For this episode, we take you trackside to the Collie Motorplex – one of WA’s premier regional motorsport facilities and a hub for racing enthusiasts across the state.

From grassroots events and community days, to supporting locals in professional racing, the Motorplex has grown to play a big role in Collie’s tourism identity and economy.

Hear from Anna, Manager at the Collie Motorplex, on some exciting developments shaping the future of the attraction, including all the details on the national event they’re proud to be hosting in town next year. Hear co-host John chat with Anna about what this means for Collie, local businesses, and the region’s growing reputation as a destination for speed, skill, and world-class competition.

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Visit the Collie Motorplex

Colliemotorplex.org.au

@collie_motorplex

Have a question on Collie’s transition? Let us know here.

With a proud history in coal mining, preparing Collie’s coal workforce for change is no small job.

In this episode, we unpack the support offered to local workers preparing for change with the frontline perspective of one of Collie’s longstanding Transition Consultants, Vicky. Working directly with those in the coal industry, Vicky helps workers navigate training opportunities, overcome training challenges, and helps map out training plans toward positive futures in an evolving transition.

One of Collie’s career advisors, Jess, also shares how families, local students and the community is responding to the transition, and how it’s shifting workforce trends and aspirations in town.

Have a question for Collie’s Jobs and Skills Centre? Contact the team direct here or call 1800 621 445.

The WA Government is proud to have partnered with Collie Community Radio to bring you this episode.

Content warning: This episode touches on themes of mental health and suicide. If this brings anything up for you - help is available. Reach out for chat on the 24/7 MATES Line on 1300 642 111 or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

For a town built on hard work and generational experience in coal, the transition changes ahead aren’t always going to be just economic – for some, they’re a little more personal. In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional toll that can bring added pressure, stress, and a lot of unknowns for the community and workforce.

Hear from Liam Cubbage, CEO of Mates in Mining WA, on why mental health is becoming a vital part of the conversation in town, and how their upcoming work in Collie will make a difference on the ground.

Have a question on Collie’s transition? Get in touch with us here.

The WA Government is proud to have partnered with Collie Community Radio to bring you this episode.