Bedford Group

Bedford Group Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose At Bedford we live by a simple vision.
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We strive to support change in the lives of people with disability by building capacity, independence and wellbeing. We do this by providing meaningful employment in a range of settings, tailored training, community access services and accommodation for over 1,500 people across South Australia. Above all, we promote individual choice and control to empower people with disability to live fulfilled and happy lives.

You may have seen the Australian Government’s announcement on Wednesday about changes to the NDIS.We know updates like t...
24/04/2026

You may have seen the Australian Government’s announcement on Wednesday about changes to the NDIS.

We know updates like this can feel uncertain, and for many people in our community, this news may bring questions or concerns.

As a trusted, registered provider, we are here with you — you are not alone.

Across all of our services, our focus remains the same: Supporting you to live your life, your way.

Right now:
🔸Your supports continue as normal
🔸We are here to listen and support you
🔸We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

The changes Government has announced will happen over time. If you would like to learn more, you can read the official information via the link in the comments.

We are here to help you understand what they mean for you, when the time is right.

If you have questions or just want to talk things through, please reach out to your usual contact.

We are here. We are listening. And we will navigate this together.

Meet Blend Creative — a dynamic creative agency where powerful design meets purpose.For over 30 years, Blend Creative ha...
20/04/2026

Meet Blend Creative — a dynamic creative agency where powerful design meets purpose.

For over 30 years, Blend Creative has been delivering high-quality creative while creating meaningful employment opportunities for designers with disability — proving that inclusive teams produce exceptional results.

Backed by Bedford, Blend Creative partners with organisations to bring brands to life through strategy-led, high-impact design. From brand development and corporate materials to publications, packaging, signage, websites and digital strategy — they do it all, managing every project from concept through to delivery.

What sets them apart isn’t just what they create, it’s how they think.

Every project is approached with strategic foresight, ensuring your communications are clear, cohesive and built to connect with your audience. And while accessibility is a key strength, it’s part of a much broader capability — delivering creative solutions that are effective, considered and commercially aligned.

And the impact?

Every project contributes to real employment, real skills, and real opportunities — while helping your organisation deliver on its ESG commitments in a way that’s authentic and measurable.

Because great design isn’t just about how it looks. It’s about what it does, and the impact it leaves behind.

Discover more in the comments!

Did you know your old mattress can help create real jobs in your community? Bounce Back Recycling is proudly backed by B...
15/04/2026

Did you know your old mattress can help create real jobs in your community?

Bounce Back Recycling is proudly backed by Bedford Group — turning what would otherwise be waste into meaningful opportunity, one mattress at a time.

Rather than ending up in landfill, each mattress is carefully taken apart by hand, with materials separated for responsible recycling. But the impact goes far beyond the environment.

🧡 For every 50 mattresses recycled, one full day of employment is created
🧡 Supporting people with disability and others facing barriers to employment
🧡 Reducing landfill and contributing to a more sustainable future

You can drop off your mattress at 301 Grand Junction Road, Ottoway, or arrange a collection via the Cobber App (link in comments).

Recycling is simple and affordable at $45 per mattress, base and ensemble, regardless of size or material.

Clean up your home, create opportunity, and make a real impact.

Learn more: https://www.bouncebackrecycling.com.au

Behind every cleared block, maintained park, and tidy verge is a team making a real impact.Our Bedford APG crew are prou...
14/04/2026

Behind every cleared block, maintained park, and tidy verge is a team making a real impact.

Our Bedford APG crew are proud to partner with the Hickinbotham Group, delivering essential land care across large parcels of land — from clearing and mowing to brush cutting. This work helps reduce the risk of snakes and grass fires, while keeping communities safe, accessible and looking their best.

In the lead-up to the opening of Sea Turtle Park on 14 March, our teams went above and beyond — deploying additional crews to ensure the space was presented to the highest standard. It’s this consistency, pride and attention to detail that sets our teams apart.

And it doesn’t go unnoticed.

Following the work, Michael Hickinbotham personally shared his appreciation — recognising the quality and commitment of our crews, and generously hosting a morning tea for the team on 9 April as a thank you.

Because at Bedford, it’s not just about the job — it’s about the people behind it, the communities we support, and the pride we bring to every project.

Did you know Bedford’s impact extends deep into regional South Australia — where local enterprises are creating real job...
13/04/2026

Did you know Bedford’s impact extends deep into regional South Australia — where local enterprises are creating real jobs, building real skills, and unlocking real opportunities every single day?

Across regional communities, Bedford teams are delivering high-quality services for local customers — including residential and commercial cleaning, grounds and garden maintenance, embroidery, timber production and a range of hands-on workshop services.

But what makes this truly powerful isn’t just the work itself.
It’s what that work makes possible.

It means people with disability can build independence, develop skills, and be part of their local workforce — without having to leave their community.

It means regional towns can access reliable, purpose-driven services while supporting inclusive employment.

And it means every job completed contributes to something bigger — stronger, more connected communities where everyone has a place and a purpose.

This is more than a service.
This is more than a job.

This is social enterprise creating lasting impact — right where it’s needed most 🧡

At Bedford, our Learning and Experiences programs are all about helping people build skills, confidence and independence...
11/04/2026

At Bedford, our Learning and Experiences programs are all about helping people build skills, confidence and independence — while doing the things they genuinely enjoy.

Whether it’s getting creative, learning something new, or connecting with others in the community, every day is an opportunity to grow.

Here’s what that can look like:
🔸 Life skills and independence building
🔸 Creative programs like art and music
🔸 Cooking, health and wellbeing activities
🔸 Community outings and social connection
🔸 Work-ready skills and pathways

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach — our programs are tailored to each person’s goals, interests and aspirations.

Because it’s not just about learning new skills…
It’s about building confidence, creating friendships, and feeling part of something.

If you or someone you support would like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to find out more, book a tour, or get started! The link is available in the comments.

More than packaging. A true supply chain partner.Looking for a packaging partner who can deliver quality, scale and reli...
10/04/2026

More than packaging. A true supply chain partner.

Looking for a packaging partner who can deliver quality, scale and reliability — without compromise? At Bedford, we provide end-to-end packaging and assembly solutions trusted by leading Australian and global brands.

From food-grade clean room packing to high-volume co-packing and promotional assembly, our capability is built to flex with your business.

🔸Shrink & flow wrapping, sealing & labelling
🔸Gift packs, hampers & promotional kits
🔸Re-labelling for export/import compliance
🔸Automated fill, weigh & pack systems
🔸Temperature-controlled clean rooms
🔸Warehousing and distribution support

With HACCP certification and ISO9001 accreditation, you can trust every product leaving our facilities meets the highest standards.

But what truly sets us apart?

Every contract you partner with us on creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability — delivering both commercial results and real social impact.

We’re ready to scale with you. Whether you need a reliable overflow partner or a full-service packaging solution — let’s talk.

Get in touch today by phone on 08 8275 0211 or via email at packaging@bedfordgroup.com.au to discuss your next project.

We’re pleased to share that Bedford’s Mount Gambier site has officially been secured. We know the past period has been d...
01/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that Bedford’s Mount Gambier site has officially been secured.

We know the past period has been difficult for many in our community. Today’s announcement provides reassurance and stability for our employees, staff and families.

Most importantly — our doors remain open, jobs are secure, and our focus remains on the people who make Bedford what it is.

We thank the South Australian Government for supporting a positive outcome for Mount Gambier.

This is about community, connection and continuing the work we do together every day.

A fresh start. The same heart.

In case you missed it — our Mount Gambier Learning Hub group created a vibrant projection artwork for the Mount Gambier ...
31/03/2026

In case you missed it — our Mount Gambier Learning Hub group created a vibrant projection artwork for the Mount Gambier Fringe Festival, inspired by this year’s theme and brought to life through weeks of creativity and collaboration.

We had the chance to see it in action at the festival over the weekend, and it did not disappoint!

Seeing the piece illuminated and experienced as part of the festival atmosphere was something really special. What started as an idea in the Learning Hub has now become part of a vibrant community celebration.

We’re proud to see our clients’ work showcased in this way, contributing to something bigger and connecting with the wider community 🧡

The recent national conversation around the NDIS highlights something we see every day at Bedford.When people are suppor...
30/03/2026

The recent national conversation around the NDIS highlights something we see every day at Bedford.

When people are supported in the right way, they don’t just participate — they contribute.

Whether it’s through employment, skill development, or being part of a team, the right support creates opportunity, purpose, and connection.

Recent analysis from the e61 Institute reinforces this, showing increased workforce participation and improved outcomes for people with disability.

For us, it’s simple — when people are given the opportunity, they thrive.

You can find a link to the original ABC article in the comments to learn more.

Sustainable Saturday is on again this Weekend!Our Electronic Recycling Australia (ERA) team is opening the Ottoway hub f...
26/03/2026

Sustainable Saturday is on again this Weekend!

Our Electronic Recycling Australia (ERA) team is opening the Ottoway hub for this month’s Sustainable Saturday — giving our community an easy way to recycle responsibly.

Where: Electronics Recycling Australia (Bedford) – 301 Grand Junction Road, Ottoway
(Enter via Duncan Court, turn left at the first gates and follow signs to the undercover drop-off zone)

When: Saturday, 28 March | 7:00am – 12:00pm

Have you got old mattresses or e-waste lying around? Bring them in and we’ll take care of the rest. Through ERA, we recycle at least 80% of materials, helping keep valuable resources out of landfill and giving them a second life.

Bring along your: Mattresses, mobile phones, laptops, printers, TVs, smart watches, microwaves, vacuums, hairdryers, keyboards, monitors, kettles, toasters, fridges and freezers.

Costs:
• E-waste: FREE (please remove batteries)
• Mattress recycling: $45 per mattress
• Fridges/freezers: $20 (degassing)
• Battery recycling: priced per item

On the day: Check out the ERA pop-up refurbished electronics shop, with all profits supporting Bedford and creating opportunities for people with disability.

You can also chat to the team about secure data destruction, giving you peace of mind that your personal information is safely removed.

Small actions make a big difference — we’d love to see you there 💚

The Mount Gambier Learning Hub has been bursting with creativity these past few weeks!In the lead-up to this weekend’s F...
26/03/2026

The Mount Gambier Learning Hub has been bursting with creativity these past few weeks!

In the lead-up to this weekend’s Fringe Festival at the Cave Gardens, our Bedford artists have been busy bringing a vibrant community art piece to life. Inspired by this year’s theme Underground Unearthed, clients and support staff worked together to design The Underground Fringe — a collaborative artwork filled with detailed scenes, handcrafted bugs and flowers, and plenty of hidden surprises.

It’s been a fantastic way to build creativity, teamwork and connection, and we’re so proud of everyone who contributed. A big thank you to our talented clients, and to Louise Adams and the Fringe team for bringing this event to life for our community.

But the creativity didn’t stop there...

Our Learning Hub also took part in a hands-on workshop with Tim Goschnick, exploring the world of video architecture. Clients designed colourful projections inspired by the iconic Mount Gambier Town Hall — and you’ll be able to see these come to life after dark throughout the festival.

We can’t wait for the community to experience it all this weekend! Check out the link to the Program Guide in the comments.

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Bedford has been changing the lives of people with disability for over 70 years by building capacity, independence and well-being. We are the second largest employer for people with a disability in Australia. We also offer exceptional tailored services and provide a broad suite of NDIS support services including social participation activities, training and accommodation to over 1,500 people in South Australia and Victoria.

We build healthy relationships, foster skills to last a lifetime, and pride ourselves on providing hands-on support. Above all, we promote individual choice and control to empower people with disability to live fulfilled and happy lives.