Here, we dive into the changes shaping Collie right now during the town's Just Transition. We explore what the future holds for our community as we diversify the economy beyond its long‑standing reliance on coal, and how the local Just Transition Working Group is driving local action.
Produced in partnership with Collie Community Radio.
Visit wa.gov.au/colliejusttransition for more information and to submit your questions.
In this episode, we speak with Kathy Keay – Director Strategic Partnerships - and Kate Cummings - Manager Collie Digital Content – to discuss the Collie Job Connect app – an innovative platform designed to connect local job seekers, employers and training opportunities within the Collie region.
We explore the vision behind the app, the journey of bringing the app to life, and how it was developed to support workforce transition and create stronger employment pathways for the community.
This episode was recorded shortly after the launch, with figures reflecting the early stages of the initiative.
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Visit Collie Job Connect
www.colliejobs.wa.gov.au
Have a question on Collie’s Just Transition? Let us know here.
30 Jun 2026
How Partners in Safety is helping protect Collie’s workforce
In this episode, we speak with Alecia Swan – business owner of Partners in Safety.
Backed by funding through the Collie Futures Small Grants Program, Partners in Safety has become a one-stop shop for PPE, workwear, safety equipment, consulting, and practical workplace support for businesses across the region.
Alecia shares the journey from identifying the opportunity, navigating startup life as a local family business, and how community support, resilience, and a passion for workplace safety have helped shape the business into what it is today.
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Visit Partners In Safety
Partnersinsafety.au
@partnersinsafety
Have a question on Collie’s transition? Let us know here.
24 Feb 2026
From Tassie to Collie: A look at the town’s new national diving academy
Hear from one of Collie’s newest additions - the Commercial Dive Academy, now firmly anchored in town after expanding from Tasmania.
In just a short time, the Academy has brought a wave of new students to Collie, all sharpening their commercial diving skills while getting out and enjoying our town’s best assets, from world‑class mountain bike trails to the natural attractions that are keeping students busy while here.
As Collie continues to transition, the Academy is injecting fresh momentum into the town’s diversification and giving visitors a whole new reason to spend time here. Hear from Managing Director Alan on why Collie stood out as the perfect inland base, how the Academy is already supporting local businesses, and what this growing industry means for our community’s future.
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