BARKUMA
Live your all.
Barkuma is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of supports for people with disability. For over 50 years, Barkuma has supported South Australians with disabilities Live their All. Together, we establish the capacity and confidence to transition out of high school and continue to build a life of independence that makes quality employment and accommodation outcomes achievable.
YOU
Barkuma is here to support you to live your best life. Find out how we can work alongside you at school, at work, at home and in your community to live your all.
SERVICES & SUPPORT
At Barkuma, we understand Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our supports include Inclusive Employment Australia, School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES), Transition from High School to Work, Supported Employment (Barkuma Commercial Services), Supported Independent Living (SIL).
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
We work with local business to deliver high quality solutions in our two factories. We also help employers build a more inclusive workforce.
THE BARKUMA JOURNAL
From Supported to Open Employment: Damien’s Journey with Barkuma
Damien’s journey shows how Barkuma supports people with disability to move from supported to open employment through training, pathways and real work opportunities.
Evelyn O’Loughlin reflects on her first weeks as Barkuma CEO
New CEO Evelyn O’Loughlin reflects on her first weeks at Barkuma and sets out her priorities for the organisation’s next chapter.
Transition to Work Program 2026 – Supporting Young People to Take Their Next Steps
Barkuma welcomes 38 young people as they commence the Transition Program 2026, joining us from a range of public, independent and catholic schools across metropolitan Adelaide.
Barkuma Board Observership Program
The Barkuma Board Observership Program supports people with disability to develop governance skills, understand how boards operate, and contribute lived experience to decision-making within the disability sector.
Barkuma News & Updates
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