Barkuma

Barkuma We work alongside people with disability to find rewarding jobs, learn new skills, explore their tal

We work alongside people with disability to find rewarding jobs, learn new skills, explore their talents, and be included in the community.

November 19 is International Men’s Day The theme for 2025 is “Celebrating Men and Boys”. From fathers and friends to men...
19/11/2025

November 19 is International Men’s Day

The theme for 2025 is “Celebrating Men and Boys”. From fathers and friends to mentors and mates today we celebrate the strength, kindness, and impact of men everywhere and spotlight positive role models, raise awareness for men’s well-being.

https://bit.ly/2Os3eLQ



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We are at booth 88 at the Adelaide Kids & Youth Disability Expo - KYDX today, Friday 14th November and on Saturday 15th ...
14/11/2025

We are at booth 88 at the Adelaide Kids & Youth Disability Expo - KYDX today, Friday 14th November and on Saturday 15th November, come say hello!

We will be at Adelaide Kids & Youth Disability Expo - KYDX 2025! Join us on Friday 14 Nov or Sat Nov 15, at the Netball ...
13/11/2025

We will be at Adelaide Kids & Youth Disability Expo - KYDX 2025! Join us on Friday 14 Nov or Sat Nov 15, at the Netball SA Stadium, Mile End. Come say hi to our amazing team and discover all the fantastic offerings we have to support youth with disabilities. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and share. We can't wait to see you there! Booth 88

https://bit.ly/4o9UIQN

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Inclusive Employment Australia has replaced Disability Employment Services (DES) from 1 November 2025 and we’re proud to...
13/11/2025

Inclusive Employment Australia has replaced Disability Employment Services (DES) from 1 November 2025 and we’re proud to share that Barkuma continues to provide employment services across South Australia.

This means:
• If you're with Barkuma, you can stay with Barkuma.
• Your supports continue.
• Your support team remains the same.
• Your employment goals stay at the centre.

If you’re with Barkuma, you can stay with Barkuma. 💙

Visit https://bit.ly/3Swsl14 to learn more.



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We’re hiring at Barkuma Commercial Services!If you have employment supports in your NDIS plan and are looking for a job,...
12/11/2025

We’re hiring at Barkuma Commercial Services!

If you have employment supports in your NDIS plan and are looking for a job, we have full-time and part-time roles available in Elizabeth and Holden Hill.

• Build skills in a supportive environment
• Get transition support from our Developmental Pathways team
• Dual servicing with our DES for smooth transitions into open employment

Apply today or tag someone who might be interested!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PELuhe



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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going dow...
10/11/2025

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

We’re excited to be partnering with Cafetto, part of Dominant Home Care Products Australia, a national leader in cleanin...
07/11/2025

We’re excited to be partnering with Cafetto, part of Dominant Home Care Products Australia, a national leader in cleaning solutions.

Barkuma is now packaging Cafetto’s specialised coffee cleaning sachets right here in SA.

Dave Green from Barkuma said:

“This partnership shows the strength of local collaboration, bringing together commercial capability, quality manufacturing and shared social values”

Aaron from Dominant added:

“As a national company, we value partnering locally. It’s rewarding to know this collaboration also supports employment opportunities for people with disability.”

Barkuma is proud to collaborate with national businesses who choose local solutions for reliable outcomes.



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Inclusive Employment Australia has replaced Disability Employment Services (DES) from 1 November 2025 and we’re proud to...
06/11/2025

Inclusive Employment Australia has replaced Disability Employment Services (DES) from 1 November 2025 and we’re proud to share that Barkuma continues to provide employment services across South Australia.

This means:
• If you're with Barkuma, you can choose to stay with Barkuma.
• Your supports continue.
• Your team remains the same.
• Your employment goals stay at the centre.

If you’re with Barkuma, you can stay with Barkuma. 💙

Visit https://bit.ly/3Swsl14 to learn more.

Looking for a job with support built in?Barkuma Commercial Services is hiring! If you have employment supports in your N...
04/11/2025

Looking for a job with support built in?

Barkuma Commercial Services is hiring! If you have employment supports in your NDIS plan, this is a great way to build skills, confidence, and experience in a safe and supportive environment.

Key tasks include:
• Packaging and assembly
• Operating equipment, tools & machinery
• Quality and HACCP processes

Daily support from trained supervisors and peer mentors
Paid work with leave, super, and career development
Locations in Elizabeth & Holden Hill

Learn more > https://bit.ly/3PELuhe



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03/11/2025

Get ready for some fun with 'Guess The Job'! Take a look at the picture and use the skill clues to figure out what job the person in the image has. Let the guessing game begin!

🧹🛏️🔎

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01/11/2025

Exciting news!

From today Barkuma is proud to be delivering the Australian Governments new Inclusive Employment Australia program that replaces the Disability Employment Service (also known as DES).

This new program builds on the principles that have guided Barkuma for over 50 years: person-centred, inclusive practices that empower individuals and strengthen workplaces.

We’re excited to continue our journey of supporting people with intellectual disability, learning disability and autism spectrum disorder to find, keep, and thrive in employment, because everyone deserves the opportunity to be part of Australia’s workforce.

Learn more: Inclusive Employment Australia
> https://bit.ly/4nsimrj



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Celebrating 25 Years of Success!This month, Barkuma participant Andy marked 25 incredible years at the South Australian ...
30/10/2025

Celebrating 25 Years of Success!

This month, Barkuma participant Andy marked 25 incredible years at the South Australian Skills Commission!

Andy celebrated his remarkable journey surrounded by co-workers, supportive managers, and the dedicated Barkuma Job Coordinators, who have been an essential part of his story.

Join us in congratulating Andy on this fantastic milestone and for inspiring us all with his dedication and resilience! Here's to many more years of success!



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Photo 1 - Andy holding a large gift basket.
Photo 2 - Andy and two Barkuma Job Coordinators taking a photo together to celebrate his incredible 25 years.]

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Barkuma is a member based, not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to assist people with disability to live, work and be included in the community.

For over 50 years, Barkuma has worked alongside people with disability to find rewarding jobs, learn new skills, explore their talents, and be included in the community. Barkuma provides services to over 800 people, making it one of the largest disability organisations in South Australia.

Services include open and supported employment, transition services, accommodation and respite, counselling, advocacy and support. We provide our services across South Australia including the Adelaide metropolitan area (including Northern Adelaide) as well as the Barossa, Light and Lower North regions.

To find out more visit: www.barkuma.com.au