In 1970 as we discovered that elderly People Are neglected and abused from their own homes and there had no place to stay with their grandchildren. Our Old Age Home accommodates aged person front the age of 60 years upwards.
Regarding admission policies children are referred to the home by district social workers that places them In terms of the Child Care act through children's court. Children with criminal behaviours are not admitted In the institution but referred to centres such as SANC. NICRO and rehabilitation centres. For the elderly people, the social worker the professional nurse and the Director of the organisation conduct screening interviews. Information regarding the persons health records and identification documents of close family members are required.
This is not a static organisation, so we will keep post new update on new developments, and events happening in our institution.
The Abalindi Welfare Society organization is targeting the following, group:
Children from the ages 1-18 years. Both males and females irrespective of race.
Elderly persons-aged from 60 upwards.
HIV/AIDS victims. All ages, males and females.
Regarding admission policies, children are referred to the home by district social workers that places them In terms of the Child Care act through children's court. Children with criminal behaviours are not admitted In the institution but referred to centres each as SANC. NICRO and rehabilitation centres. For the elderly people, the social worker, the professional nurse and the Director of the organisation conduct screening interviews. Information regarding the person's health records and identification documents, close family members are required.
The Department of Welfare subsidizes inmates of the old aged home and children's home. The subsidy only constitutes 35% of the total budget. The income-generating projects we have supplements the subsidy. The organization plan for a long term supports of the programme by developing these projects into small business through proper training and marketing.
