Collie River Valley

Collie River Valley Family

Families in Collie can find plenty of practical ways to play, learn and spend time together, from preschool story sessions and active play to local parks and school-holiday camps. When extra help is needed, early-years, carer, financial and family wellbeing services are also available locally or through regional and national pathways.

🌈 Play, movement and outdoor time

Shire of Collie Parks and Gardens

For an easy family outing, Central Park Water and Adventure Playground has play spaces, picnic areas, electric barbecues, toilets, change rooms and free wi-fi. Soldiers’ Memorial Park includes playground equipment and a liberty swing, while Neath Park offers an adventure playground and an outdoor bicycle-skills area.

Roche Park Recreation Centre

Sporty Tots helps children aged 1–4 practise early movement skills such as running, jumping, balancing, kicking and throwing. Children’s birthday party packages are also available. Contact the recreation program coordinators on 08 9734 4388 for current program and booking details.

Western Australian Government School Holiday Camps

These regional and metropolitan day and overnight camps are designed for children from Year 4, or age 9, to Year 10, or age 15. Locations vary by holiday period and may include Camp Quaranup and selected metropolitan sites. Camps can cater for special diets, allergies and medical conditions; discuss suitability with the holiday bookings coordinator on 08 9492 9779.

📚 Early learning and parent connection

Child and Parent Centre – Collie Valley

Families in Collie and surrounding areas with children aged 0–8 can access free early-years programs and family support. Offerings include facilitated playgroups, peer-support groups and evidence-based parenting programs, and the centre is open to all community families. Phone 08 9734 3364.

Collie Public Library

Preschoolers and their parents or carers can join Sing-Along Story Time at 9.30 am on Wednesdays during school term. WA residents can obtain free library membership, which also provides access to StoryBox Library. For enquiries, phone 08 9734 9042.

🤝 Family, carer and financial support

4families – Relationships Australia WA

Available in the Bunbury catchment, including Collie, 4families provides free early-intervention help when families or carers are concerned about a child or young person’s mental, emotional or social wellbeing. Support may include counselling, information and referrals, case work, workshops, groups and help for grandparents and carers. Phone 08 6164 0600.

Anglicare WA Financial Counselling Office Collie

People experiencing financial difficulty can access free, independent and confidential financial counselling at Collie Community House. Appointments are required, and service availability can vary, so phone 08 9720 9200 before attending.

Carer Gateway – Carers WA

Unpaid carers may access counselling, peer support, coaching, tailored support packages and possible emergency respite. The pathway covers people caring for a family member or friend with disability, mental health challenges, a long-term health condition, alcohol or other drug dependency, or age-related frailty. Eligibility and suitable supports are considered during a planning session. Phone 1800 422 737.

❤ Domestic, family and sexual violence support

1800RESPECT

This national service provides counselling, information and support to people experiencing or at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence and abuse, as well as people supporting them. Phone 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or use online chat or video call; these options are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

📌 Before you go or enquire

• Check current session dates, holiday availability and booking requirements directly with the provider.
• Confirm age or school-year eligibility before registering a child.
• Ask about accessibility, supervision and any individual participation needs.
• Discuss allergies, medical conditions or dietary requirements before camps and organised activities.
• Confirm current costs where an activity is not specifically described as free.

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