Escare Inc
Escare Youth Worker Update
Brioni McGrath has moved on unexpectedly to a remote community to work with her partner as youth and community worker.
Escare is lucky enough to have contracted Phillip Evans who is working with the Disability Services Commission on an initiative called "one and all". Phillip will to work with the Escare Youth Service for a short term project relating to young people at risk, disability inclusion and sport and recreation services in Esperance.
Please contact Phillip in 9071 3110 to find out more.
Escare Staff Updates
Jo Aberle has returned from extended leave. Jo works Monday- Thursday.
Lorrette Trocinski who was Escare Coordinator during this period of leave, has now left Escare to pursue endeavours beyond Esperance.
Shelly Napijallo is the Family Support Worker and Natalie Symonds (former Youth Worker) is our newly appointed position of Family & Community Worker.
These two roles fulfil the objectives of our current agreement with the Department for Communities to deliver services to families while contributing to community capacity building activities.
Re-structure the Escare Financial Counselling Service
Peta Horan is now the Escare Financial Counsellor, after the recent re-structure of the Escare Financial Counselling Service. This position is now a full time role.
Contact Peta for appointments on 08 90713101.
Escare Financial Counselling Service
Smith Family Ceases Community Partnerships
Unfortunately, the Smith Family "Learning for Life" (LFL) Scholarships will no longer be offered in Esperance. The Smith Family have ceased their partnerships with all community partners (such as Escare) as part of their recent strategic plan.
Escare regrets this development. The families who are currently on Smith Family scholarships will continue to be sponsored and managed via the Perth office.
New Escare Committee
The Escare AGM was held on the 28th of September with a Management Committee elected.
New members are always welcome. Call 9071 3110 if you are interested in being part of this important Community service in Esperance.
Pay It Forward
The Escare Youth service have been holding a "Pay it forward" programme to assist people in the local community this Winter.
The Young People with Escare Youth Worker Nat Symonds, have held a blanket drive, Soup drop off, made wheat bags and distributed them.
The group has had fantastic support from the local community and on these cold days and nights (and increased electricity charges) the blankets are really appreciated.
The Young people involved attend a regular Wednesday afternoon group at Lotteries House.
My Time
MyTime groups provide local support for mums, dads, grandparents and anyone caring for a young child with a disability or chronic medical condition.
Parents can socialise and share ideas with others who understand
the rewards and intensity of the caring role.
Group meets fortnightly at Lotteries House.
Please contact Lorette 9071 3110 for further information.
Escare is proud to be in partnership with "Ngala" in Perth to provide this group.
Visit: www.ngala.com.au
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]. Currently inactive.
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