Collie Family Centre

10/08/2026

Binar Futures is coming today! Come and see the awesome crew for an amazing basketball program.
Ages: High school aged
3pm-5pm at PCYC.

10/08/2026

The South West Prevention Team have developed localised posters aimed at increasing awareness of where to access support for Alcohol and Other Drug use. These will be unique to each town within the South West, starting with Busselton, Collie and Margaret River. Please feel free to share and disseminate relevant posters within your local communities - Busselton Poster

03/08/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – Administration Officer

The Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry is seeking a highly organised and motivated Administration Officer to join our team!

This is a part-time position (15 hours per week) with flexibility required for occasional after-hours events and meetings. There is potential for growth in hours and annual leave coverage.

We’re looking for someone with:
✅ Strong administration and communication skills
✅ Excellent attention to detail
✅ Confidence with computers and digital platforms
💻 Xero experience is desirable (training provided)

The role includes administration support, membership coordination, marketing, social media updates, website content, and event support.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role supporting local businesses and the Collie community, we’d love to hear from you!

📄 See the full position description for details.
Please share with anyone who may be interested.
https://www.colliejobs.wa.gov.au/industry/administration-secretarial/job/207836/administration-officer

24/07/2026

16/07/2026

Shed Happens – Men's Health & Wellbeing Gathering

You're invited to join us for an honest, relaxed, evening of connection and conversation for men.

Shed Happens is a safe space for blokes to come together, share a yarn, listen to real stories, and support one another through life's challenges. There's no pressure to speak—you can talk, listen, or simply be part of the room.

🍔 Your $10 ticket includes a burger and a soft drink. If money is tight, please don't let that stop you. Come along anyway and the organisers will shout you. Shed Happens is about looking after each other, not adding pressure.

This is a drug- and alcohol-free event, providing a respectful and supportive environment for all men.

If you're looking for connection, encouragement, or simply a night out with good blokes and good food, Shed Happens is for you. All men are welcome.

📅 Monday, 27 July 2026
🕕 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍 Rowing Shed, Minningup Pool, Collie

⚠️ Please register before the event to help the organisers with catering and planning.

👉 Register here: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8091/Event/shed-happens-1

Please share this post with any men in our community who may enjoy the opportunity to connect.

10/07/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT AUSALERT AND SAFE PHONES ⚠️

The Australian Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is launching AusAlert - a new national warning system that sends emergency messages to compatible mobile devices, including phones, tablets and watches. It’s a fast and reliable way to help keep Australians informed so they can act quickly during disasters such as bushfires, severe weather and public health emergencies.

Before AusAlert is ready to use in October 2026, NEMA needs to test the system locally and nationally. They also want all Australians to know what an AusAlert will look and sound like and how to stay safe when receiving an alert.

Being aware of the AusAlert system is especially important for those with a Safe Phone, as the alerts may expose these safety devices. The advice from NEMA is that if it is not safe to receive AusAlerts on your Safe Phone, keep the device off or in ✈️ Aeroplane Mode.

🚨 A national test of AusAlert will happen on Monday, 27 July 2026 at 2pm AEST 🚨

During the test, all compatible mobile devices in Australia will receive an alert simultaneously. The national tests will be Critical Alert, which means:

• Your mobile device will vibrate and make a loud siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds before stopping.
• Your device will vibrate and make the sound EVEN IF IT IS ON ‘SILENT’ OR ‘DO NOT DISTURB’.
• You can’t turn off Critical Alerts.

If you are concerned about receiving National Test Alert, please follow these steps.

• One hour before the test - Turn off your mobile device or put it in aeroplane mode.
• During and after the test - Keep your device off or in aeroplane mode for 24 hours.

NEMA has engaged with DV Safe Phone to communicate this message to all partners that supply our Safe Phones to victim-survivors. We encourage partners to discreetly communicate with any individual who has received a Safe Phone to ensure they are aware of these upcoming events. We will continue to communicate with you in the lead-up to the National Test date on Monday, 27 July 2026.

🔗 For more information on AusAlert, please visit their website: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

09/07/2026

🌿 Free WA Recovery College Workshops – Coming to Collie! 🌿

Looking to improve your wellbeing, reduce stress, or explore new ways to support your mental health? The WA Recovery College Alliance is offering two FREE workshops at the Collie Family Centre this September!

🖊️ Find Your Zen in Zentangles
📅 Saturday 5 September | 🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm
Discover the calming art of Zentangles and learn a simple, creative practice to increase focus, reduce stress, and enhance your sense of wellbeing.

Course Link: https://www.warecoverycollege.org.au/coursedetails?recordId=recrpZSiybnMJV4oK

🌸 Bloom and Grow: Vision Boarding
📅 Saturday 12 September | 🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm
Create a vision board to bring your hopes and goals to life while exploring practical ways to support your mental health and personal growth.

Course link: https://www.warecoverycollege.org.au/coursedetails?recordId=recmcCdqwaE3pGRSA

📍 Venue: Collie Family Centre
5 Forrest Street, Collie

✅ Free to attend
✅ Open to everyone aged 18+
✅ Registration is essential

To enrol or find out more, visit: warecoverycollege.org.au/courses or call 1300 285 751.

Take some time for yourself this September—we'd love to see you there! 💚

09/07/2026

⏰ Reminder: FREE Parenting Workshops in Collie ⏰

Don’t forget — free Kaleidoscope parenting workshops are coming up soon to in Collie - in partnership with Greenhouse Paediatrics.

These practical sessions support families with children aged 0–8 years, covering development, behaviour and sensory needs.

🧩 How to Bring the Team Together to Support Your Child
📆Tues 21 July | 9am - 12pm | Child & Parent Centre - Collie Valley
✅ To book: https://bit.ly/4nJWFV8 | Enquiries: 08 9734 3364

🧩 Understanding ADHD with Paediatrician Q&A
📆Tues 21 July | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Child & Parent Centre - Collie Valley
✅ To book: https://bit.ly/4v18xoR | Enquiries: 08 9734 3364

👣 Understanding Sensory Processing
📆 Thurs 23 July | 9am - 12:30pm | Child & Parent Centre - Collie Valley
✅ To book: https://bit.ly/42PmrOn | Enquiries: 08 9734 3364