THE BARKUMA JOURNAL
A Guide to Barkuma’s Transition Program
Learn how Barkuma’s 12-month Transition Program empowers final-year students with disabilities to move from school to employment through skill-building, accredited training, and work experience.
Class of 2023 Spotlight: Chloe Finds Her Place in Hospitality
Explore Chloe’s inspiring journey with Barkuma from the Transition program to a thriving role in hospitality at The Guardsman. Discover how support and empowerment helped her find her passion and build a fulfilling career path.
Unlocking Potential: Barkuma’s Mentoring Program
Barkuma’s mentoring program is more than just support; it’s a pathway to empowerment, independence and self-advocacy. By focusing on developmental goals, person-centred practice and real, measurable outcomes, we are proud to be a trusted partner on the journeys of individuals living with disabilities.
Empowering Lives: Barkuma’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Unveiled
How can Barkuma’s 2023-2026 strategic plan help you? Watch the video.
The Business Benefits of Hiring Neurodiverse Talent
The Business Benefits of Hiring Neurodiverse Talent Barkuma is proud to champion the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals in the workforce. Danielle Broadway, Operations Manager - Open Employment at Barkuma, explains the advantages of hiring neurodiverse employees,...
Inclusivity and Excellence: Barkuma’s Commercial Services
With over 50 years of experience, Barkuma has carved a niche as a trusted name in commercial services. We offer a comprehensive range of high-quality and tailored solutions, and we are committed to disability employment and inclusivity. We provide packaging,...
Micro-enterprise support with Barkuma
The micro-enterprise initiative helps people with intellectual disabilities start and manage their own affordable businesses. We plan to offer micro-enterprise support as a new employment option for our clients as part of our new strategy. This will be in addition to supported employment in Barkuma Commercial Services, and support in open employment via Disability Employment Service (DES).
A Collaborative Approach to Disability Services at Barkuma
Barkuma has embraced co-design as a way to revolutionise their offerings and enhance their clients’ experiences.
Skye’s Journey: Barkuma’s Approach to Support Coordination
Barkuma is actively working to enhance its Support Coordination services. The organization can now help more people with complex needs by offering Specialist Support Coordination.
The Evolution of ADE to Social Enterprise
Explore the transformation of ADE to a thriving social enterprise. Learn how Barkuma empowers communities through innovation and inclusive opportunities.
Debunking Myths About Disability Employment Support
Barkuma’s Transition Program supports students with disabilities and learning difficulties in Adelaide to move smoothly from school to their future.
Where are they now? We catch up with Barkuma’s Transition Program Graduates
Barkuma’s Transition Program supports students with disabilities and learning difficulties in Adelaide to move smoothly from school to their future.
Enhancing Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility
Businesses can partner with Barkuma social enterprise to fulfill their manufacturing and packaging requirements and support social and environmental responsibility and CSR initiatives.
Understanding the Uluru Statement from the Heart
You have probably recently heard and read about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the First Nations Voice to Parliament. The Uluru Statement is an important document in Australian history, and everyone should have the opportunity to understand its significance...
Leaving School NDIS Supports for Young People with Disability
What is SLES? Barkuma provides School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)for eligible people with disability. This support is designed for high school students and school leavers. It helps them get ready for work in open employment. They may not be ready to use a...
Barkuma response to Budget announcement for NDIS
The latest federal budget includes changes for the NDIS. Let’s look at how this could impact you and Barkuma. What was announced in the latest Federal Budget? Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP recently released the Federal Budget for 2023-24. It contains a “more than $720...
Disability Employment Service (DES) Provider: Top tips
Barkuma’s Disability Employment Service (DES) is free for people with disability in South Australia to access and is not a NDIS support. Our team is dedicated to working with people with Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down...
Understanding the NDIS, SIL, Home and Living and Accommodation
NDIS, SIL, Home and Living, Accommodation Barkuma understands it can be overwhelming to dissect the vast amount of information available, especially if you are the primary carer, guardian or relative of someone with disability who is considering Supported Independent...
Barkuma’s Day Options: Ensuring participants live their all
Update - Barkuma will no longer provide Day Options beyond 28 June 2024. Barkuma’s new Day Options Autumn program has just started! Day Options sessions are conducted by experienced disability support workers. This creates a welcoming and inclusive program for adults...
Explore Supported Independent Living Options with Barkuma’s Specialist Accommodation
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...