It’s a question we get asked a lot… 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. Our SLES program is designed for people who have...
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...
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...
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....
Last update: 2 February 2024 Finishing school can be a challenging life phase, especially for students with a disability or learning difficulty. Knowing the options and potential pathways for your child or student can seem overwhelming, or at the other extreme,...
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...
