ABOUT US
The KZN Care Association is a registered Non-Profit and Public Benefit organisation that provides accommodation and care for 354 residents.
We offer helping hands and caring hearts to some of the most vulnerable people in our society, who call the KZN Care Association Home. Most of our residents are social pensioners with age-related challenges. We do everything in our capacity to provide a safe, happy and healthy environment, ensuring that their golden years are stress free.
We are also home to children and adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. We strive to support our residents’ health, food, and accommodation requirements according to their individual needs.
Many of the residents in the assisted living and care units are solely reliant on Government Social Grants, which are totally inadequate to cover their basic needs. As a result, our organisation has to subsidise the shortfall between what residents can pay and the true cost of their care.
We cannot do this alone. We need help to meet the financial demands of providing these vital services to vulnerable people.
Our Objectives
- Improve the well-being of those who are elderly, frail or disabled – including those with terminal conditions.
- Provide preventative services, such as quality nursing care, clinic care and access to medical care.
- Assist community services by providing care and respite care to vulnerable persons.
- Promote sustainability, effectiveness and efficiency through quality management, administration and programme implementation.
- Provide quality care in order to improve the health and well-being of frail persons with needs related to age, mental and/or physical disability and ill health.
History
Founded in 1949 on nine acres of land in the Umbilo area, Natal Settlers Memorial Home was established to provide a safe and pleasant environment for 20 elderly Durban residents.
As demand for this type of accommodation grew, the Home expanded rapidly and is now home to just over 350 elderly and disabled people. Professional nursing facilities were introduced, and the KZN Care Association, as it is now known, became a fully-fledged nursing home.
At KZNCA we support our elders through the ageing cycle, offering the full range of care options – from independent living to frail care – all within one organisation.
More recently, KZNCA has adopted a person centred approach towards residents. Caregivers and care receivers are described as ‘care partners’, each an active participant in the balance of giving and receiving. Together, care partners endeavor to create a home and enhance well-being for our residents at KZNCA.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide holistic residential and health care services in a safe, caring environment for vulnerable people, so that they may live with dignity.
documentation
Registered Non-profit Organisation : NPO 002-243
Registered Public Benefit Organisation : PBO 930 012 316
Donations to KZN Care Association are tax deductible in terms of the Secton 18A of the Income Tax Act
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Executive Committee
The KZN Care Association is led by a talented Committee comprising 8 members of the community.
Teresa Barnes
CHAIRPERSON
Teresa is a longstanding friend of KZNCA, with both her late mom and her brother being residents of the Home. She has served as a board member since 2015.
warwick chapman
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Warwick has served on the Executive Board in various capacities since 2012.
jithan Bridgmohan
FINANCE CHAIRPERSON
Jithan is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with 24 years' experience in blue-chip industrial companies.
Additional Committee Members
Craig Engelbrecht
Maggie Pillay
Martin Meyer
Dean Barnes
Siyabonga Gule
KEY STAFF
Belinda Naidoo
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
With a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and extensive experience at senior level, Belinda took over the reins at the KZN Care Association in May 2013.
She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people. The Board, Management and Staff draw inspiration from her calm leadership.
Additional Staff Members
Sandra Welton – Operations Coordinator
Deshnee Padayachee – Financial Controller
Crystal Nair – HR Officer
Riona Balgobind – Social Worker
Noncedo Rodolo – Social Worker
Paula Wilson – Nursing Administrator
Jennie Delpaul – Catering Supervisor
Mbali Cokoto – Training College
BENEFICIARIES
MEALS SERVED DAILY
CARING STAFF
YEARS OF CARING