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 provided an environment of self-determination that opens up a lifetime of limitless learning and opportunity. 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. We provide a range of supports in school, at work, at home and in the community.
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.
YOU
FIND OUT IF BARKUMA IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Barkuma supports you to build skills to get a job.
Barkuma enables you to live independently.
Barkuma helps you understand the NDIS.
SERVICES AND SUPPORT
DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY
Barkuma is your partner for life, always there to work with you and the people you care about to solve new challenges as they arise. We can guide you through available NDIS supports to custom build the best plan to reach your goals. Our flexible and person-centred supports span school, work, home and community. We are proudly driven by the possibility we see in our people, each of whom has a valuable and vital contribution to make.
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
With your support, we create an inclusive and connected community that celebrates the excellence in everyone. Barkuma’s commercial enterprises are Quality Endorsed and HACCP Certified, and can tailor high quality, cost-effective and innovative commercial solutions. Our Disability Employment Service can enhance diversity in your workforce by supporting people with a disability to make a valuable contribution to your business. Together, we can help you be a more consciously inclusive contributor to your South Australian community.
OUR STORIES
Meet Lucia
After 19 years of dedicated employment with Drakes Woodcroft Lucia celebrated her hard-earned retirement.
The force was strong with this one, so much so, her manager and team threw a Star Wars themed retirement celebration, including, Theme Music on entrance, A Star Wars Themed Cake and Star Wars Themed gift.
Barkuma Employment has supported Lucia to maintain her employment for almost 20 years.
Thank you Drakes Woodcroft for your support of people of all abilities and championing inclusive workplace.
Lucia, may you enjoy the well-deserved sleep-ins and spare time!
Meet Thomas
In 2019, Thomas participated in The Transition Program and completed Year 12 at Cabra.
Through The Transition Program, he completed a Certificate II Retail and Certificate II Hospitality. Thomas’s goal was to find open employment, and with support from the Transition Coordinators and Barkuma Employment, he was offered a position at Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged.
Thomas provides exceptional customer service to the residents, who simply love him. He has even started learning Greek so he can engage more with staff and residents. What a positive and motivated asset to the workplace!
Meet Ben
Congratulations to Ben Wishart on achieving his 30 year milestone with City of Onkaparinga!
30 years ago Barkuma placed Ben as a cleaner with the Happy Valley Council, but as he showed a keen interest in administration they began to employ him in various office roles at their different sites. Over the years (and in the last few in particular), Ben has shown resilience and adaptability in his various roles and many changes within council. Most recently, Ben enjoys doing mail sorting and delivery within head office, as well as removing confidential documents for the site.
HOURS OF DIRECT SUPPORT DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS
YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORTED BY SCHOOL PROGRAMS
PARTICIPANTS SUPPORTED ACROSS SA IN OPEN EMPLOYMENT
SUPPORTED EMPLOYEES
TENANTS FROM 8 SITES
PARTNER EMPLOYERS
*2019-2020 period
THE BARKUMA JOURNAL
A Change is Coming… Australian Disability Enterprise Transition to NDIS
Supported Employees will transition to new employment funding by December 2021. Find out what it means for you.
A giant leap… Transitioning from school to what’s next.
Finishing school can be a challenging life phase, especially with a disability or learning difficulty. Barkuma’s Transition Program supports young people and their families through this period to ensure they have the best possible chance for the future.
A seamless transition – Progressing from SLES to DES
The transition from school to work can be a tricky time for many young people, but there are services out there to help make the leap. School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) can assist you to become job ready by mapping out a desired future pathway, setting...
A home away from home – Barkuma’s new short term accommodation and respite
Barkuma has a home dedicated to providing a place to stay for a short time, away from your usual home. This is offered when your usual carers aren’t available, or for you to try new things. Your stay at the home is an opportunity to make new friends, develop new...
Vaccination for people with an Intellectual Disability
Click here to view a webinar that talks about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, and answers questions from people with intellectual disability.