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Australian Breastfeeding Association 93401200 Bay of Isles Community Outreach (BOICO) 9072 1072 ESCARE INC Centrelink 58 The Esplanade 132468 Manager: Jo Aberle
Cannery Arts Centre 90713599 Telephone 90713110 Fax 90717193 Commonwealth Carelink 1800 052 222 Mobile 0419 905233 Centrecare (Counselling) 52 The Esplanade (Formerly Radio House) 90832600 Email: [email protected]
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team 90710444 Escare Development Officer Child Care - Outside School Hours Care Natalie Symonds 90717227 0409832125 - Lingalonga 90712281 Telephone 90713110 Fax 90717193 - Cubby House for Little Treasures 90717789 Email: [email protected]
Community Health Centre Forrest St 9071 0400C Esperance Family & Community Service 90553013 Clare Franklyn Registered Psychologist (12-25yrs) Megs Sims – Family & Community Worker Dept of Child Protection & Family Support (Dept. Communities) 90832566 Telephone 90713110 Fax 90717193 Dept of Housing and Works Mobile 0488 713110 90723000 Maintenance (Dept. Communities) 1300 137 677 Email: [email protected] Disability Services (Dept. Communities) 9071 6634 Escare Youth Service Esperance Hospital 90710888 Linda Tobin
Esperance Care Services (Gilpin Street) 90716310 Telephone 9071311 Mobile 0408 542887 Esperance Community Arts 90721158 Email: [email protected] Esperance Crisis Accommodation 90714395 Esperance Outside School Hours Care Esperance District Education 90719100 After School Care and Vacation Care Esperance Volunteer Resource Centre 90720346 George St Centre, Cnr George & Backland St, Forrest Personnel 90715358 Esperance WA 6450 Hope Community Services 90715169 or 1300 664 137 Phone/Fax: 9071 7227 Mobile: 0409 832125 ESCARE Email: [email protected] ESCARE Family & Community Service, Youth Worker, Financial Lotteries House, Forrest St 9071 3110 INCORPORATED Counsellor, Outside School Hours Care 9071 3101 Esperance Financial Counselling Service Increasing the capacity GIFSA Lotteries House, Forrest St 90721726 Financial counsellor Peta Horan is available of individuals and Homecare 90831800 between9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday - Friday. families, to assist with Leisure Centre – swimming pool/gym Black St 90831700 For more information or an appointment contact: Telephone 90713101 Fax 90717193 daily living challenges Max Employment 90716685 Email: [email protected] and to enrich Mental Health 90710444 One and All Project Playgroup Black St, Esperance 0427 907 216 community life! Building an inclusive environment for people of all Police 90798999 ages and abilities. For more information contact: Senior Citizens 9071 2268 Linda Tobin – Project Officer Telephone: 90713110 Toy Library EDRA Sports House, James St 0407 721156 Fax: 90717193 Email: [email protected] Victim Support Service 90832600 ESCARE services are primarily funded by: Updated October 2018. WA Department of Communities P A R E N T I N G Information & Helplines 90213666 or Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Mytime groups provide support for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone caring for a child (up to the age of 16) with a 1800 019 900 disability or chronic medical condition. Assoc. for the Blind WA 1800 658 388 Escare in partnership with Ngala run this regular group. Call 90713110. ATO National Hardship Hotline 1300 788 347 BOYSTOWN – Parentline 1300 30 1300 “New Parent” Group Breastfeeding Helpline 1800MUM2MUM Cancer Council Helpline 131120 FOR PARENTS WITH BABIES 0-6 MONTHS THURSDAYS 10AM-12NOON Carers Counselling Line - 24 Hrs 1800 007 332 Contact Michelle Pitman at Community Health 9071 0400 Carers Helpline * Face to Face 1300 227 377
To download the ‘Kids Stuff’ booklet or to search the Esperance Library ‘Community Database’ and CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICE 1800 688 009 much more visit: www.escare.org.au Crisis Care 1800 6220258 Dads in Distress 1300 853 437 Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 007 339 BETTER START MEN’S Helpline 1800 000 599 Better Start for children with disability. Registration and Information Service Equal Opportunity 1800 198 149 1800 242 636 or www.betterstart.net.au All matters regarding discrimination www.equalopportunity.wa.gov.au Family Court Matters: Parenting Workshops, Groups and more… Family Court Counselling service 1800 199 228 Family Law Hotline www.familycourt.gov.au 1800 050 321 Introduction to Solids – Babies 3-6 months 1300 650 579 Triple P Positive Parenting Legal aid www.legalaid.wa.gov.au 1300 139 188 For further information call Janette Fletcher 90710400 Family Help Line 1800 643 000 Community Health Centre, Forrest Street Family Relationships Advice Line 1800050321 Financial Counselling Hotline 1800 889 364 MEGS – Mothers Encouragement Group Goldfields Community Legal Service 1300 139 188 Support and Encouragement for Mums - Meets Tuesday Fortnights, Free Creche, Health Direct (24 hr Nurse triage) 1800022222 To join or for more information contact: “Hey Dad” 1800 111 545 Nareena – 0407 261 215 or [email protected] JET Child Care 13 6150 Isolated Parents Association 90785035 SIDS & KIDS PARENT SUPPORT Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Supporting parents who have experienced the loss of a child from miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss or the Lifeline 131114 death of a child up to twelve years. Mercy Reconnect Youth Help line 1800 800 046 Contact: Gabby 0409088584 Ngala Helpline 1800 111 546 Escare Incorporated Ombudsman For complaints regarding a Government Department 928 7300 or 1800 117 000 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching parent course, Engaging Adolescents parent course, The State Ombudsman-18th Floor, St Martin's Tower, 44 St George's Terrace, Perth WA Protective Behaviours parent course The Commonwealth Ombudsman 1300 362 072 www.comb.gov.au Register your interest by calling 90713110 Parent Drug Information Service 1800 653 203 Esperance Outside School Hours Care 24 Hour telephone support, counseling, info & referral service for parents concerned about 9442 5050 for primary school aged children their child's drug use After School Care and Vacation Care Call 90717227 or 0409 832 125 Parent Helpline 1800 654 432 Poisons 131126 Psychiatric Emergency Service 1800 676 822 BOYSTOWN – Parentline : 1300 301300 8am-10pm 7 days a week Read Write Now 1800 018 802 We provide support, counselling and parent education for the cost of a local call*. Samaritans Suicide Emergency & Youth line 1800 198 313 or 907121297 Web counselling - Web counselling lets you communicate one-on-one, real time with a Parentline counsellor. Stepping Ahead www.stepfamily.asn.au 85227007 Web counselling is open Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 2pm. www.parentline.com.au Tenancy Advice Service: Goldfields Community Legal Service Kalgoorlie 1300 139188 Parenting Connection WA Tenants Advice Service: Perth 1800 621 888 www.taswa.org Local parenting services to suit your local community. Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre 1300 85 85 84 Parenting Connection WA runs workshops, groups and activities to help you to be the best parent YOUTHLINK & YOUTHREACH SOUTH 1300 362 569 you can be. Joint Referral Process – Mon-Fri 12.30-4.30pm Ph: (08) 9068 1821 E: [email protected] Playtime for Kids PLAYGROUPS ReachOut.com is Australia’s leading online youth mental health service, ESPERANCE PLAYGROUP where you can get the help you need, where and when you need it. CRN Black Street and Jane Street Every year ReachOut.com helps hundreds of thousands of people Email: [email protected] under 25 tackle everything from finding motivation to getting through really tough times. Visit the website today! NULSEN PLAYGROUP Wednesdays 9 – 10.45am @ Nulsen Kindy - Phone 90714466 for information
CONDINGUP PLAYGROUP Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30am @ Community Centre Eheadspace is a confidential, free and secure space where a young person or their family can web chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional. www.eheadspace.org.au 1pm-1am AEST or CASCADE PLAYGROUP - Children 0-5 years 1800 650 890 10pm-1pm AEST Cascade Recreation Association – Wednesdays 9am to 11am
Beyondblue's website for young people - www.youthbeyondblue.com Wanslea Early Learning and Development Goldfields – Family Day Care provides information on depression, anxiety and how to help a friend. Contact: 9000 3070 You can call the beyondblue info line on 1300 22 4636 Lingalonga Early Years Learning Centre – Child Care Contact: (08) 9071 2281 ESCARE YOUTH SERVICE Cubby House's Little Treasures – Child Care Escare runs a part-time Youth Service that offers a regular group, information, Contact: (08) 9071 7789 referrals, advocacy, one to one assistance and recreational activities to young Looking for an inexpensive way to provide educational toys for your kids? "at risk" people, ages between 12-18 years, in Esperance. Come and join the ESPERANCE TOY LIBRARY Open Saturdays 9.30-11.00am EDRA Sports House, James Street Esperance 6450 Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private and confidential, phone counselling service Email: [email protected] specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Any time. Any reason You can talk with our team for free on 1800 55 1800,via email or WebChat. We listen and care. Talking helps. Mytime groups provide support for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone caring for a child (up to the Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing age of 16) with a disability or chronic medical condition. a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. How MyTime Works We're committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe MyTime groups provide a place to socialise, to discuss, to get information, and to support and be supported through connection, compassion and hope. by other carers. Escare provide a facilitator for groups and offer a play helper when required. CALL US - 131114 For more information contact: Megs or Nat @ Escare 90713110 HAPPENINGS at the ESPERANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY LIFE IS ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONS! Toddler Time for 0-3yrs – Stories, rhymes, songs and easy activities. Pling is WA's first youth services directroy in smartphone App format. Use the App to Monday and Wednesday 10.30am search for, learn more about and connect with services all over WA. Story Time 0-5 yrs– Come along and join in the fun at our story and activity session. Every Monday and Thursday at 10.30am. Supporting Young People and their mental health For more information contact: 90831500 Free Online Counselling Service for 12-24yrs Contact Escare for more information 90713110 Community Services SPORT & RECREATION CONT… BAY OF ISLES LEISURE CENTRE Black Street, Esperance Esperance Crisis Accommodation Service Inc. Office Hrs: 8.30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. Phone: 9083 1700 Fax: 90831700 Email: [email protected] Lachie’s House ~ Short term, Crisis Accommodation for families, men, women and children. 14 Emily Street Mara Women's Safe House ~ Provides safe emergency accommodation to women and children escaping ESPERANCE DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - Auskick, Juniors or Seniors domestic violence and women and children in crisis. 24hours 7 day access. Phone number : 08 90721538 Email Address: [email protected] Phone: 9071 4395 Email: [email protected] • Support, referrals, advocacy and information. Child Support Worker. • Supported Accommodation Assistance Program ESPERANCE NETBALL ASSOCIATION Contact: Sharelle Walter 0428 714338 Goldfields Community Legal/Tenants Advice Centre ESPERANCE SOCCER ASSOCIATION Visits Esperance on a regular basis. Call the Esperance Court House for appointment times or Phone: 0488 220 939 Email: [email protected] Toll free line for clients outside Kalgoorlie: 1300 139 188; Email: [email protected] Website: www.gclc.com.au ESPERANCE SQUASH CLUB Phone: 90712990 Email: [email protected] ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES including: ESPERANCE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Be Connected Website: www.esperancehockey.websyte.com.au Join thousands of Australians who are learning new skills on everything from how to access the internet, to using your device and keeping in touch with others online. Your local Be Connected Networks are: ESPERANCE CRICKET ASSOCIATION Esperance Library 9083 1500 or Escare 90713110 Contact: Shane Tobin 0418 557397
General education for Adults, Music & IT, Graphic Arts, Aged Care, Agriculture, Teachers Assistant, ESPERANCE SWIM CLUB – Esperance Sea Dragons Business, fitness & health, Responsible service of alcohol, computers & digital cameras Contact: Trina Parker 0427 130470 Esperance Community Education Campus, South Regional Tafe, Resources & Environment Division Telephone 90719574 ESPERANCE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Contact: Seniors – 90 712304 GIFSA – Goldfields Individual & Family Support Association Juniors - Mobile: 0407 134 799 or Email: [email protected] Goldfields Individual and Family Support Association (GIFSA) is an incorporated association TRIATHLON CLUB that supports people with disabilities, those who care for them, and their families. Phone: 9071 2859 Individualised support ~ Brick Club ~ Social & Skill nights ~ Camps ~ School holiday program SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTRE Phone: 90721726 Phone: 9071 2268
Mental Health PROGRESSIVE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION INC Esperance Community Mental Health Contact : 90720337 Forrest Street Phone: 9071 0444 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) ACTIVE WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP Located at Hospital, Hicks Street Phone: 90798128 RSL Car park (near corner James & Dempster Sts) Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am For info call Lyn Hamilton Clare Franklyn Registered Psychologist (12-25yrs) 90717949 or Freeda Gilbert 90721640 Radio House 90553013 Esperance Men-in-Sheds Open to all ESPERANCE TEEBALL ASSOCIATION Contact: 0408 906 994 907 Simpson Street Phone: 9072 0012 ESPERANCE INCLUSIVE – COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PROGRAM Help with Child Care fees Contact: Shane Tobin Ph: 90831700 M: 0418 557397 Australian Government provides extra help with the cost of approved child care for eligible parents undertaking activities such as job search, work, study or rehabilitation as part of an activity BRICK CLUB agreement, to help them enter or re-enter the workforce. Contact: GIFSA 90921726 or Linda @ Escare 90713110 For further information on Child Care subsidy contact mychild.gov.au Twilight Aerials Gymnastics Academy Unit 2, 21 Sheldon Road, Esperance FORREST PERSONNEL Providing Disability Employment Network services 63a Dempster St, Esperance Phone: 90715358 COMMUNITY ARTS Community Services Cont… CANNERY ARTS CENTRE The premier exhibition space, touring exhibitions, Young @ Art program, studies, workshops, art and craft shop featuring local works for sale Address: Norseman Rd, Esperance WA 6450, Australia Phone: 9071 3599
ESPERANCE COMMUNITY ARTS Peek Body for all Community Arts, Groups in Esperance For all the latest ECA news, community exhibitions or events… The Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC acts as Location: Dempster Street Contact: 08 9072 1158 or visit: www.esperancecommunityarts.org.au an agent for the Esperance Nyungar people’s native title rights and interests Contact: 90720095 Esperance Volunteer Resource Centre Volunteers & potential volunteers are valuable community assets & our role is to link the talents, skills, passions & abilities of our community members with other community assets - our community groups, our schools & our business community. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-3pm (or by appointment) For more information contact: 90720346 A theatre in a historic building. 150 seats, small reception room, entry / ticketing area, dressing rooms. 115 Dempster Street, Esperance WA, 6450 Australia Telephone: 0497 032 814 Aboriginal Legal Service of SING AUSTRALIA ESPERANCE A singing group for all ages Every Wednesday at 7.30pm Esperance Aged Care Facilities Activity Centre. WA 4 Randall Street GOLDFIELDS COMMUNITY DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE FAMILY LAW SERVICE Child Protection WHAT WE DO Parenting Orders Services are available for individuals who are concerned about their Recovery Orders SPORT & RECREATION alcohol or drug use. This may include counselling, information, Other limited Family Law referral or advocacy. Services are provided for families, concerned others and the general matters Goldfield’s Community who may benefit from support in 42 Maritana Street, Kalgoorlie understanding the impact of alcohol or drugs and ways to manage Phone 90213666 or what’s going on . Freecall 1800 016 791
What is KidSport? Counselling Office KidSport will make it possible for Western Australian children to participate in community sport and Esperance Business Centre Ph: 90715169 recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. KidSport will allow eligible youth aged 5–18 years to apply for financial assistance towards club fees. Esperance Nyungar Aboriginal Corporation MAX EMPLOYMENT The fees will go directly from the Shire of Esperance (administrator) to the registered KidSport clubs ENAC is a Land Management Corporation. Dedicated to finding jobs and changing lives participating in the project. We work closely with other organisations to assist with the For more information contact: employment and ongoing support of local Nyungar people. Phone: (08) 9071 6685 Online Applications : dsr.wa.gov.au Arts and Craft Gallery Fax: 08 90716686 Local Contact is: Email: [email protected] Shire of Esperance – Shane Tobin www.esperance.wa.gov.au Contact: 90715823 (08) 90831700 ESPERANCE CARE SERVICES (ECS) Gilpin Street, Esperance 90716310 Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30 – 2.30 OP SHOP ~ DROP-IN ~ CHAT ~ FELLOWSHIP ~ FURNITURE EXCHANGE ~ EMERGENCY RELIEF ESPERANCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BAY OF ISLES COMMUNITY OUTREACH Contact: Shane Tobin Ph: 90720222 M: 0418 557397 Wellbeing and recovery for all people affected by mental illness. As a unique, recovery focussed community agency, BOICO provides non-clinical , person-centred, mental health and well-being services in the South East Goldfields region and advocates for individuals, families and communities in rural and remote Western Australia. Call 9072 1072 or email [email protected] to for more information. HEALTH MATTERS HEALTH MATTERS CONT… COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Services situated at Esperance Hospital Forrest St, Esperance (Opp Boulevard Shopping Centre) PHYSIOTHERAPY Esperance Community Health Service provides services and information to the community to enable individuals to Inpatients and outpatients make healthy choices in their lives. Our specialist health staff offer services to parents, families, individuals and Group programs including Gait & Balance, Esperance Easy Breathers, groups which are free and confidential. Appointments can be made by contacting the centre on 9071 0400 (Monday- Hydrotherapy, Postnatal Exercise Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm). Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Telephone 90710870 Call 90710400 for more information SOCIAL WORK ASTHMA EDUCATOR Available for one to one asthma education for parents and children Grief and loss counselling Esperance Community Health 90710400 Crisis support work Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Telephone 90710899 ARTHRITIS EDUCATOR Self management courses, Arthritis education, Supports visiting Rheumatologist HEALTH PROMOTION • Mental Health Promotion ENURESIS NURSE • Alcohol and Other Drugs Enuresis (wetting) program for children 5 ½ years or older • Injury Prevention • Physical Activity AUDIOLOGIST • Nutrition Mondays and Tuesdays 90710400 Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Telephone 90710756 or 90710757
CANCER SUPPORT NURSE "EASY BREATHERS" Mon, Tues and Wed 8.30am – 4pm COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease support and exercise group More information regarding this group is available from the Hospital Physiotherapy Dept. DIETITIAN Phone 90710870 Available Mon – Fri 8.30am-4.30pm 90710400 PATS Patient Assisted Travel Scheme MANAGING DIABETES Learn more about Type 2 diabetes Esperance Community Health The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) provides permanent country residents in the WA Country Health Places limited – book 90710400 Service region with financial assistance when travelling more than 100kms to access the nearest eligible medical specialist service (including Telehealth ). Speak to your practitioner or visit the website NULSEN CHILD HEALTH CLINIC Wednesdays 1.30 – 3pm @ Nulsen Kindy http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/default.asp?documentid=409 (not during school holidays) Contact Janette on 90710400 AMITY HEALTH ESPERANCE ANTE NATAL CLASSES - ALL YOU NEED TO SURVIVE! Amity Health is a not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of allied Weekly Program run Wednesday evenings by a Mid Wife with guest speakers : health and community services for children and adults. Physiotherapist, Breast Feeding Counsellor, Mental Health Counsellor Contact - 0438949348 For further information contact Esperance District Hospital Midwifery Unit 9071 0888 LOCAL DRUG ACTION GROUP IMMUNISATION CLINICS Monthly Meetings ~ ALL INTERESTED PEOPLE WELCOME Wed and Thurs only. For Appointments contact: 90710400 Contact: [email protected]
CHILD HEALTH Mon – Fri. For Appointments contact: 90710400 JUST FOR CARERS CARIADS – A support group for mental health carers BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT For more details contact P: 0487 433 922 E: [email protected] Breast Feeding Support Nurse; Ali Hooper – Lactation consultant - available for home visits, clinic appointments, hospital visits; email : [email protected] Breastfeeding Helpline: Ph: 1800 mum 2 mum (18006862686) CARERS WA – Including Young Carers 1300 227 377 or contact SPEECH PATHOLOGY Esperance Carer Consultant –BOICO 90721072 For Appointments contact: 90710400 COMMONWEALTH RESPITE AND CARELINK CENTRE CANCER SUPPORT Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – 1800 052 222 CANCER COUNCIL HELPLINE 131120 or www.cancerwa.asn.au , Goldfields Coordinator - 90224427 Esperance Home Care – Disability Carers Group LIFESPAN – Suicide Prevention Network Are you caring for someone with a disability (up to the age of 60)? Contact us by email: [email protected] Contact Marion on 90831800