Welcome to Barkuma Inc
Barkuma is a member based, not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to assist people with a disability to live and work in the community.
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.
What's Happening
In Focus Newsletter March 2010
22 Feb 10: Click here to view the latest edition of In Focus
Position Vacant: Job Support Officer
4 Feb 10: Looking for a new career path and want to:
Work for a values-based organisation?
Contribute to people with disabilities being part of Australia’s workforce?
Be part of an innovative team?
If so, you may just be one of the people we are looking for!
IN Focus Newsletter Nov 09
13 Nov 09: Click Here to view
2009 Annual Report
13 Nov 09: Click Here to view
Disclosure
28 Oct 09: Do you tell your potential boss about your disability? Craig Harrison from Personnel Employment discusses the pros and cons of disclosure and the issues surrounding it.
Potential Swine Flu Pandemic - Information & Answers
25 May 09: Memorandum containing information regarding Barkuma Inc's response to confirmed cases of Swine Flu in SA.
More news & publications...
Our People
Scott McShane
Apprentice Bricklayer
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.
