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40 years of service earns Helen Smith Bedford’s highest award
Helen Smith has been a shining example of self-empowerment as a dedicated employee of Bedford for more than 40 years, and this week she will be recognised formally for her achievements at a very special occasion.
Helen has been selected from thousands of Bedford employees across Adelaide as the recipient of the organisation’s prestigious Heart & Soul Award, which will be presented to her today at Bedford’s 44th Annual Achievement Awards, to be held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Bedford breathes new life into Scholars Cafe
The state's most diverse disability service provider - Bedford - is set to extend its reputation as leader in catering services thanks to a new partnership with another iconic Adelaide charity. Bedford has teamed up with the Can:Do Group at Townsend House in Hove to assume operation of Scholars Cafe at Can:Do's Townsend Park Lifestyle Estate, and use its experience in hospitality to breathe new life into the business.
Spotlight on the humble egg
Once considered a no-go for dieters, eggs have made a healthy comeback in recent years - giving Bedford Farm in Port Lincoln more than one reason to celebrate this Friday (14 October) for World Egg Day. Now considered a 'superfood', the re-emergence of eggs as an important diet staple is good news for Bedford, which has almost doubled its production of eggs in the last two years at Bedford Farm in Port Lincoln...
Bedford in Port Lincoln wants vandals to stop
South Australia's most diverse provider of services to people with disability Bedford has notified police following a series of recent vandalism incidents at its Port Lincoln farm; the latest on Monday night. Bedford decided to bring this to the police and community's attention after a number of minor sabotage events began to negatively impact the farm's business operation and welfare of the animals...
Bedford announces new Chief Executive
The Board of Bedford - South Australia's most diverse provider of services for people with a disability and disadvantage - is delighted to announce the appointment of Sally Powell to the position of Chief Executive. After nine years with the organisation, Sally will begin her new role following the retirement of highly-respected outgoing Chief Executive Max Dyason...
Bedford to build another Port Lincoln home for people with disability
Bedford and the State Government will give four more West Coast residents the chance to live independently next year, following an announcement by Minister for Disability, Jennifer Rankine today (26 August). The home will be built as an extension of the 'Homes for 100' project - a joint venture between Bedford and the Government of South Australia - and will be the seventh high support needs home for people with disability...
Keeping it real: dedicated Mum becomes Bedford’s fifth Ambassador
South Australia‟s most diverse disability services provider - Bedford - has selected dedicated mother of now adult twins, Faye Packham, as its newest Ambassador. Faye, whose twin daughter Lauren Packham was born with disability, was selected to the role based on her close understanding of the challenges faced by people with a disability and commitment to promoting the importance of Bedford‟s services...
New home for people with disability in Millicent
Construction of the final home to be built as part of the existing „Homes for 100‟ programme, a partnership between Bedford and the State Government, will commence in Millicent this week (26 August) with an official „turning of the sod‟ ceremony.
Bedford Chief Executive Max Dyason will join with Minister for Disability Jennifer Rankine to turn the first soil at the Bonshor Street site to formerly mark the milestone...
New home for people with disability in Murray Bridge
Four people with disability will have the opportunity to live independently in Murray Bridge thanks to the completion of a new home by Bedford - the State's most diverse provider of services to people with disability...
Bedford and Holden take partnership to top gear
While obtaining a driver's license can be both liberating and a key element to independence, it is also a privilege that many people with disability or disadvantage may never have the opportunity to enjoy. Now thanks to Bedford and long-time supporter Holden, that's about to change...
Smallacombe agents launch ride of a lifetime for people with disability
Thanks to the determination of real estate professionals Smallacombe, 12 cycling enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds will come together to begin an intense, five-month training programme in preparation for the bike ride of a lifetime to raise vital funds for South Australians with disability. This Monday, August 22, 12 cyclists will form a team and join Bedford at the official launch of Pedal for a Purpose, a cycling event and fundraising initiative for the State's largest and most diverse provider of services to people with disability...
Footy Fever at Bedford Port Lincoln
For Bedford Port Lincoln employee Jade Parfit - this Sunday 10 July will be a once in a lifetime opportunity. The avid footy fan has never experienced an AFL game live, nor has she travelled away from home without her parents, but this weekend she'll get to do both as she heads to Adelaide to be a part of a Charity Footy Day...
Bedford opening doors to a new life
Fifty-year old Kevin Longman has lived a life of limited independence but now thanks to Bedford he is one of four individuals to recently be handed the keys to a new start through the 'Homes for 100' programme, a joint initiative between Bedford and the State Government.
Adelaide United kicking goals for Bedford
Bedford employee Peter Tsatsaronis will be at work with his soccer boots laced on Monday (27 June) - as Adelaide United (AUFC) players Zenon Caravella, Bradley Norton and Sergio van Dijk head to Bedford to cement their commitment to the organisation for the 2011/2012 season. The Hyundai A-League Club and Bedford joined forces for the first time in 2010 through a community partnership that saw the coordination of AUFC and Bedford fundraising and promotional activities...
Help Bedford unearth new talent through training
At just 23, Sammie McTeare is full of enthusiasm for the future - with two certificates in hand and a career in Youth Services firmly in her sight. After a three year struggle with depression and anxiety, Sammie - a trained hairdresser - was unemployed and battling to cope with one of the toughest times in her life. It was at her lowest that Sammie was referred to Bedford's 'Abilities for All' programme - a moment which she describes as a 'turning point in her life'...
CareerSystems proving invaluable to local businesses
Only five percent of South Australian companies currently accept jobseekers for placement or training, but in Mount Barker that number is 20 percent thanks to organisations like CareerSystems - Bedford's community employment service - which is assisting local businesses to realise the value of this opportunity...
Bedford Chief Executive Bids Farewell
Influential Bedford Chief Executive - Max Dyason - has announced his retirement after 11 years
with the iconic South Australian organisation. Max joined Bedford in 2000 with an unrelenting commitment to provide vital opportunities to help people with disability realise their full potential...
Mayor’s morning tea to celebrate 40,000km milestone
Bedford and the City of Salisbury will unite in celebration on Thursday, 5 May to recognise a special partnership spanning 11 years and more than 40,000 kilometres covered - on a lawnmower...
