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Barkuma and the Royal Commission
About the Royal Commission The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of people with a disability was established on the 4th of April 2019 with the signing of the letters patent... Read more
Congratulations to our 2018 Transition Graduates!
Held mid-November, we celebrated the hard work and dedication of our 2018 students from schools across South Australia as they graduated from Barkuma's Transition Program. 2018 marks the 19th class to graduate from... Read more
Welcome Lucy Cornes
Barkuma is delighted to welcome digital entrepreneur and founder of She Shopped, Lucy Cornes as an ambassador. She Shopped is a leading digital marketing agency and in March 2018 helped Barkuma tell the... Read more
Introducing CEO Simon Rowberry
I am very excited to have been selected to become Barkuma’s new Chief Executive Officer. I have worked in the disability sector for over 20 years and have a passion for increasing the... Read more
What’s the difference between a Local Area Coordinator and a Support 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 cause confusion is the difference between a... Read more
What you need to know about SLES
Leaving school can be a stressful, confusing and challenging time. That’s why it’s important to be well prepared for the next stage of your life, which may include finding and keeping a job... Read more
On a bus stop near you
Barkuma’s newest marketing campaign launched on Monday, April 16. The campaign promotes our ongoing commitment to ensure people with disability have rewarding employment opportunities and focuses on our open, supported and school leaver... Read more
Expanding our Disability Employment Service
We are very proud to announce that we have been successful in our bid to expand our Disability Employment Service (DES) and have secured new contracts to deliver employment support in Northern Adelaide... Read more
Opportunities now available at Barkuma Commercial Services
Start your career with one of South Australia’s leading Australian Disability Enterprises, Barkuma. Working with us is a great way to develop your skills, confidence and experience. You will receive wages, have set... Read more
Fresh Coat of Paint for Elizabeth
Barkuma Elizabeth has got a new look with a fresh coat of paint and brand new signage. The new look aims to improve the building’s overall curb appeal and we are hoping it... Read more
Are you next in line for the NDIS?
The NDIS is coming to an area near you! Over the past two years the NDIS has been progressively rolled out across the nation. The NDIS is being rolled out in stages across... Read more
5 great reasons to employ a person with disability
Finding the right staff is becoming more difficult for organisations. There are issues with retention and sometimes you just can’t find the right fit. But what if we said you and your business... Read more
The difference between Core, Capital and Capacity Building
You could be on your way to your first plan or you might have your first planning meeting coming up, whatever your situation it’s important to understand the language of the NDIS. When... Read more
5 things you need to know about your first NDIS plan
It’s official! The NDIS is here and ready to go. For many South Australians the NDIS has arrived, so it’s important to understand how to get the plan that is right for you.... Read more
New NDIS Pathways
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have released information about a new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pathway. This new pathway aims to improve the experience participants have in developing their NDIS plan.... Read more
Winners are grinners!
Barkuma celebrated the City of Playford International Day for People with Disability Mayoral Awards as Gold Sponsors. Mayor Glenn Docherty spoke highly of Barkuma’s commitment and roots in the Northern suburbs. We also... Read more
2017 Employer Awards
On Wednesday December 6, the Governor of South Australia hosted a reception recognising 21 leading South Australian employers for their commitment to employing people with disabilities. His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le... Read more
Driving Change in the Disability Sector
StreetFleet are driving change in the disability sector and moving forward with their latest transport initiative CARL, in collaboration with Victorian Agency Marching Elephants and Connecting Up Inc. CARL, a new online ride... Read more
Class of 2017 Graduates
More than 50 South Australian School students with disability graduated from the Transition Program on Wednesday November 22 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The program, now in its 17th year, is designed to... Read more
200 years of service recognised
It’s our people that make our organisation great and we were proud to congratulate and recognise the following people for their service to Barkuma at our 2017 Annaul General Meeting: 20 Years Service... Read more
