THE BARKUMA JOURNAL
Barkuma Board Observership Program
The Barkuma Board Observership Program supports people with disability to develop governance skills, understand how boards operate, and contribute lived experience to decision-making within the disability sector.
2025 Transition Program Graduation Celebrations
On Tuesday 9 December, the Riverbank Rooms at the Adelaide Convention Centre came alive with pride, laughter and a few happy tears as Barkuma celebrated the Transition Program Graduation for the Class of 2025.
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...