Blog
Join us at the Barkuma Business Breakfast
The Barkuma Business Breakfast offers the opportunity for South Australian organisations to learn and network while supporting a great cause. For this breakfast, we welcome renowned celebrity chef Simon Bryant who will talk... 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
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
Join Team Barkuma
The Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run is just around the corner! We are inviting staff, supported employees, employers and customers to be part of Team Barkuma on Sunday the 17th of September to... Read more
We have moved!
Barkuma will be moving offices on Thursday the 18th of May and Friday 19th of May, 2017. On these two days, our Adelaide office will be closed but you can still call us.... Read more
Contract expansion at Commercial Services
There has been a height of activity out at the factories over the last few weeks with some exciting new contracts starting. Everyone is enjoying the opportunity of working on something new. There... Read more
4 reasons to buy an Entertainment Book
If you love dining out, going to movies or travelling, you know how expensive it can get. That's why the Entertainment Book is a great way to access fantastic offers, whilst also getting... Read more
Accredited Training Now Available
The team at Barkuma Training have been designing and implementing customised training packages for workers in the Disability Support sector so that they can grow and develop along with the National Disability Insurance... Read more
Geoff's Welcome
Welcome to our first issue of the Barkuma Buzz biannual magazine! It’s been a while since we’ve been in touch with you and a lot has happened. In May, after nearly 15 years... Read more
We're looking good for 50!
Over 300 people joined us on the stunning grounds of Carclew House in North Adelaide to launch our 50th year. We had delicious food, ice cold drinks and plenty of dancing and fun.... Read more
Happy days ahead for Lisa
In 2016, we supported 749 people living with disability to live and work in the community, including 53 year old Lisa. Lisa has been supported to live independently and maintain employment with Barkuma’s... Read more
Barkuma is Buyability
We are proud to announce that Barkuma is a part of the Buyability network. Buyability is a first for the sector and measures the social and economic impact of supported employment enterprises. It... Read more
Congratulations class of 2016
On the 23rd of November, 2016 we celebrated the hard work and dedication of 65 students from schools across South Australia as they graduated from Barkuma’s Transition Program. This was the 17th class... Read more
Continuing the Partnership
At StreetFleet, we are committed to make a positive contribution to our community. As a corporate partner, StreetFleet have been working together with Barkuma for over 10 years, creating a strong and mutually... Read more
Meet Blue the Barkuma Bilby
Welcome to our latest Ambassador ‘Blue the Barkuma Bilby’! Blue epitomises the vibrancy of Barkuma, Blue’s cheerful demeanour represents the positive impact that can be made on the lives of others when they... Read more
Paolo Sebastian joins forces with Barkuma
Barkuma has partnered with global fashion powerhouse and Young Australian of the Year Paul Vasileff, founder and designer of the Paolo Sebastian success story. The announcement of Vasileff as Barkuma Ambassador is another... Read more
We're Fundraising with Entertainment
For every 2017/2018 Entertainment Book we sell, Barkuma will receive $14 towards our fundraising efforts – so the more we sell the more money we raise! We would therefore really appreciate you ordering... Read more
Telstra Business Award Winners
Barkuma is delighted to be announced as the inaugural 2016 Telstra Business Awards South Australian Charity division winner! The newly created not-for-profit award category recognises the significant contribution that charity organisations make to... Read more
Every Bunny Can Help
No matter the size of your organisation, if you have some spare space in your workplace you can host your very own Barkuma donation box. Peter Rabbit, a local cafe specialising in organic... Read more
Elizabeth Factory Upgrade Project
Our core fundraising focus for 2016 has been the Elizabeth factory upgrade. Currently, the outside common area has very limited shade and seating for our 90 employees. We are hoping with the money... Read more
