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Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre

Registered NPO 039-707 · PBO 930029333 021 975 5459 quads@telkomsa.net
18 Hafele Street, Durbanville
HAODQC
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Quadriplegic Care Centre in Durbanville, Cape Town

The Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre is more than a care facility — it is a home, managed by the residents themselves. We provide structured residential care, dignity, independence, and long-term support for adults with physical disabilities since 1994.

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12 Residents Quadriplegic & paraplegic adults
30+ Years of Care Serving Cape Town since 1994
24/7 On-Site Support Around-the-clock care staff
NPO Registered & Verified 039-707 · PBO 930029333
Our Story

A Home Built from a Vision of Independence

Andries Olivier was a quadriplegic who believed deeply in the need for a self-help centre where people with severe physical disabilities could live with dignity, support, and purpose.

His dream was to create a house for fellow quadriplegics — a place where they actively participated in running their own home. Although he did not live to see the vision fully realised, his friends and the wider disability community carried the dream forward.

Today, HAODQC continues that legacy as a resident-driven home where people live with independence, responsibility, and a sense of belonging.

"His dream was to create a house for fellow quadriplegics where they could live with dignity, purpose, and community."

— In memory of Andries Olivier, founder
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History

How the Centre Began

From one person's vision to a long-standing residential care home serving adults with physical disabilities in Cape Town.

1994

The First Step

Andries Olivier founded a small house in Kuils River providing accommodation for quadriplegics, planting the seed for a dedicated self-help centre for adults with severe physical disabilities.

1998

A Vision Continued

After Andries passed away, his friends and supporters continued working to make his dream of a permanent, resident-managed home a lasting reality in Cape Town.

2001

Official Opening in Durbanville

The House was officially opened and named Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre in honour of his vision and his enduring legacy to the disability community.

Today

A Thriving Resident-Driven Home

12 residents manage the Centre together, each holding a portfolio. HAODQC continues to provide residential care, community living, and accessible accommodation in Durbanville.

Mission & Vision

Promoting Dignity, Independence and Community

Our mission is to provide suitable accommodation, daily care, and a supportive home environment where residents live with dignity and purpose.

Safe Accommodation

We maintain a clean, comfortable, and accessible residential environment for quadriplegic and paraplegic adults who need long-term housing and daily support.

Respectful Care

Every resident is treated as an individual — not a patient. Our approach supports fairness, dignity, and a warm, homely atmosphere people can truly call home.

Community Involvement

We actively welcome community support, volunteers, donors, and partners who help sustain the Centre and improve residents' daily lives.

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Our Values

What Guides the Way We Care

These values shape how residents, staff, volunteers, donors, and families work together every single day.

🤝 Respect & Dignity

Every resident is treated with full respect — as an adult, a person, and a valued member of the community.

💪 Independence with Responsibility

Residents take ownership of their home, their portfolios, and their contribution to the Centre's operations.

🌍 Community & Belonging

HAODQC is not just a place to live — it is a community where people support and uplift one another daily.

♻️ Sustainable Care

We rely on donors, volunteers, and fundraising to stay open. Sustainability is built into every decision we make.

Resident-Driven Living

A Home Where Residents Run the Show

Every resident holds a real portfolio and contributes to running the Centre — from managing finances to overseeing the kitchen, security, hiring services, and the website.

Responsibility

Residents hold real portfolios — Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Kitchen Manager, and more — and are accountable to one another for the Centre's daily operations.

Participation

Daily involvement keeps residents engaged, purposeful, and actively connected to the home community they manage and depend on together.

Belonging

HAODQC is not a clinical facility — it is a shared home where residents look out for each other and take pride in what they have built together.

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Our People

Residents, Staff, Volunteers & Supporters

The strength of HAODQC comes from the people who make the home work every single day. Residents are at the heart of the Centre. Staff provide essential care and practical support around the clock.

Volunteers, donors, sponsors, families, and friends make continued care possible — and this shared commitment allows HAODQC to remain a safe, meaningful home.

  • 12 residents managing their own home with portfolios
  • Dedicated care staff on-site 24 hours a day
  • Volunteers supporting events and daily operations
  • Donors and sponsors from across Cape Town
  • A Supporters Club of monthly contributors
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FAQ

Questions About HAODQC

Answers for families, donors, and community members who want to know more about the Centre.

Full-time permanent residential care for adults with quadriplegia or paraplegia — including 24-hour care staff, daily assisted living, wheelchair-accessible accommodation, and a structured community home environment in Durbanville.

Adults with quadriplegia or paraplegia who need long-term residential care and can contribute to community life. All applications are assessed by the residents. Contact Fizel De Vries for information on availability and the admission process.

No. HAODQC is a registered NPO (039-707) and PBO (930029333). We receive a small government subsidy — approximately 15% of running costs. The remaining 85% comes from community donations, fundraising, and support.

Donate by EFT, join the Supporters Club from R50/month, volunteer at events, hire equipment through HAO Hiring Services, or contribute materials and expertise. Visit our Needs List page for specific current items.

18 Hafele Street, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550 — in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs, serving families from Bellville, Brackenfell, Kuils River, Parow, and the greater Cape Town area.

Get Involved with HAODQC

Whether you want to apply for residency, make a donation, volunteer, or learn more — we welcome your interest and support.

📞 021 975 5459  ·  ✉ quads@telkomsa.net

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