b) Human Resources - In order to address the shortage of social workers in the country, the Department awarded scholarships to 4 800 students to register for courses in social work at various tertiary institutions in the country. c) Policy and Legislation - The Social Assistance Act, No. 13 of 2004 was amended to make men eligible at the age of 60 to qualify for the old age grant by 2010. The Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Bill was passed by Parliament in November 2008. Regulations of the Older Persons Act were tabled in Parliament. Regulations for the Children's Act were finalised and will guide the implementation of the Act.