Bedford Group

What Bedford Group does

Bedford Group is a non-profit disability employment and support organization headquartered in Belair, South Australia, founded in 1945 and operating for 80 years. The company is the second-largest employer of people with disability in Australia, serving over 1,500 clients across 22 sites in South Australia. Bedford is an NDIS Registered Provider (4-3LLK-1433) offering employment supports, learning and experiences programs, and a range of disability services across multiple NDIS support categories. The organization also operates as a social enterprise with commercial divisions including Bedford Furniture (manufactured exclusively for Bunnings), GreenInc landscape construction, APG garden maintenance, Blend Creative design services, Electronic Recycling Australia, Bounce Back Mattress Recycling, hospitality, packaging and assembly, and timber processing.

Bedford's revenue model is hybrid: NDIS plan-managed funding provides recurring subscription-style revenue tied to participant plans, while commercial social enterprises generate transaction-based revenue from business and government clients. Services are delivered directly across regional South Australia (Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Eyre Peninsula, South-East, Yorke Peninsula), with marketing conducted through the company website, social media, events (Bedford Gala, Big Day Out), and corporate partnerships. Strategic partners include R.M. Williams, Bunnings, National Parks & Wildlife Service SA, SA Water, and Forestry SA.

In July 2025, Bedford entered voluntary administration, prompting AUD 15 million in secured loan funding from the South Australian government and AUD 4.4 million from the federal government. In March 2026, The Disability Trust became the backing entity, marking the start of a new operational chapter. Leadership comprises CEO Myron Mann and COO Sam Hunter.

Name

Bedford Group

Legal name

Bedford

Website

https://bedfordgroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bedford Group is a non-profit disability employment provider and NDIS Registered Provider in South Australia, serving over 1,500 clients across 22 sites with employment supports, learning programs, and commercial social enterprises. Founded in 1945, it is Australia's second-largest employer of people with disability and is now backed by The Disability Trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Disability employment services
• NDIS support services
• Social enterprise
• Supported employment
• Disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belair

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. NDIS Service Funding: Bedford receives funding through NDIS participant plans for employment supports, learning and experiences, and other disability services. Services include Supports in Employment funding in Core budget and self-funded options for non-NDIS participants.
2. Commercial Social Enterprise Services: Bedford operates commercial divisions including packaging and assembly, timber processing, garden maintenance (APG), landscape construction (GreenInc), hospitality/food manufacturing, creative services (Blend Creative), e-waste recycling (Electronic Recycling Australia), mattress recycling (Bounce Back), and Bedford Furniture manufacturing. These commercial operations provide revenue while creating employment opportunities for people with disability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bedford Group is a not-for-profit disability employment provider that delivers NDIS-registered services including employment supports, learning and experiences programs, and community participation activities for people with disability across 22 sites in South Australia. Alongside its core disability services, Bedford operates commercial social enterprises (packaging and assembly, furniture manufacturing, landscape construction, garden maintenance, design services, hospitality, recycling, and timber processing) that generate revenue while creating employment opportunities for participants. The organization is the second-largest employer of people with disability in Australia and serves more than 1,500 clients.

Product overview

Bedford Group operates as a disability services organization offering a portfolio of NDIS-registered services including employment supports and learning and experiences programs. The organization also runs commercial social enterprises (GreenInc landscape construction, APG garden maintenance, Blend Creative design services, hospitality, packaging and assembly, embroidery, recycling services, and timber processing) that provide employment opportunities for people with disability while generating revenue. Bedford Furniture is manufactured for exclusive sale through Bunnings. The organization celebrated 80 years of operations in 2025 and serves over 1,500 clients across 22 sites in South Australia, currently backed by The Disability Trust following voluntary administration in July 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GreenInc: Bedford-backed social enterprise specialising in landscape construction services throughout metropolitan areas of Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills and South Australia.
• Blend Creative
• APG
• Bedford Furniture
• Electronic Recycling Australia
• Bounce Back Mattress Recycling

Products and services

• NDIS Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully transitioned supported employees to open employment through Boots and All Job Trial with R.M. Williams
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The Disability TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Following Bedford's entry into voluntary administration in July 2024, The Disability Trust backed Bedford entering a new chapter. The partnership strengthens support, creates opportunities, and builds a more inclusive future for people with disability.
• R.M. WilliamsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoots and All Job Trial partnership with R.M. Williams - a landmark new trial to train and transition supported employees into the open employment market. Bedford facilitates collaboration with employers and provides on-the-job support through core NDIS funding.
• BunningscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Bedford Furniture. Bedford is one of Australia's largest manufacturers of flat-pack furniture, available exclusively from Bunnings.
• National Parks & Wildlife Service SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Accessible Outdoors Program and Bedford Outdoor Projects, delivering inclusive outdoor activities and conservation volunteering opportunities for NDIS participants.
• SA WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Accessible Outdoors Program and Bedford Outdoor Projects. Supports weed control initiatives and conservation activities at SA Water locations.
• Forestry SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Accessible Outdoors Program and Bedford Outdoor Projects for conservation volunteering and environmental activities.
• Nature Play SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Accessible Outdoors Program supporting nature-based activities for NDIS participants.
• Reservoirs South AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Accessible Outdoors Program for outdoor activities and conservation work.
• Department for Environment and WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in Accessible Outdoors Program for conservation and environmental activities.
• Friends of ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Friends of Parks groups partner with Bedford Outdoor Projects for trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and conservation work in national parks.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Minda Incorporated: South Australia-based disability services nonprofit providing supported employment, accommodation, and NDIS services. Directly comparable to Bedford's geography and integrated supported employment model, though smaller in national reach.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Global nonprofit operating supported employment, retail thrift, and workforce development programs for people with disabilities and other barriers. Closest international analog to Bedford's combined supported-employment and social-enterprise (Bedford Furniture, GreenInc, packaging) operating model.

Direct peers

• Life Without Barriers: Large Australian disability and out-of-home care nonprofit providing NDIS supports, employment services, and accommodation nationally. Comparable to Bedford in operating model, NDIS registration breadth, and supported employment focus.
• Endeavour Foundation: One of Australia's largest disability services nonprofits, providing employment, accommodation, and learning supports across Queensland and beyond. Most directly comparable to Bedford in terms of integrated supported employment and NDIS services at national scale.
• Sunnyfield: Australian disability services nonprofit providing accommodation, employment, and community participation supports across NSW and other states. Comparable to Bedford in supported employment and NDIS service delivery.
• Yooralla: One of Victoria's largest disability services nonprofits providing accommodation, employment, and NDIS supports. Comparable to Bedford in supported employment focus and nonprofit NDIS-registered service model.
• Aruma: Major Australian disability services nonprofit formed from the merger of House with No Steps and Northcott, providing supported employment, accommodation, and NDIS services nationally. Directly comparable to Bedford in service breadth and nonprofit supported-employment model.
• Multicap: Queensland-based disability services nonprofit providing accommodation, employment, therapy, and NDIS services nationally. Comparable to Bedford in supported employment, social enterprise operations, and nonprofit scale.
• CPL (Choice, Passion, Life): Queensland-headquartered disability services nonprofit providing employment, accommodation, therapy, and NDIS supports. Comparable to Bedford in NDIS-registered supported employment focus and nonprofit operating model.
• The Disability Trust: Australian disability services nonprofit providing supported employment, accommodation, and NDIS services across NSW and ACT. Now Bedford's backing entity post-restructuring, making it both parent and the most directly comparable operating peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/ThisIsBedfordGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/BedfordGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bedfordgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/bedfordgroup
• Xx.com/bedfordgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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