Being part of a team For Joel, work is about more than just getting the job done; it’s about connection, contribution and being part of a team. Joel has been working at Sofitel Adelaide for the past 18 months as a Housekeeping Services Runner, playing a key role in...
There are moments in a career when confidence grows, opportunities appear and the unfamiliar becomes possible. For Laura, the past decade has been shaped by experience, support, and determination. Where It Started Laura first joined Barkuma in 2015, beginning work at...
Exploring IT: Harrison’s Work Experience Journey with Barkuma Work experience can be a powerful way for young people to explore their interests and gain real-world insight into different career pathways. Recently, Barkuma welcomed Harrison from the Inclusive...
New CEO Evelyn O’Loughlin reflects on her first weeks at Barkuma and sets out her priorities for the organisation’s next chapter. Following her appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Evelyn O’Loughlin has spent her first weeks at Barkuma engaging with staff,...
This week, Barkuma welcomes 38 young people as they commence the Transition Program 2026, joining us from a range of public, independent and catholic schools across metropolitan Adelaide. Barkuma’s Transition Program supports young people with developmental...
Building inclusive leadership and governance pathways 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....
