Community Development

Community Development is a broad umbrella for our role in the community and our dynamic team are responsible for a number of annual events, programs and initiatives.

The Community Development Team also responsible for the Esperance Civic Centre, presenting a number of performances throughout the year as well as providing a venue for a number of functions like weddings, corporate functions, church gathering and funerals.

Additionally Community Development includes the Club Development role and related initiatives.  

Major Events

• Edge of the Bay
• Seniors Christmas Party
• Community Christmas Pageant

Programs

• Community Grants Program
• French Weekend & French Exchange (with the Twin Towns Committee)
• Citizen of the Year Awards
• Tidy Towns Awards
• ShoWcAse in Pixels
• KidSport
• One & All Community Program (with ESCARE)

The Community Development & Events Team also assists with the below Community organised events

• NAIDOC Week Celebrations (Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation)
• Sports Star of the Year Awards (Esperance District Recreation Association)
• New Year Eves Foreshore Festival (Rotary Club of Esperance Bay)
• Australia Day (Rotary Club of Esperance)

One & All Community Program

The Esperance One & All Community Program is a partnership between ESCARE and the Shire of Esperance and is all about making sport and recreation fun through a variety of activities, games and challenges. It’s free and suitable for all ages and abilities.

The next One & All Community Program is due to be held between APRIL DATES.