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
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.
Barkuma wins Celebration of Ability Awards
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.
Students Make the Transition into Employment
20 Nov 08: 112 school students with disabilities will graduate from the 2008 State Transition Program at a ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre...
Barkuma puts spotlight on fair wages for people with disabilities
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.
In Focus September 2008
2 Sep 08: September 2008 edition of Barkuma's newsletter
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.
