Bedford Group

04/02/2026

Today marks an important milestone for the Bedford community.

Following the conclusion of the voluntary administration sale process, The Disability Trust has formally acquired Bedford Services and Advisory Ltd.

We’re honoured to support Bedford into its next chapter, with care, continuity and respect for what this community represents.

A fresh start. The same heart.

18/12/2025

Thank you for supporting a year of incredible impact by our recycling hub in 2025 ♻️

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank our partners, customers and community for standing with our recycling team to create positive environmental and social impact.

This year, our e-waste and mattress recycling businesses, Electronic Recycling Australia and Bounce Back Mattress Recycling, continued to demonstrate what is possible when a circular economy model puts both environmental and social outcomes first.

💚 Social impact in 2025
Our recycling hub supported 75 jobs, including 50 roles for people with disability, delivering 109,470 hours of meaningful employment across the operations. These roles create opportunity, build skills and support inclusive workplaces where everyone can contribute.

♻️ Environmental impact in 2025
- 3.6 million kg of e-waste diverted from landfill;
- 64.26 million kg of CO₂ emissions prevented;
- Valuable materials recovered and returned to use, including glass, cardboard, plastics and gas; - Bounce Back recycled 23,000 mattresses, achieving up to 90% material recovery and preventing toxic materials from entering landfill.

🔁 Extending the life of electronics
Keeping products in use is central to our circular approach:
• 2,400+ electronic items refurbished and sold, including calculators, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers, monitors and components;
• 400+ refurbished items donated to Backpacks 4 SA Kids INC., supporting children and families with access to essential technology.

🎓 Education and community engagement
In 2025, our Ottoway recycling hub became a place of learning and connection:
• 68 recycling hub tours delivered to 1,456 students and 208 teachers, and 189 people from community and business groups;
• Delivered a hands-on e-waste education project with Green Industries SA, Greenwith Primary School and Norwood Primary School, engaging 120 project teams and 340 students;
• Hosted 7 Saturday recycling drop-off days, combining community recycling with refurbished e-waste sales.

None of this would be possible without the support of the South Australian community. Every item recycled, every partnership formed and every choice to work with us has helped create a more inclusive economy and a more sustainable future.

Thank you for being part of the impact in 2025. We look forward to what we can achieve together in 2026.

16/12/2025

Our Ambassador, Adelaide Football Club ruck Reilly O’Brien, recently spent time chatting with our Panorama crew about why he values his connection to Bedford and the positive impact our community has had on him throughout the year.

Reilly shared his personal highlights, the lessons he has learned in 2025 and the goals he is setting for an even bigger 2026.👊

Our community loved hearing his insights, asking questions and celebrating the end of the year together. Thank you, Reilly, for your ongoing support, energy and passion for inclusion. Here’s to another year of teamwork, growth and possibilities.💫

16/12/2025

The Festive Season is in full swing in Mount Gambier, where clients and staff from our Learning and Experiences Hub participated in the 2025 AAM Timber Christmas Parade. 🎄🍭✨

Clients and staff from the hub did an incredible job of bringing their chosen theme to life, from brainstorming ideas to crafting props, designing costumes and pitching in wherever they could.

The magical result was “Wonka’s Wonderland”. 🍬

And in a sweet and sustainable surprise for Santa, they used recycled materials to create their float. 🙌

A big thank you to everyone for their creativity, enthusiasm and teamwork! 🎉👏

10/12/2025

🌿 As 2025 draws to a close, we are proud to share a year of growth, green impact and inclusive opportunity that our landscape construction social enterprise, GreenInc has achieved.

Please enjoy GreenInc’s 2025 in review video and see how their all-abilities team has transformed award-winning green spaces through sustainable landscaping and care for communities across South Australia.

Thank you to everyone who has supported GreenInc’s mission to move the earth to make a difference this year. Here’s to creating even greater impact in 2026. 💚

09/12/2025

Summer is here and that means it’s time to stay sun smart. Remember to slip, slop, slap, seek, and slide: wear your hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses, and take a break in the shade whenever you can.

Hayley, Jasmine and William from our Whyalla Learning and Experiences hub are leading the way this season and have sewn their very own sun hats! 🧢😎

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

We are proud to share our landscape construction social enterprise, GreenInc has won two 2025 Master Landscapers of SA Awards for their work on the the Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre and Paech Basin, Mount Barker projects.

These awards recognise the skill, dedication and purpose that drive every project GreenInc completes. The GreenInc team delivers high quality work while creating real social impact for people of all abilities and the broader community.

Congratulations GreenInc! 💚🧡

08/12/2025

Here are some great suggestions to help make this Festive Season better for the environment and the wallet!☝️

💡Buy refurbished electronics at Electronic Recycling Australia. We have an excellent range of quality laptops, screens, phones, keyboards and consoles. Check out the range here 👉 https://www.electronicrecyclingaustralia.com.au/shop/page/9/

💡Make room for any pressies coming your way by dropping off your unwanted or end-of-life electronics or household appliances to us at 301 Grand Junction Road, Ottoway.

And if Santa brings you a new mattress, our Bounce Back Mattress Recycling team would love to responsibly recycle your old one for $40.

By supporting our recycling businesses, you are not only doing the right thing by the environment but also supporting meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability.

Let us know if you have any questions on 8374 2276 or info@erecyclingaustralia.com.au.

04/12/2025

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧! ✨

Did you know that Bedford has an embroidery business? Now’s the perfect time to order your quality personalised embroidered apparel for:

🎄 Christmas and New Year events
🎉 Milestone birthdays
👰 Pre-wedding parties, hens or bucks shows
🏆 Sporting events and team days

From t-shirts and polos to hats and more, we can embroider items for any occasion, including parties, community events, fundraisers, and celebrations big or small. Add names, logos, or fun designs to make your group stand out and your event unforgettable.

We can deliver around the country and when you choose our embroidery service, you are also supporting meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability.

Let us know what you need here > https://www.bedfordgroup.com.au/commercial-capabilities/your-professional-uniform-embroidery-partner -a-free-quote or call 08 8647 7711.