AUSTRALIAN DISABILITY ENTERPRISE (ADE)
You can be employed in a Barkuma owned business (Australian Disability Enterpise) as a ‘supported employee’. This type of employment support is NDIS funded. Working in this environment is a great way to develop your skills, confidence and experience, and meet like minded people. You will receive a wage, have set hours of work, leave entitlements, superannuation and other benefits.
WHAT TO EXPECT
LOOKING FOR WORK
- Come on a tour of the factory
- Chat about how you are paid, and how many days you want to work
- Do work experience in the factory, learn about different roles
- What are you good at, and what support and training do you need?
STARTING YOUR JOB
- You will be given a role based on your skills and interests
- We will set goals with you
- You will learn how to be safe at work
- You will have a buddy to help show you the role
KEEPING YOUR JOB
- You will have daily support to help you do your job the best you can
- You will learn about money and your rights
- Learn about communication and teamwork
- Learn about expectations of having a job
- We support you to develop skills and increase earning capacity
GROWING YOUR CAREER
- This job doesn’t have to be your forever job
- We will regularly review your goals and progress
- You will be supported to develop skills to move into open employment
- We will support you to achieve your career goals
GET STARTED
To work in our factories you must:
- Be 17 years or older
- Have a developmental or intellectual disability
- Have a current NDIS plan with the goal of “Finding & Keeping a Job”
- Able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week or up to 71.25 hours per fortnight
- Be an Australian Resident
- Undergo a National Police Clearance
- Willing to accept & work within Barkuma’s Australian Disability Enterprise support model
Contact the Intake Team on 8414 7100
“It’s more than just a job, you develop skills and learn new things. If it wasn’t for Barkuma I wouldn’t be where I am today.”