THE BARKUMA JOURNAL

Celebrating Our Partnership – Barkuma and Selecta

Celebrating Our Partnership – Barkuma and Selecta

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.

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The Buzz Magazine – Edition 5, 2025

The Buzz Magazine – Edition 5, 2025

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.

Barkuma’s Commitment to Digital Accessibility

Barkuma’s Commitment to Digital Accessibility

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.

Empowering Change – Barkuma’s First Board Observer, Gavin Partridge

Empowering Change – Barkuma’s First Board Observer, Gavin Partridge

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.

The Buzz Magazine – Edition 4 – Winter 2024

The Buzz Magazine – Edition 4 – Winter 2024

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.

NDIS Home and Living in Adelaide’s North

NDIS Home and Living in Adelaide’s North

New Supported Independent Living vacancies in Adelaide. Discovering a place to call home that not only meets but exceeds expectations can be a challenge for many, particularly for those navigating the complexities of NDIS Home and Living supports like Supported Independent Living (SIL).

Matt Tarrant Barkuma Ambassador

Matt Tarrant Barkuma Ambassador

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.

Supported Employment to Open Employment

Supported Employment to Open Employment

At Barkuma, we believe in the power of inclusive communities where everyone can contribute meaningfully. Our mission extends beyond supporting individuals with disabilities; we also work closely with businesses to create diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Inclusive Governance: Providing Opportunities for Lived Experience

Inclusive Governance: Providing Opportunities for Lived Experience

The Board of Barkuma is taking steps to foster equitable participation and representation through inclusive governance. CEO Simon Rowberry explains, “As an organisation that supports people with disability, it’s really important that we’ve got people with a disability involved in decision-making at multiple levels throughout the business.”

The Buzz Magazine – Edition 3 – Autumn 2024

The Buzz Magazine – Edition 3 – Autumn 2024

We are absolutely delighted to announce that The Buzz Magazine – Edition 3 has been released! Barkuma’s Buzz Magazine is a wonderful community-driven publication featuring captivating stories, insightful reviews, photos, art, and so much more.