Our services are guided by a philosophy of inclusion. We believe that society is enriched through the participation of people of all abilities and we look for innovative ways to facilitate this.
Established in 1967 by a group of parents in Adelaide's northern suburbs, Barkuma has grown to employ more than 140 staff across 8 sites in metropolitan Adelaide. Barkuma currently provides services to over 1000 people with disabilities making us one of the largest disability organisations in South Australia.
Our services include: open employment; supported employment; community living support; training; counselling; advocacy and support.
25 May 09: Memorandum containing information regarding Barkuma Inc's response to confirmed cases of Swine Flu in SA.
18 Dec 08: Barkuma has won five awards at this year’s City of Playford and Department of Families and Communities Awards for Celebration of Ability, coinciding with the International Day of Disability.
20 Nov 08: 112 school students with disabilities will graduate from the 2008 State Transition Program at a ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre...
13 Oct 08: Barkuma Incorporated is using Anti-Poverty Week (12-18 October) to help promote the need for better wage parity for people with a disability.
2 Sep 08: September 2008 edition of Barkuma's newsletter

23 year old Scott McShane is a second-year apprentice with Port Adelaide-based PI Bricklaying Contractors Pty Ltd. Recommended by the job search team at Personnel Employment, when he completes his training in 2010, Scott will have a solid foundation for his future career and guaranteed employment, and he’s clear about his career goals.
“I want to have the chance to work on some big jobs and just keep laying bricks,” said Scott.