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Escare Incorporated is a community based organisation in Esperance Western Australia.

The Escare Mission

Escare aims to increase the capacity of individuals and families, to assist with daily living challenges, and to enrich community life.

Learn more about Escare Incorporated.

Escare Celebrates 25 years of Incorporation

Micheal HendersonEscare Incorporated celebrated its 25th birthday on the 24th September 2008 at Esperance Lotteries House.

Past members, consumers, agencies and members attended a morning tea to celebrate. Archives, past activities photos and tales were shared. Special recycling bags and shopping lists were available as a memento of the occasion.

View 25th Birthday Photos

The Escare annual AGM was held immediately after and a new committee elected with Tina Newman elected Chairperson; Sue Marsh as Secretary and Erin Pilmer as Treasurer.

New Financial Counsellor Appointed

Escare warmly welcomes Jennifer Potae to the Escare team. Jennifer will be job sharing (18 hours per week), with Ellen Moffat to provide a full time financial counselling service to the town of Esperance. For further enquires please call 9071 3101.

Return to Work: A Smooth Transition?

If you are currently taking leave or have left your employer to care for children, Escare would like to invite you, on behalf of the University of NSW, to participate in a study that aims to examine what factors are important when parents decide to return to work and what types of support and assistance would make this transition smoother.

Once you complete the Online questionnaire, you will also have the option to enter a draw to win $200 worth of gift vouchers from the store of your choice.

Click here for more information about this study and to access the survey location [33kb PDF].

Smith Family Scholarships

Smith Family LogoEscare has commenced recruitment of families to participate in the Smith Family "Learning for Life" (LFL) Scholarships.

The Learning for Life suite of interconnecting programs offered by The Smith Family today provides financially disadvantaged students with support through financial scholarships to assist with education expenses such as uniforms, books and excursions. 

Esperance "Kids Stuff" Booklet

A parents guide to services available for families and Children in Esperance Western Australia. This booklet was launched during National Families Week , a project instigated by the Esperance Early Years Network and completed by Escare coordinator Jo Aberle and Community Health Nurse Janette Fletcher. The initial printing cost were sponsored by the Esperance Port Authority.

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Young Parents Playgroup

Weekly Young Parents Playgroup is being held Mondays 11.45 to 1.30pm to be held the Esperance Playgroup, Black Street.
Learn more about the Young Parents Playgroup

Contact Lorette or Jo at Escare on (08) 9071 310 or Janette Fletcher at Community Health on (08) 9071 0400


Lotterywest Grant

Lotterywest LogoEscare gratefully received funding from Lotterywest to purchase a Commuter Bus in January 2008.

The bus will be utilised every day for the Outside School Hours Care and Youth and Family Support activities.



Free Financial Counselling Service
Esperance Financial Counseling Service

Escare offers Esperance a FREE Financial Counseling Service. The service aims to help individuals and families gain financial knowledge and control over their lives. Learn more about the new Esperance Financial Counseling Service.

Aboriginal Resource Worker
Escare Aboriginal Resource Worker

The Aboriginal Resource Worker works primarily with Aboriginal families who are consumers at Escare. Learn about the Aboriginal Resource Worker's Role.

Esperance Outside of School Hours Care
Escare Childcare Service

Esperance Before School, After School and Vacation Care are now collectively known as Esperance Outside of School Hours Care. Learn about Esperance Outside School Hours Care

Youth Service
Escare Youth Service

Escare offers a part-time youth service offering practical assistance, outreach, recreational camps, referrals and advocacy. Learn more about the Youth Service.

Download Quarterly Newsletter
Escare's Free Quarterly Newsletter

Escare publishes and distributes a free newsletter around Esperance, containing information regarding Escare activities, as well as other related community activities.
Download the latest Escare Newsletter [PDF].

If you would like to join our mailing list to receive the FREE quarterly newsletter, phone Escare on (08) 9071 3110 or email us at

 

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