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Investing in our children, young people & families to build safe, healthy & connected communities.

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential.

We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, empowerment, and active involvement of children, families, and young people. By partnering with other NGOs, community groups, and government agencies, we deliver prevention and early intervention programs informed by the latest research and best practices, tailored to meet the needs of our community.

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End to End Driver Training Program

Supporting participants in their journey to achieving their drivers licence.

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Child & Parent Centre Carey Park

Helping you give your children the best start in life.

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Child & Parent Centre Collie Valley

Helping you give your children the best start in life.

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Yallo Dalyellup

A welcoming space for families and children to connect, play and grow together.

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Have you noticed people wearing **red shoes** this Have you noticed people wearing **red shoes** this September?

There’s a story behind them. 

Red Shoes Rockis a global campaign raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) — and it began with one person wanting to make an invisible disability visible.

In 2013, RJ Formanek, an adult living with FASD, started wearing red shoes to stand out and encourage people to ask questions and start conversations about FASD.

What started with one pair of red shoes has grown into a movement that helps raise awareness, reduce stigma and amplify the voices of people living with FASD.

So this September, we’re putting on our red shoes (or clothes/ accessories) and asking:

👠 What can we learn?
👠 What can we do differently?
👠 How can we create greater understanding and support for people living with FASD?

FASD is often described as an invisible disability. Understanding that behaviours or difficulties may be a result of differences in brain development, rather than simply a child or young person being *“naughty”, can change the way we respond and support them.

We believe understanding leads to connection, and connection creates better outcomes for children, young people and families.

So this September, let’s make FASD visible. We will be wearing red shoes or accessories at our Beautiful Bumps event, celebrating pregnancy and beyond. 

Find out more on Child and Parent Centre-CollieValley 

Find out more about FASD Awareness Month and the Red Shoes Rock campaign through [FASD Hub Australia or NOFASD

#RedShoesRock #FASDAwarenessMonth #FASD #FASDAwareness #FASDCommunity #InvisibleDisability #Neurodiversity #UnderstandingMatters #InvestingInOurYouth #NOFASD #RadianceSouthWest
We all have those moments when emotions are runnin We all have those moments when emotions are running high with anger, frustration, stress, sadness or feeling completely overwhelmed.

But before getting behind the wheel, it’s worth taking a moment to check in with yourself.

Strong emotions can affect the way we drive, leading to:
⚠️ Poor decision-making
⚠️ Reduced focus and slower reaction times
⚠️ Aggressive or unsafe driving behaviours

So what can you do?

🫁 Pause & breathe before you start the car. Give yourself a moment to reset.
☕ Take a break if you’re already driving and notice you’re becoming overwhelmed. Pull over somewhere safe and give yourself time to settle.
🧘 Use calming strategies that work for you — mindfulness, breathing, music or simply taking some quiet time.
🚌 Delay the trip if you need to. If you’re too upset to drive safely, consider waiting until you feel calmer or using public transport or another safe option.

There’s no shame in saying, “I’m not in the right headspace to drive right now.”

Sometimes the safest journey is the one you choose to take a little later.

#EndtoEndDrivingProgram #InvestingInOurYouth #LearntoDrive #DrivingSupports #SaferRoads #RoadSafety #MentalHealth #YoungDrivers #DriverEducation #Bunbury #RegionalRoads #RegionalRoadSafety
One month. Five ways to be active with @actbelongc One month. Five ways to be active with @actbelongcommit 

This Active August, try one or two different activities each week and discover what works for you. Whether you're keeping mentally, physically, socially, spiritually or culturally active, it's all about doing more of what helps you feel good.

#actbelongcommit #mentalwellbeing #ActiveAugust
Keep your mind active with puzzles, crosswords, le Keep your mind active with puzzles, crosswords, learning a new skill or language, reading a good book, or trying a new hobby – whatever you enjoy.

Peppy Project  regularly offers young people the chance to try new activities, explore different interests and discover skills they may never have considered before.

Our local libraries are also fantastic community hubs, offering free workshops, guest speakers, creative activities and lifelong learning opportunities for people of all ages. If you're looking to try something new this month, why not see what's happening at your nearest library?

#ActiveAugust #ActBelongCommit #InvestingInOurYouth #MentalWellbeing #LifelongLearning #PeppyProject #CommunityConnection #KeepLearning #TrySomethingNew #SouthWestWA

Acknowledgement of Country

IIOY acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Owners of Country, the Noongar people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.

We pay our respects to their ancestors and Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people engaged with our programs.

IIOY is committed to working in partnership with Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nation’s voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

Reconciliation Action Plan 2025

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