Escare Inc
New Lotterywest Funding
Escare has received further funding from Lotterywest for an IT upgrade.
Staff Changes
Chris Edwards left Outside School Hours Care after 9 years of dedication and care towards the children attending and staff of the Esperance Outside School hours Care service. Chris is now a Primary School Teacher at Grass Patch.
Tracey Cameron is our new administration worker as well as an invaluable team member as Play leader and acting Senior Play leader
Funtastic Esperance Childrens Festival
The bi-annual Esperance Childrens Festival (or Fun Day Out) was a resounding success, with around 3500 people attending.
There were heaps of activities and rides from Perth, as well as, a range of slides from Esperance based Amberland.
Workshops, performances and the early years tent, were all well attended, and there were plenty of food and drinks vendors.
Sponsors for the event include; LotteryWest, Nickel Australia, Cliffs Natural Resources, Esperance Ports Sea and Land, as well as, Esperance Shire through the Community Development Fund.
Escare would like to extend its appreciation to all bodies and who have provided financial support for the 2010 Esperance Childrens Festival (Fun Day Out).
Many thanks to the Event Coordinator was Michelle Crisp.
New Adult Community Education (ACE) program for Young Parents
An exciting new series of workshops entitled "Open Access" will be commencing for young parents in Esperance. 12 workshops will be held over 7 months offering young parents the opportunity to learn lifelong skills such as parenting skills; budgeting as well as protective behaviors.
TITLE: Path Ways to Learning “Open Access” Workshops for Young Parents.
INITIAL DATES: May 7th, 14th, 21st and 27th then continues weekly on a Thursday (not school holidays) until September.
TIME : 9.30am - 12.00pm
VENUE : George Street Centre (Cnr George and Backland Street)
Morning tea and crèche provided Transport can be arranged .
Download 'Open Access" Workshop Flyer
Please contact Lorette Trocinski on (08) 9071 3110 for any queries.
New LotteryWest Funding for Outsides School Hours Care
Escare has received a substantial LotteryWest cheque for $20.657.00 for administering the Esperance Outside School Hours Care program.
The LotteryWest cheque was presented by the local member of Parliament Dr Graham Jacobs MLA, Minister for Water & Mental Health.
Tribute to Des Keitel
Des Keitel made a significant contribution to Escare, and the Esperance community, and Escare acknowledges that without Des's commitment to the Furniture Programme, the strong association that Escare enjoys with marginalised groups would not have been possible.
Read the Escare Tribute to Des Keitel.
Early Years News
The Early Years Network is an interagency group that helps to assist children and families and is currently updating the Esperance “Kids Stuff” booklet, which contains vital local information and services for children and their families within Esperance and the surrounding district.
We are keen to hear from anyone who would like to have their services added to the booklet, or if there have been any changes to contact details
Hard copies are currently available from Esperance Community Health, or at Escare situated at Lotteries House on Forrest St.
Funding to update the project came from a grant from the Department of Communities as part of the Early Years Strategy.
More Early Years News:
The Early Years Network were also successful in gaining funding for promoting breastfeeding in the Esperance community so mothers feel at ease breastfeeding in public spaces. The group plans to promote the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child and hopes to assist workplaces to become "breastfeeding-friendly".
"Breastfeeding protects babies from illness and infection, provides the perfect food, aids development of eyesight and speech, and promotes a special loving bond between mother and baby. Artificially fed babies have increased risk of illness and allergies, costs approx $1500 for 1 year and is less environmentally friendly."
The Early Years group meets regularly at Lotteries House. Everyone is welcome. Any organisations wishing to get further information can contact Janette Fletcher at Esperance Community Health on 9071 0400, or Jo Aberle at Escare on 9071 3110
Smith Family Scholarships
Escare has commenced recruitment of families to participate in the Smith Family "Learning for Life" (LFL) Scholarships.
Note: Escare Inc is a Community Partner with the Smith Family providing scholarships to families who reside in Esperance only.
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 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.
Escare Family Resource Worker
The Family Resource Worker works primarily with Aboriginal families who are consumers at Escare. Learn about the Family Resource Worker's Role.
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
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.
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