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Barkuma and the Royal Commission
Posted by Barkuma
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
Proposed removal of bus route 503 and bus stops 35A and 35 from Jacobsen Crescent
Posted by Barkuma
Barkuma is acutely aware that the proposed changes to bus route 503 and the potential removal of stops 35 and 35A will significantly impact the ability of a number of Barkuma staff to... Read more

Congratulations to our 2018 Transition Graduates!
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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?
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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?
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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!
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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
Posted by Barkuma
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