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 Inclusive Employment Australia, School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES), Transition from High School to Work, Supported Employment (Barkuma Commercial Services), Supported Independent Living (SIL).
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 to Work Program 2026 – Supporting Young People to Take Their Next Steps
Barkuma welcomes 38 young people as they commence the Transition Program 2026, joining us from a range of public, independent and catholic schools across metropolitan Adelaide.
Barkuma Board Observership Program
The Barkuma Board Observership Program supports people with disability to develop governance skills, understand how boards operate, and contribute lived experience to decision-making within the disability sector.
2025 Transition Program Graduation Celebrations
On Tuesday 9 December, the Riverbank Rooms at the Adelaide Convention Centre came alive with pride, laughter and a few happy tears as Barkuma celebrated the Transition Program Graduation for the Class of 2025.
Why Barkuma is Investing in Future Board Leaders
In recognition of this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) theme ‘Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress’, Barkuma is proud to spotlight the successful completion of the inaugural Board Observership Program, a key initiative supporting disability-inclusive leadership and governance.
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