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Open employment means that you are employed in the mainstream workforce. The Disability Employment Services (DES) program is federally funded and is not an NDIS support. We are a specialist Disability Employment Service provider who work with people who have a developmental or intellectual disability.
Our participants work in a variety of roles and industries with over 300 local employers, including:
- Aged care
- Business and administration
- Fast food
- Hospitality
- Maintenance and cleaning
- and many more.
Our Specialty
We specialise in assisting people with Developmental Disabilities which includes, but is not limited to:
- Intellectual Disability
- Down Syndrome
- Autism (including Asperger’s)
- Learning Disorder
- Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injury acquired prior to 18 years of age.
As a Specialist Service Provider, Barkuma Employment can work with people from across the Adelaide Metropolitan, Barossa and Gawler areas.
Why choose Barkuma?
- Barkuma has expertise in supporting people with Developmental Disabilities to find and maintain employment.
- Barkuma has over 30 years experience delivering Disability Employment Services in South Australia.
- Once a suitable job opportunity has been found, Barkuma will provide one on one support in the workplace to assist you to maintain your employment.
- Barkuma have been recognised nationally for our service, receiving Runners Up in the 2018 National Disability Service Open Employment Excellence award.
How do I access this support?
Barkuma works with you to make sure you are supported throughout your employment and have a process to make you reach your goals. This process includes:
- Send enquiry to Intake Coordinator
- Assess your eligibility and sign you up
- Meet your support team
- Pre-employment activities
- Job searching
- Work experience
- Paid employment.
For more information
Download our Open Employment Brochure (PDF, 352kb).
Contact Us
If you are interested in open employment call us on 8414 7100, email barkuma@barkuma.com.au or fill out the Contact Us form.