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
Matt Tarrant Barkuma Ambassador
Adelaide’s own Matt Tarrant wears many hats: magician, mentalist, producer, creator, performer and a proud ambassador for Barkuma, a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of supports for people with disability.
SIL Housing Adelaide – Residents Profile
Residents Sian and Craig share their thoughts on living at our newly renovated single-bedroom units for supported independent living.
Supported Employment to Open Employment
At Barkuma, we believe in the power of inclusive communities where everyone can contribute meaningfully. Our mission extends beyond supporting individuals with disabilities; we also work closely with businesses to create diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Barkuma’s New Way of Including Everyone’s Voices
Barkuma’s New Way of Including Everyone’s Voices: easy-English
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