Dobsonville social workers invite residents for HIV/Aids programmes
The programmes run on weekdays at Kopanong center, residents are called to participate and learn more on issues related to HIV/ Aids.
The Department of Social Development (DSD) in Dobsonville Service Point, Kopanong Centre, is inviting residents to be part of their HIV/Aids programmes that are aimed at equipping attendees with insight on HIV/Aids related issues.
The program runs Monday to Friday during working hours and includes psychosocial support targeting children, youth and adults, and social behaviour change that focuses on families that are affected or infected by HIV/Aids.
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The social change program is implemented using two methods of social work and individual counselling.
“These methods are used to educate and inform the clients about what is happening within themselves and others so that they can be aware of what needs to be done.
“Besides that, some values are taken into consideration when intervening with clients, such as confidentiality, self-determination, respect and individualisation, as people are unique and diverse.
“Their social problems need to be treated likewise. The social behaviour change programmes and methods will address the social factors and behaviours that put clients at risk.
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Furthermore, this will help the client to change their mindsets, attitudes and social norms to function well as their well-being is important to them and their loved ones,” said one of the social workers, Nondumiso Ncgobo.
“This will also provide care and protection to those clients who are in need in the community.
We will also be rendering services such as assessment and investigation of cases of children who are orphaned, abandoned, neglected, exploited, mentally, physically and psychologically abused, as well as child-headed families.”
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The areas covered include Dobsonville, Siphiwe Village, Mmesi Park, Doornkop/Thulani, Snake Park and Green Village.
For more information about this service, the residents can visit the center or contact 011 986 0700.
