Escare Family & Community Service
Escare Incorporated started soley as a Family Support Service in 1982 and has continued to support families in a variety of ways for over 35 years. What was formerly the Escare Family Support Service is now known as the Escare Family & Communtiy Service, the name reflecting the strategic directions of the services funding body; The Department of Communities (WA).
Activities include;
Workshops and Groups; Escare facilitate and project manage Life Skills Development, Practical Skills Development and Relationship Building/Personal Development workshops and or groups. Group participants have the opportunity to build on, or are linked to, community support networks, other community resources, learn new skills and increase confidence to continue new endeavours.
Individual Consultations; Face to face support is offered that may be able to assist individuals and families reach identified goals. This form of consultaion will support the development of confidence and skills by identifying and building upon strengths, knowledge and accessing relevant resources and natural supports in the community.
Access to individual consultation is via self referral or via referrals from external agencies.
Working with Aboriginal Families; Escare has a strong working relationship with many Aboriginal families in Esperance. Escare offer anart group called Yorgah Barmah in partnerhsip wiht Esperance Communtiy Arts and Aborginal Arts and Language reference group.It is a privilege to get to know many indigenous families and the Escare Team learn a great deal about our community from an Aboriginal perspective.
Community Education; Escare provides workshops in the local community such as 1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching Parenting Program and Protective Behaviours. Escare is also involved in the planning and delivery of community events, often partnering with local service providers. Some of these activities include; the Bi-annual Kids Fun Day Out and being the backbone of networks such as the Early years Network and Lifespan Esperance. We also particpate in networking and awareness raising activities throughout the community.
Resourcing the Community by way of the Quarterly newsletter with updated information on services for individuals and families such as Toy Libraries, play groups and community services as well as our comprehensive website and the Kids Stuff booklet (download on home page) and a Resouce Booklet.
More Information
To make an appointment or for more information contact Megs or Nat on (08) 9071 3110, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Escare aims to increase the capacity of individuals and families, to assist with daily living challenges, and to enrich community life'
