THE BARKUMA JOURNAL
Barkuma’s response to the Disability Royal Commission – An interview with CEO Simon Rowberry
The Disability Royal Commission Taskforce is set to work across departments and agencies to coordinate the Australian Government’s response to the recommendations, engaging closely with the disability community. Simon Rowberry, the CEO of Barkuma, shared his perspective, “While some recommendations may not seem immediately applicable, they all share the overarching goal of inclusivity, which aligns with Barkuma’s mission.
FAQs About Home and Living with Barkuma
Supported Independent Living (SIL) encompasses a variety of services that support individuals with disabilities live independently.
Let’s look at some frequently asked questions about Supported Independent Living.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) with Barkuma
For many people living with disability and their families, the decision to move away from home is a big one. Barkuma offers a range of specialist disability accommodation services to support customers with independent living, right throughout adulthood - Supported...
What’s the difference between SLES and DES?
It’s a question we get asked often… The main difference between School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Disability Employment Supports – Open Employment (DES) is how ready someone is to enter the employment world.
The Future of Supported Employment
Barkuma is actively taking part in discussions and forums regarding the future of supported employment. A Consensus Statement, which was provided to Minister Rishworth and the recent Disability Employment Round table, was signed by Barkuma and another 37 providers...
Youth Employment Services – How students with disabilities can make a successful transition from school to work
Teenagers with disabilities and their families may be wondering what the future holds as they approach the end of their schooling. Barkuma’s Transition Program is an independent youth employment service designed to assist final-year students to make the smooth...
Disability Employment Programs – Barkuma’s Peer Supervisor program
In 2022, Barkuma launched the Peer Supervisor Program, a disability employment program that provides employees with further opportunities to build on their leadership skills, contribute to their team and working environment, and reach their employment goals....
Transitioning From School to Work for Students with Disabilities: A giant leap
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.
What’s the difference between an NDIS Local Area Coordinator and a Support Coordinator
There’s a lot of information out there about the NDIS and sometimes it’s hard to know what all the different terms mean. One area that can be confusing is the difference between an NDIS Local Area Coordinator and a Support Coordinator. Both of these roles will support...
A SEA CHANGE FOR TAMMY
Decorated former Special Olympian Tammy Lane is a welcome addition to the team at the iconic Flying Fish Cafe. After relocating from Adelaide with her newly retired parents, Tammy is putting her 15 years of experience at Hungry Jacks to good use in the kitchen;...
Your vote matters- Ensuring people with intellectual disability participate in the electoral process
It’s a question we get asked often… The main difference between School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Disability Employment Supports – Open Employment (DES) is how ready someone is to enter the employment world.
Launch of innovative aged care traineeship for people living with disability
Supported Employees will transition to new employment funding by December 2021. Find out what it means for you.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Transition Graduation
Last week, Barkuma congratulated the graduating Transition class of 2020. It was a special night with guest speakers Thomas Doherty, Harrison Hoise, Lucy Cornes and Justin Westhoff, with music from past student Hannah. The class of 2020 overcame unprecedented...