General Support Services & Counselling

Collie Family Centre

COLLIE FAMILY CENTRE INCORPORATED

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Collie Community House, 5 Forrest Street, Collie WA 6225

(08) 9734 5343

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About Us

About Us

 
 
Collie Family Centre is a not for profit organisation operating out of Collie Community House in Collie, Western Australia. We offer counselling services, community and support programs, room hire, and referrals to a range of organisations operating in Collie and Bunbury.
Collie Family Centre can link you up with services that can assist you in the Collie area. If you need information or referrals, please come and see us at Collie Community House for a chat, or call 9734 5343.

History

The Collie Family Centre (originally known as the Collie Family Support and Resource Group) was formed in 1991 with the purpose of addressing the issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse in the Collie Community. Over the years it evolved to support women with family, and provide counselling services.

In 1994 the organisation shifted its focus to general family issues, and then began to incorporate a wider range of services under a new name, Collie Family and Children’s Inc. In 2011, the Collie Family Centre was nominated for the Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Collie Family Centre now operate from the Collie Community House, provide a range of support programs, with a focus on mental health counselling.

The Collie Community House was built by the Department of Child Protection specifically for government users including the Collie Family Centre, Anglicare Financial Advisors and the Child Health Nurse.

Collie Family Centre took over the administration of Collie Community House in March 2018.

Our Services

 
 
Collie Family Centre manage the Collie Community House, which offers a wide range of programs, including those offered by the Centre, and by organisations running outreach, health, wellness and community programs from the Centre.

  • Room Hire

  • Counselling

    • Collie Family Centre provides free, confidential, counselling and group support to the Collie Community and surrounding areas.
      The Collie Family Centre is funded through the Mental Health Commission to provide counselling to individuals experiencing mental health related issues. 
      Referrals are accepted from service providers and general practitioners. Self referrals are also welcome. Counselling can only be provided to individuals aged from 16 years and up.

  • Pathways

  • Qi Gong

    • Qi Gong (pronounced as Chi Kung) is a low impact activity that assists in increasing balance, general wellbeing and managing stress. 
      Please call the Collie Family Centre on 9734 5343 or De on 0458 613 656 to register your interest.

  • Parenting Groups

    • Collie Family Centre runs occasional parenting programs and workshops, in partnership with the Child And Parent Centre and other parenting organisations. Our workshops include Incredible Years, and Tuning Into Teens Parenting Workshop for parents of children aged 10-16.

  • Knitting Group

    • First Tuesday of the each month 1pm-3pm
      The Collie Family Centre and South West Women's Health have formed a monthly women's group to encourage women of all ages to come together and share their knowledge, ideas and experiences.   
      Kathleen will be the group facilitator who will be there to support the women in developing the group. The group is free and light refreshment will be provided on the day.
      For more information email Kathleen on [email protected] or call 0400 033 215

  • Sewing Group

    • Tuesday 9.30am-12pm
      Our sewing group is a learning and social group for anyone interested in knitting, sewing, crocheting, embroidering and patchwork.
      Learn new skills or improve on your existing ones with a friendly group who are willing to help out. Thanks to a previous grant we are equipped with sewing machines, an overocker, a dressmaker’s dummy, a mirror and an ironing board.
      The group is open to the public.

  • GROW Support Group

    • Thursday 9.30am-11.30am
      The Grow Program is based on a 12-step program of personal growth, mutual help and support that draws on many principles for all areas of help. At each meeting, members share how they came to GROW and how they’re exploring self-improvement as they work on their personal recovery. Recovery isn’t a straight road and that’s where the support of others can help. Everyone in the group has opportunities to share their experiences of coping with mental ill-health.  
      Joining a Grow group is free and confidential – you don’t need to have a referral or a doctor’s diagnosis. You can even choose to remain anonymous and bring a support person with you. Groups are open to all adults over 18 years old.

  • Men's Social Group

    • Wednesday 1.00pm-3.00pm
      Come down to the Collie Family Centre on Wednesday afternoons for a chat and some lunch with other men in the Collie Community. All ages welcome free lunch, tea and coffee provided.

Quick Facts About The Region

Collie Family Centre is located in the suburb of Collie, the council of Collie and the federal electorate of O'connor.