THE BARKUMA JOURNAL

Gavin is Barkuma’s first participant in the Board Observership Program, and his contribution is already making waves. With a strong focus on learning, leadership, and advocacy, Gavin brings lived experience and a fresh perspective to boardroom conversations.

Planning the Next Chapter. Leaving school is a major milestone – one filled with excitement, uncertainty, and big decisions. At Barkuma, we understand that this transition can feel overwhelming for young people with disability and their families.

In a collaboration that blends premium flavour with purpose-driven impact, Weber, Barkuma, and MBL have come together to create a product that’s more than just a seasoning – it’s a story of innovation, inclusion, and South Australian pride.

We are excited to celebrate our longstanding partnership with Selecta, a collaboration that has been thriving since we first joined forces in November 2007. This partnership has not only allowed us to manufacture high-quality products but has also empowered our team to grow, learn, and create meaningful connections along the way.

Supporting young people with Autism and intellectual disability across Adelaide.

Supporting young people with Autism and intellectual disability across Adelaide.

Introduction message from Ursula Hickey, Chair, Barkuma.

The Buzz Magazine – Edition 5 – Available now! Barkuma’s Buzz Magazine is a wonderful community-driven publication featuring captivating stories, insightful reviews, photos, art, and so much more.

At Barkuma, we believe everyone should have equal access to digital resources, no matter their abilities. We are dedicated to making digital content accessible for people with Autism and intellectual disabilities.

After more than 40 years serving as a volunteer director on the Barkuma Board (the last 25 as Chairperson), I have made the difficult decision that 2025 will be my final year as a Board Member.

Recently, Barkuma had the pleasure of interviewing Gavin, the first participant in the Board Observership Program at Barkuma. This initiative aims to develop governance skills among individuals with disabilities, enabling their participation in high-level decision-making within organisations.

Barkuma’s Board Observership Program initiative aims to cultivate governance skills among individuals with disabilities, providing them the opportunity to influence decision-making processes at the highest levels of the organisation.

The Buzz Magazine – Edition 4 – Winter is now available! Barkuma’s Buzz Magazine is a wonderful community-driven publication featuring captivating stories, insightful reviews, photos, art, and so much more.

Adelaide’s own Matt Tarrant wears many hats: magician, mentalist, producer, creator, performer and a proud ambassador for Barkuma, a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of supports for people with disability.