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 to Work, Supported Employment (Barkuma Commercial Services), Open Employment (DES), Supported Independent Living (SIL), Support Coordination Level 2 & Level 3, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Mentoring.
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
Transition Program Graduate Experiences at Barkuma
Transitioning smoothly from school to employment, we caught up with Barkuma’s Transition Program graduates Siomonn, Will and Belle, to see where they are now.
The Barkuma Difference – A Journey of Inclusion and Empowerment
Embarking on a journey with Barkuma is not just about providing disability support; it’s about creating a transformative experience for people with disability. We want you to Live your All.
Barkuma Unveils New Disability Housing in Adelaide’s North
South Australian not-for-profit Barkuma has spent $3 million on improving homes for people living with disability in the northern suburbs.
The Buzz Magazine – Edition 2 – Summer 2023/4
We are thrilled to share that The Buzz Magazine – Edition 2 is now available. Barkuma’s Buzz Magazine is a community-designed and community-focused publication with stories, reviews, photos, art, and more.
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