The Buzz Magazine - Edition 01, Spring 2023

My name is Cameron, I am 27 years old and I have Autism. I took part in the Barkuma Transition course and am now a DES client. Barkuma helped me get my job at Reynella Mitre 10 and has supported me immensely. The Barkuma Buzz will be produced every three months by myself, other clients and Barkuma staff. I would like to say a big thank you to the team for their hard work and contributions. As you will see, the Barkuma community is filled with amazing people with big success stories! I hope you enjoy it!

Yours sincerely,

Editor-in-Chief

We hear you have exciting news. I am going over to Berlin, Germany to play Basketball for Australia in the Special Olympics. This is my first time going overseas and I am going for two weeks. Four other people from South Australia are going too. I really want to see around Berlin, I am looking forward to trying the food.

What is the best thing about playing Basketball?

I love how inclusive it is. I love playing defence because I like stealing the ball.

Barkuma Buzz with Madi

Madi Fox is a basketball superstar. After playing for South Australia in the Special Olympics National Games, Madi was picked to join the Australian basketball team for the Special Olympics World Games. People from all over the world compete in the games. This year they were held in Berlin in Germany. Madi’s team played well and won a very close game to win a bronze medal. Well done and congratulations Madi!

Images kindly provided by Special Olympics South Australia. If you want to see the programs they offer, go to https://events.humanitix.com/tours/ south-australia

Who is your basketball role model?

Michael Jordan because of all of the skills he can do.

Do you have any advice for anyone interested in playing basketball or any other sport?

Practice your skills and look for an inclusive team to learn to play. It can be frustrating sometimes but keep practicing your skills.

What made you choose basketball?

I watched a friend’s basketball game, and I loved watching them defend and how they bounced the ball.

We spoke to Madi before she left.

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You’ll Need

Beef Chow Mein

Easy and delicious!

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

500 grams minced beef

1 medium brown onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 large carrot, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, trimmed and thinly sliced

150 grams thinly sliced button mushrooms

1 cup chicken stock

1/3 cup oyster sauce

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

440 grams thin fresh egg noodles

1/2 cup frozen peas

1/2 Chinese cabbage coarsely shredded

Watch & Make

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How To Make

Did you make this?

PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

SERVES: 4

1

HEAT vegetable oil in the wok.

2 STIR-FRY beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned.

3 ADD curry powder; stir-fry 1 minute or until fragrant.

4 ADD carrot, celery stalks and mushrooms; stir-fry until vegetables soften.

5 ADD chicken stock, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, fresh egg noodles; stir-fry 2 minutes.

6 ADD peas and shredded Chinese cabbage; stir-fry until cabbage just wilts.

Train Sim World 3

By Dave

Control famous trains from the USA, UK, and Europe, carrying heavy cargo and fast passengers. Experience the authentic feeling of being inside the train’s cockpit and explore beautiful landscapes on real routes. Start at the Training Centre to learn about railways or take on new challenges with changing weather conditions that affect how your train handles.

What is the game about?

All sorts of trains and train driving. There is lots of information about how the different types of trains operate. The game is based on real trains – steam, diesel and electric.

Objective

To learn how to operate trains and transport either cargo or passengers to and from stations. It depends on how large and heavy the cargo is. If you have a fairly long train that’s heavy with oil/coal, you want to set the train up to operate in a way that can pull and/or push the weight.

Complexity

It feels like you’re actually doing something, especially with the steam trains. The engaging part is the complexity of controls and the train physics they’ve programmed into it.

Positives

I like the way the diesel trains operate. They have all sorts of levers and switches all around the cabin, even behind you you have a whole board of switches to use. Most of them do something! You can turn a train on from scratch, you might even have to go outside of the train to start the engine.

Negatives

It is very mission based. If you crash a train, you get the ‘mission fail’ message, but don’t get to see the impact of the crash. It can get a bit boring too, especially when you are driving slow up a hill. The game is not multiplayer, but that would be good as there is another seat in the train.

Graphics and Sound

The graphics are ok, but could be improved. The trains look great, but the scenery and other transport are basic. There are no animals either, which could add another interest. Sounds are pretty cool and accurate to the specific trains.

Difficulty: 5/10

The game is fairly easy, but you will spend time thinking about what you’re doing and what you need to do. You can get stuck in weather with wet tracks, and need to know how to get moving.

Who would enjoy this game?

Anyone interested in trains or simulation games.

Dave plays Train Sim World 3 on his PC, but the game is also available on consoles.

Culture

we’re

buzzing about!

BOOK

New Moon – Stephenie Meyer

By Mark Edwards

This is the second book in the Twilight series. This book is about romance, Edward and Jacob both fall in love with Bella. Jacob is a Werewolf and Edward is a Vampire. It’s got good characters. I liked reading about Edward & Jacob fighting for Bella. I would recommend this book because it is full of surprises and twists, and I love the characters. I would give this book 5 stars.

PODCAST

On Purpose – Jay Shetty

By Kylie Chum

Jay talks about various topics, such as mental health and life skills. He also interviews celebrities and business people. In one episode, he talks to Lewis Howe, a baseball player with dyslexia. Lewis spoke about his troubles and how he worked on his confidence. This podcast has given me a fresh way of thinking and applying changes to myself.

MUSIC Rush! – Måneskin

By Kylie Chum

Måneskin’s four members originated from Italy. This band ignited my love for rock and roll again. They performed as an act for Eurovision in 2022 with the song SUPERMODEL. The latest album ‘Rush!’ has awesome tracks. It gives off a villain vibe, but partying at a fun beach poolside.

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We Love Op Shops

Irene is stylish and spend savvy! She tells us what she loves about shopping at Op Shops and what to expect.

I love going to Op Shops. I have found some really good bargains like my pink cardigan which was tagged as $2. I have also found Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses there once too.

My favourite Op Shops are Munno Para Savers, Camden Community Centre Op Shop, & the Salvation Army Thrift Shop at Marion which is where I found the cardigan. I like these shops because they have a good stock of clothes, some still with their tags on, plus bags, jewellery, and shoes.

Will is currently volunteering at an Op Shop through the SLES program. Will told us what he likes about it.

I like being able to sort DVD’s and books. The people there are nice to me and help with my volunteer work. I put price tags onto items and I like sorting things and the team work. I would encourage others to look at volunteer work at an Op Shop because it gives you experience and might help you to get a job somewhere else.

Irene’s cardigan was only $2!

Spring in the Garden

When you are gardening, it is important to take note of the seasons. Spring is a great time to be in the garden, so this month we are focusing on gardening through September, October and November.

We interviewed Rob, who shared the secrets to keeping his Salisbury garden thriving. He gave us some tips about the 6 main tasks to focus on in the garden:

1 Harvesting

I have just harvested snow peas and onions. Check out this huge onion!

2 Soil Preparation

You’ve got to keep turning the soil over with a big garden fork. We also add horse and cow manure, and sometimes blood and bone.

3 Weeding

You can pull weeds out with your hands or a little shovel. Or you can carefully spray them with poison.

4 Planting

In spring we plant new vegetables for them to grow. We’ve tried lots like carrots, but now we’re just planting tomatoes. We also plant pansies in the front garden, our lavender goes wild. Spring bulbs come up by themselves – we have jonquils. We also have calla lillies, succulents, agapanthus, native frangipani and yukka in our garden.

5 Pruning & Trimming

It’s time to prune back citrus trees once they’ve finished fruiting.

6 Pest Control

You put snail pellets in the right spots. You have to wear gloves when touching the pellets and then wash hands because it is poisonous, be careful.

Spring Things We Love

Gardening – Rob

Rob loves working in the garden. He enjoys growing vegetables and watering the plants to help them grow.

Hockey – Max

I’ve played hockey since I was 4 years old, and I love that it’s a team sport where I can have fun with my friends and spend time with my family. I play for the Grange Royals and have been a part of that team since I moved to Adelaide when I was in year 8.

My Cars – Gav

I have owned 4 Holden cars and enjoy following Holden Racing. I attend the V8 Clipsal 500 every year.

Puzzles – Neville

I love find-a-word puzzles. I have lots of puzzles at home, they keep my mind occupied.

Metal Music – Alex

I have always loved music. I love head banging along with the beats turned up super loud. I love the lead guitars and play guitar myself. My favourite bands are Metal Church, Impending Doom, and Hatebreed.

Painting - Lance

Lance loves painting and finds it very relaxing. He has painted a lot of paintings of things that are special to him. Some of Lance’s paintings are hanging up in the Barkuma offices.

Budgies – Steph

I love my budgies. We have an aviary in our backyard where they live. They are really good company.

The Sydney Swans – Lizzy

Lizzy loves the Sydney Swans and watches them in Adelaide twice a year when they play Port Power and the Adelaide Crows. Lizzy is proud to be from Sydney. Supporting the Swans helps her to feel connected to her hometown.

What To Do In 5112

In South Australia, we’re very lucky to have lots of amazing locations and activities to fill our days with. This edition, we’ve put together a list of just some of the great places to visit in the local areas of Elizabeth, Salisbury and Playford.

Civic Centre Library

Address: 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth, SA 5112.

Public libraries are a great place to relax, but they’re not only for borrowing books! The Civic Centre Library has free programs on offer, including one-on-one tech help and Creative Afternoons. Library membership is free and means you can borrow from any public library in South Australia. Your library card also gives you access to online libraries for free viewing on your computer or smart device.

Hoyts Salisbury

Address: 102 Gawler Street, Salisbury, SA 5108.

Going to the movies is a great activity to do with friends and family. Hoyts Salisbury has 8 cinemas, so there are always plenty of great movies to choose from. If you love going to the movies, you can sign up to Hoyts Rewards and receive weekly tickets for only $11, what a bargain!

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Elizabeth City Centre

Address: 50 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth, SA 5112.

Elizabeth City Centre has over 130 shops, making it a great place for all your shopping needs. One of the best things about Elizabeth City Centre is that it has its own Bus Interchange. This means it is very easy to get to and from for anyone who likes to catch public transport. A day at the shops can be a great way to spend time with family or friends.

Elizabeth Bowland

Address: 11 Winterslow Road, Edinburgh North, SA 5113

If you love ten-pin bowling Elizabeth Bowland is a great place to visit. They also recently opened their new glow-in-the-dark mini golf course. The course is all indoors, has 9-holes and each one has a different theme. This is the only mini golf like it in South Australia, so is definitely worth a visit!

National Military Vehicle Museum

Address: 10 Sturton Road, Edinburgh Parks, SA 5111.

The National Military Vehicle Museum is a private collection of vehicles. Some of the vehicles you will see here are in running condition and are even registered to drive on the road! The museum is run by a small group of volunteers, so it’s only open on Sundays and public holidays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, but if you’d like to visit another day you can call them on 08 8285 3011 to book in advance.

St George’s Bakehouse

Address: 183 Philip Highway, Elizabeth South, SA 5112.

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Bowland is open 7 days a week, but make sure to check their website for hours as they are subject to change

St George’s Bakehouse is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. They serve a great range of takeaway bakery foods like pies and pasties, as well as bigger meals for dining in, such as schnitzels and pizzas. You can even stop in for a cooked breakfast in the morning, or treat yourself to one of their delicious cakes.

The Aquadome

Address: 1 Crockerton Road, Elizabeth, SA 5112.

This one is for anyone who loves water! The Aquadome has 2 large pools, a gym, cafe, spa and steam room. You can swim laps in the 50-metre pool with ramp and lift access, or just relax and enjoy the warmer water in the 25 metre pool - the choice is yours! Entry costs start from just $6.80, we recommend visiting the website to find more information on pricing and opening times.

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We love our pets!

this is archie, he’s broOke’s dog

these are Hayley’s dogs, Max and Molly.

this is Matilda, Olivia’s Dog

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this is Sam, Yvonne’s cat

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