Supported Employment

Supported Employment means you are employed in a Barkuma owned business (Australian Disability Enterpise). This type of employment support is NDIS funded. Working in this environment is a great way to develop your skills, confidence and experience, all while earning a wage.

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How do I access this support?

To qualify for supported employment at Barkuma you must be:

Be 17 years old
Have an intellectual disability
Be willing to undertake an unpaid work experience placement
Be eligible for a Disability Support Pension (DSP)
Have a current NDIS plan with ‘Finding & Keeping a Job’ as a goal of employment
Be seeking full-time employment
Meet assessment requirements.

Employment Conditions

At our business you will receive wages, have set hours of work, leave entitlements, superannuation and other benefits. You will have a job description and participate in an annual appraisal process.

Friendly and supportive
Clear and frequent direction
Smaller work groups
Tasks to suit individuals
Comprehensive and ongoing training
Liasion with families and carers.

Location

We have two locations, one at Elizabeth and one at Holden Hill.

Work Experience

If you haven’t worked in a supported environment before we can offer work experience. This can help you adjust to working life and decide if supported employment is right for you.

Training and Development

We offer a range of training opportunities that result in nationally recognised qualifications. If you wish to move into mainstream employment (employed by someone other than Barkuma) we will refer you to our employment service. At Barkuma, you may work on some of the following tasks: