ESCARE Family and Community Service
Escare was established in March 1982 as an independent community incentive. Prior to this, Esperance had had a Family Support Officer for 3 years under the Federal “Family Support Scheme”.
The Officer was based at the Shire and at one point shared an office with the ranger.
In 1982, when the ‘Shire’ declined to continue support, a ground swell of local opinion determined the service should continue. The Federal Department sponsoring the Family Support Scheme acknowledged that the Esperance Service was highly successful and that funds would be extended if a managing body could be formed.
In a local newspaper survey, the local community gave overwhelming support for the Family Support Service to continue as a Community Based Organisation.
Soon after, a local Management Committee was formed and funding was extended. And, by June 1983, we had become an ‘Incorporated’ body.
Escare is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of programs we offer. All people are welcome, irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Escare aims to increase the capacity of individuals and families, to assist with daily living challenges, and to enrich community life.
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