fantastic community event delivered by the Leschenault Catchment Council as part of their Community Caring for the Collie River Project.

Join us for a unique evening of hands-on learning, nature connection, and wildlife spotting right here in Collie!

🔨 Build a possum drey (nest) to support the critically endangered western ringtail possum
🌱 Learn practical ways to enhance biodiversity in your own backyard
🔍 Contribute to the Annual Ringtail Tally (citizen science in action!)
🌙 Enjoy a guided night walk along the Collie River to spot possums in their natural habitat

📅 Saturday 21 March
⏰ 5:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 Collie Family Centre, 5 Forrest St
🎟️ $5 per person (plus booking fee)

Light supper provided (GF & vegetarian options available).

👉 Book your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/possum-night-collie

Please bring a head torch, water bottle, enclosed shoes, and dress for the weather. Children under 16 must be supervised.

This is a great opportunity to connect with nature, learn new skills, and be part of protecting local wildlife 🐾💚

Join us for a hands-on workshop as part of the Community Caring for the Collie River Project and help build biodiversity along the river!

13/03/2026

Dovida will be presenting a Support at Home Information Session at the Collie Family Centre on Thursday 19th of March 2026 at 1pm. Free to attend - Afternoon tea provided. Bookings are preferred - call 9734 5343 or use to the QR code to register.

06/03/2026

Community Su***de Prevention Training – Collie

Talking about su***de can feel difficult — but learning how to have these conversations can save lives.

Community members in Collie are invited to attend a Half-day Community Su***de Prevention Training delivered by Wesley LifeForce. This free workshop will build practical skills and confidence to recognise when someone may be struggling and how to respond safely and supportively.

Participants will learn how to:
• Recognise signs someone may be at risk of su***de
• Communicate in a supportive and appropriate way
• Ask directly about su***de when someone may be struggling
• Connect people with help and support

This training is suitable for community members, volunteers, workers, and anyone who wants to better support people in their community.

📅 Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
🕒 Time: 3:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: Black Diamond Lodge, Collie
👤 Trainer: Chris Cuttone (Wesley Mission)
🍽 Cost: Free (light dinner provided)

👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wesley-lifeforce-su***de-prevention-half-day-workshop-collie-wa-tickets-1983929861622?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

📞 More information:
Chris Cuttone – Wesley Mission
📧 Chris.Cuttone@wesleymission.org.au

📱 0409 541 357

⚠️ Support is available

If this topic raises concerns for you or someone you know, support is available:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7)
• Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
• Emergency: Call 000 if someone is in immediate danger

You can also visit lifeline.org.au for online chat and additional support options.

Four hour su***de prevention training

20/02/2026

Your Community, Your Strategic Community Plan.

Help shape the Shire of Collie's key priorities over the next three years.

This is an opportunity to inform the Shire of what matters to you.

Click on the link below and contribute to the Shire of Collie's Strategic Community Plan.

https://www.research.net/r/Collie_Community_Survey

The Strategic Community Plan Survey will close at midnight on Wednesday 25 February 2026.

If you would like to discuss the Strategic Community Plan, please email: colshire@collie.wa.gov.au

16/02/2026

A series of locally run workshops has provided for a more inclusive and accessible environment for those in our community who are affected by disability.

The Collie Disability Awareness Program facilitated the workshops late last year, following financial assistance from Community Bank Collie & Districts.

The workshops were held in several locations, with an aim of bringing awareness to Collie's most prevalent disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and psychological disability.

Pictured is Disability Reference Group program facilitator, Skye, with Collie Family Centre manager, Ronald.

16/02/2026

The StandBy team are based in the South West and available to support any one in the community affected by suspected su***de loss 💙

StandBy is accessible seven days a week. Please reach out if you are needing support ☎️1300 727 247

10/11/2025

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/wa-stolen-generations-redress-scheme

The Stolen Generations era is a sorrowful and shameful part of our history, and the impacts continue to be felt across families and communities.

It's why earlier this year, our Government announced a redress scheme for members of the Stolen Generations in Western Australia.

The scheme recognises the profound harm caused when Aboriginal children were forcibly removed from their families - creating cycles of disadvantage and deep intergenerational trauma.

Today, I’ve announced that the WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is now open for applications.

While it will not bring families back together or give back the time that was lost, it stands as an acknowledgement to victims of the Stolen Generations: we are deeply sorry for what you endured.

And we remain committed to walking together on the ongoing journey towards healing and reconciliation.