About Our Community

There are many challenges facing the sector serving older persons in South Africa. From legal regulations to labour issues, from training and career development to administration, housing, care, and catering — the list goes on. Each challenge is significant, but they can feel overwhelming if you’re working in isolation and unsure where to find the right answers.

At Project Scaffold, we believe collaboration changes everything. By joining as an active member, you’ll not only find solutions but also contribute to them through meaningful interaction with others across the sector.

Your benefits may include reduced costs, empowered staff, better-connected residents, and greater peace of mind for families — but you won’t know until you try. Inside the community, you’ll gain access to shared resources, peer learning, and practical frameworks you can apply immediately. You’ll also have a voice in influencing policy and shaping the conversations that guide the future of elder care in South Africa.

We created this platform — now it’s yours to use.
Connect to the community portal and be part of the change South Africa needs.

We created this platform — now it’s yours to use.
Connect to the community portal and be part of the change South Africa needs.

What you’ll find inside

Community forums

Discuss ideas, ask questions, and exchange best practices.

Document library

Browse templates, reports, and policies contributed by members.

groups & meetings

Join topic-specific sessions to brainstorm and co-create sector solutions.

Resource hub

Explore curated guides, training materials, and research updates.

Events calendar

Stay informed about sharishops, webinars, and community gatherings.

Members directory

Find people and organisations working on similar issues and connect directly.

A Simple process
to get started

It’s simple to become part of the community and start contributing right away:

  • Sign up: register yourself or your organisation.

  • Wait for approval: Once approved, log in to your member dashboard.

  • Explore & engage: browse topics and spaces where you can contribute or learn from others.

Community Member’s Voices

“Its always good to be in an environment with like-minded people, and being able to discuss things.”

Project Scaffold Member

“Amazing to have support, to know you are not alone and to be able to share. The shareshop I attended helped me to learn more about what other professionals are doing.”

Project Scaffold Member

“You do not know what you don’t know, here you can find the stuff you need to know. Here you can learn, come and learn!”

Project Scaffold Member