About Us
A meaningful, active and fulfilling way of lifeEskleigh is a not for profit incorporated body established in 1947 and has operated on a continuous basis since that time. Eskleigh is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from leaders in the Tasmanian Community. The Current Directors are: Ms Diane Porteous - Chair Dr Fiona Joske Dr William Gibson Mr Tim Henty Mr Lionel Morrell Mr Peter Prevost Mrs Brenda Sheldrick Mr Michael Walsh Mr Graeme Jones Mr Tim Whyte |
Eskleigh operates a 42 bed supported accommodation home (Eskleigh Home) for younger people with disabilities at Perth in Northern Tasmania, as well as contemporary Group Homes in Perth, Longford, Kings Meadows, Montrose and Mornington.
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Eskleigh Home and the Group Homes provide support and accommodation for clients with varying levels of disability ranging from severe to moderate intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities to disabilities caused by a brain injury. In addition to supported accommodation, Eskleigh has developed a statewide premier community care network. The service and care provided enables clients to remain in their own homes when without support they may not otherwise be able to do so. Clients within the community care network encompass those with physical and intellectual disabilities as well as clients with age related and or acquired disabilities. OUR MISSION To provide a high quality and caring service to people with disabilities, their families and carers. OUR VISION To be the leading provider of disability services in Tasmania, delivering a diverse range of services and unsurpassed caring service that respects our clients’ values in policy and practice. |