THE BARKUMA JOURNAL
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.
Amplifying Client Voice – Gavin’s Impact as a Board Observer
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.
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
Update - Barkuma will no longer provide Support Coordination beyond 28 June 2024. NDIS Supports and Services 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...
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.
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.
Australian Disability Enterprises 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...