Community

“the good work Esther does in the community… this service is needed”

Etza Peers
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Alcohol & Drugs
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital

 “Esther has been utilised by Drug Court and CATS as a credible treatment service providing a high level of support to participants..”

Lynton Piggott
Team Leader
Court Assessment and Treatment Service [Drug Court]

“I have no hesitation commending the excellent level of service Esther Foundation provides to this department and members of the community”

Jo-Anne Ludlow
Senior Officer Children Services
Department for Child Protection

“The services provided by Esther House have proved to be of significant value to both their clientele and the broader community”

Meredith Girvan
A/Senior Casework Supervisor
Community Justice Services
Department of Justice

“The services provided by The Esther Foundation give extensive personal support to Centrelink customers.  The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Centrelink recognise that these services are instrumental in moving its customers forward to financial and social participation..”

Karen Poole
Comunity Team Officer
Centrelink

“I am delighted to write in tribute and testimony to the community aspect of Esther House”

Reverend Howard Eaton
Chaplain
John Wollaston
Anglican Community School

“I would strongly commend to you the work that the Esther Foundation is doing, not only in the schools but in the wider Perth community as well”.

Karen Brooks
Chaplain
Penrhos College

“I cannot stress enough the importance of the work being done by this organisation for the young women of Western Australia  …they not only provide an invaluable service but they are a credible, efficient and transparent organisation” [In a letter to the Premier Hon A J Carpenter MLA]

Hon. Kate Doust MLC
Member for South Metropolitan Region

“It is so encouraging to see many women given a place to heal spiritually, emotionally and physically. I certainly have been encouraged by your hard work and graciousness to my clients that I have referred in the past.” 

Sue Johnston
Mental Health Social Worker/Counsellor
Mills Street Centre Bentley

“Thank you so much for inviting me to visit the Esther Foundation..  to meet all the beautiful ladies.. I was totally inspired by their stories.. to have the help of the Esther Foundation is incalculable, being a very settling and safe influence over all of them.”

Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi
Office of the Lord Mayor
City Of Perth

“Your enduring spirit to establish and maintain the Esther Foundation to serve the needs of young women in crisis is well deserving of your Australian of the Year nomination. Your Commitment to others and compassion have positively changed the lives of young women and their families”                                                                                                                 [In a letter to Patricia Lavater/Director]

Hon. Ljiljanna Ravlich MLC
Minister for Local Government; Racing and Gaming; Multicultural Interests and Citizenship; Government Enterprises; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure; Goldfields – Esperance; Youth

“I look forward to working with the Esther Foundation in ensuring that the community continues to benefit from its services”

John McGrath MLA
Member for South Perth

“I would ask everyone in the community of Western Australia, especially business people, to consider the great work of the Esther Foundation as worthy of their financial support. These services are vital to ensure people in need are cared for and set on a stable path to allow them to contribute positively to our community.”

Dale Alcock
Dale Alcock Homes
ABN GROUP

“You are a truly worthy recipient of  this [Citizen of the Year] Award which recognises the contribution you have made through your tireless work in assisting young people trying to escape homelessness, abuse and addictions. I admire your commitment and dedication to helping young people who without your support may have otherwise fallen through the cracks” [In a letter to Patricia Lavater/Director]

Senator Judith Adams
Liberal Senator for Western Australia