Welcome to Barkuma Inc
Barkuma is a member based, not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to assist people with a disability to live and work in the community.
Our services are guided by a philosophy of inclusion. We believe that society is enriched through the participation of people of all abilities and we look for innovative ways to facilitate this.
Established in 1967 by a group of parents in Adelaide's northern suburbs, Barkuma has grown to employ more than 140 staff across 8 sites in metropolitan Adelaide. Barkuma currently provides services to over 1000 people with disabilities making us one of the largest disability organisations in South Australia.
Our services include: open employment; supported employment; community living support; training; counselling; advocacy and support.
What's Happening
In Focus Newsletter July 2010
6 Jul 10: Click here to view the latest edition of In Focus
2010 Street Fleet Charity Golf Challenge
19 Mar 10: Coming to Tea Tree Gully Golf Club on Friday the 26th of March is Barkuma Inc's annual charity golf day!
In Focus Newsletter March 2010
22 Feb 10: Click here to view the latest edition of In Focus
Position Vacant: Job Support Officer
4 Feb 10: Looking for a new career path and want to:
Work for a values-based organisation?
Contribute to people with disabilities being part of Australia’s workforce?
Be part of an innovative team?
If so, you may just be one of the people we are looking for!
IN Focus Newsletter Nov 09
13 Nov 09: Click Here to view
2009 Annual Report
13 Nov 09: Click Here to view
Disclosure
28 Oct 09: Do you tell your potential boss about your disability? Craig Harrison from Personnel Employment discusses the pros and cons of disclosure and the issues surrounding it.
Potential Swine Flu Pandemic - Information & Answers
25 May 09: Memorandum containing information regarding Barkuma Inc's response to confirmed cases of Swine Flu in SA.
More news & publications...
Our People
Jaye Van Kasteren
Night Fill Assistant
28-year-old Jaye Van Kasteren has been an employee at the Golden Grove Drake Foodland for nearly seven years. Jaye is currently completing a Cert II in Retail Operations with plans to complete a Cert III in 2009.
Jaye combines work with voluteering at 3D community radio. He has his own program called ‘Front Ears’ which he co-hosts with a friend. An avid music enthusiast, this has helped his confidence and share his love of music with others.
To listen to ‘Front Ears’ on 3D radio, tune into 93.7FM on Monday’s, 11am-1pm.
