RuReSA strives to be a voice for rural therapists
We are your voice when you need support
We are your voice when policies are changed
You are part of the resonating voice of rural rehabilitation
We are your voice when policies are changed
You are part of the resonating voice of rural rehabilitation
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What to look forward to in the next few months Disability, inclusion, and health in Africa and beyond 24-25 May, 2023 Stellenbosch, South Africa |
WHO ARE WE
Rural Rehab South Africa (RuReSA), is a multidisciplinary organisation of professionals committed to providing and improving rehabilitation services in rural communities.
We are passionate about creating positive change through rehabilitation which will:
We are passionate about creating positive change through rehabilitation which will:
- Prevent disability,
- Empower the disabled through early intervention,
- Promote healthy and active lifestyles after disability,
- Enable the disabled to participate fully within their communities, thereby fulfilling the Government goal of, "a long and healthy life for all South Africans."
1 therapist per 750 people
with disabilities,
even less in rural areas
with disabilities,
even less in rural areas
We're changing that
WHY RURAL?
Nationally there is approx. 1 therapist per 750 disabled individuals. Most of these therapists are lost to the Private Sector.
Therefore, the prevalence of disability is higher in rural areas due to:
Immense poverty,
Poor access to all health services,
Lack of resources for both the disabled and the therapists.
Statistics from Census 2011, Dept of Social Development 2013, and Human Resources Strategy for the Health Sector 2012-2017.
Nationally there is approx. 1 therapist per 750 disabled individuals. Most of these therapists are lost to the Private Sector.
Therefore, the prevalence of disability is higher in rural areas due to:
Immense poverty,
Poor access to all health services,
Lack of resources for both the disabled and the therapists.
Statistics from Census 2011, Dept of Social Development 2013, and Human Resources Strategy for the Health Sector 2012-2017.
In the bush
LIFERural therapists have the most fun!
Watch this video to gain insight on the adventures rural therapists have (in and out of work)! |
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RuReSA is registered with the Department of Social Development as a Non Profit Organisation, registration number: 118-079 NPO
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