BARKUMA
Live your all.
Barkuma is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of supports for people with disability. For over 50 years, Barkuma has supported South Australians with disabilities Live their All. Together, we establish the capacity and confidence to transition out of high school and continue to build a life of independence that makes quality employment and accommodation outcomes achievable.
YOU
Barkuma is here to support you to live your best life. Find out how we can work alongside you at school, at work, at home and in your community to live your all.
SERVICES & SUPPORT
At Barkuma, we understand Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our supports include School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES), Transition from High School, Supported Employment (Barkuma Commercial Services), Supported Independent Living (SIL), Open employment (DES), Support Coordination.
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
We work with local business to deliver high quality solutions in our two factories. We also help employers build a more inclusive workforce.
THE BARKUMA JOURNAL
Empowering Lives: Barkuma’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Unveiled
How can Barkuma’s 2023-2026 strategic plan help you? Watch the video.
The Business Benefits of Hiring Neurodiverse Talent
The Business Benefits of Hiring Neurodiverse Talent Barkuma is proud to champion the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals in the workforce. Danielle Broadway, Operations Manager - Open Employment at Barkuma, explains the advantages of hiring neurodiverse employees,...
Inclusivity and Excellence: Barkuma’s Commercial Services
With over 50 years of experience, Barkuma has carved a niche as a trusted name in commercial services. We offer a comprehensive range of high-quality and tailored solutions, and we are committed to disability employment and inclusivity. We provide packaging,...
Micro-enterprise support with Barkuma
The micro-enterprise initiative helps people with intellectual disabilities start and manage their own affordable businesses. We plan to offer micro-enterprise support as a new employment option for our clients as part of our new strategy. This will be in addition to supported employment in Barkuma Commercial Services, and support in open employment via Disability Employment Service (DES).
HOURS OF SUPPORT IN ACCOMMODATION
YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORTED THROUGH SLES & TRANSITION PROGRAMS
PARTICIPANTS SUPPORTED ACROSS SA IN OPEN EMPLOYMENT
SUPPORTED EMPLOYEES
ACCOMMODATION CLIENTS
EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS
*2021-2022 period