Goukam Health APD
094-365 NPO
“Overcoming limitations and striving to reach full potential”
Our mission is to equip, support and advocate for the rights of differently abled persons and social relief for their families in our community. We also provide a safe environment for patients/residents through fostering dignity and promoting independence.
Goukam Health APD Background:
Goukam Health APD started as a dream of Dr. Alison Madden, a clinical psychologist in Cape Town. Dr Alison saw a need for a home where patients can find a new life after brain injuries, rather than being hidden away at home. During 2011 Dr Alison searched the Western Cape coast for a organization/property that would fit her dream. One day, she and her nurse friend, Wendy, went to scout again, and found “the right place” - RIVERSDALE.
The big work started - the Gou Kou farm was purchased and the hunt began to find a place for the workshops. First the old jail was considered, but eventually the current location in Long Street was purchased. Dr Alison was determined, driven and inspired to make her dream a success. Funding was received from various institutions and government, but in the end, the Department of Social Development bought into the idea and has been funding Goukam Health APD since 2016.
Although the dream started out to give new hope and a new home to patients suffering from brain injuries, Goukam Health APD is still developing each day, but still respecting and keeping Alisons dream alive. We became part of the WCAPD (Western Cape Association for persons with disabilities) and is eversince rendering a social service to the persons with disabilities and their families of the Hessequa-district.
Dr Alison Madden sadly passed away on 18 December 2020
Get to Know Our Team:
Social Auxilary Worker
Eben January
Social Worker:
Lesley-Ann Didloft
Office Manager:
Illze Olivier
Occupational Therapist:
Susan Vermaak
General Worker: Poppie Scheepers
Being HUMBLE means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how IMPORTANT we can become, but to see how much DIFFERENCE we can make in the lives of others.
- Gordon B Hinckley
Gardener:
Martin Jantjies
Caregivers:
Mariana Manus
Agathe Plaaitjies
Ramad Marcus
Jacky Johnson
Simone Esau
Shanel Saayman
Corney Buis
Elzene Ryan
Get to Know our Management Committee:
Vice Chair Person:
Nelia Le Roux
Chair Person:
Monique Hofmeyr
Tresaury:
Sam Smuts
Community member:
Mark Rodriguez
Community member:
Marietjie Nothnagel
Services at Goukam Health APD:
Respite service: 21 Days of stay at Goukam Health APD - includes 24-hour care, meals, social services and therapy.
Longterm stay: care facility for persons with disability .
Social services for persons with disabilities and their families.
Support-, therapeutic-and functional services for persons with disabilities.
Reintegration of persons with disabilities in the community.
Lifeskill groups, awareness raising and community work.
Social Services:
Care Facility:
Social services to all persons with disabilities in the Hessequa-region:
Riversdale
Albertinia
Melkhoutfontein
Heidelberg
Slangrivier
The facilities at Goukam Health APD
A tribute to our Founder: Alison Madden
Dear Alison
To laugh often and much, to win the respect
Of intelligent people and the affection of children
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and
Endure the betrayal of false friends
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a
Healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition
To know even one life has been easier because
You have lived – this is to have succeeded
- Ralph Waldo Emmerson
We pay great tribute to our founder, Dr Alison Madden, for her dream and determination to start a organization to deliver a service to persons with disabilities in the rural area of South Africa.
We will continue to build and develop your dream!
Dr Alison Madden, PhD.
Registered Psychologist
Clinical, Neuro- & Educational Psychology
Meet our longterm residents:
Upcoming events
Fundraising Project for 2024:
Aromatic Soap-bags for R5 each!
Goukam Health APD charity shop
GouKoop
ONS IS OOP!
Maandae - Vrydae
10:00 - 14:00
Kontak 028 713 4130 vir meer inligting.
Skenkings vir die winkel BAIE WELKOM!
Langstraat 40
Riversdal
Our Wish List
Goukam Health APD Wishlist for 2024
- Soap
- Razors
- Medical gloves
- Sugar, Tea, Long life milk, Concentrated Juice - Oros
- Cleaning supplies: Sunlight liquid, Jik, Pine Gel, Handy Andy, Washing powder, Toilet paper, Toilet Spray, Refuse bags, Doom
- Outside basin
- Seeds for our vegetable garden: eg. Bush beans, beetroot, spinach
- Uniforms for carers
- Toaster
- Colour ink printer
- Zinc ointment, PREP, gauze
- Socks
Contact us for more information at 028 713 4130 or e-mail goukamhealth@wispernet.co.za
Gallery
VALENTINES MOVIE & POPCORN
Personeel opleiding
Langstraat 45 kry ‘n nuwe rietdak!
Personeelafsluiting saam die A-span!
FAS Bewusmaking by Gerrit du Plessis Sekonder; gelei deur Petra Stegmann
Erfenisdagvieringe met roosterkoeke, gebraaide wors en tamatiesmoor!
Daaglikse stapgroepie na die snoepie winkel.
Ons roei ‘n indringer boom uit!
How to get involved
Banking details for any donations:
FNB Riversdale
Acc nr: 62343255792
Donations for our charity shop: Any clothes and household items
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/funding-for-goukam-health-apd
Give us a call or send a e-mail on how to get involved. 028 713 4130 / goukamhealth@wispernet.co.za
Contact us
address
40 Long Street, Riversdale, 6670
Phone
028 713 4130
068 655 0360
Email
goukamhealth@wispernet.co.za
goukamhealthapd@outlook.com
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