Bedford is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of public support received in recent days, and we thank the South Australian community for this.
As we strive to forge a new direction to stabilise Bedford, we have been asked how the community can help.
There are several ways individuals across South Australia and beyond can provide direct support towards our purpose of creating more choice in jobs and pathways for people with disability in South Australia.
These include purchasing an Emmaline’s cake or packet of biscuits in your weekly shop, picking up the novel My Name is Ryan, buying Bedford flat-pack furniture exclusively available at Bunnings, or signing up for a Direct Collect recycling bin.
Buy Emmaline’s or Emma & Myrtle Bakery Products
Our Cultivate bakery at Lobethal produces a large range of delicious baked goods and chocolate products - including cakes, slices, biscuits and chocolate covered fruits and goodies. Keep an eye out for the Emmaline’s or Emma & Myrtle logo during your next shop!
Find these products at your local Foodland, Drakes, independent supermarket and select Coles and Woolworths.
Find a list of our products here: https://www.cultivatefb.com.au/shop-products
Buy My Name is Ryan - written by Ryan's Father, Gerry Clarke
A heartwarming novel that tells the story of Bedford employee Ryan Clarke's life with Down Syndrome, a touching tribute to a man whose warmth and gratitude light up the lives of those around him. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be generously donated to Bedford to support more people like Ryan with learning and job opportunities.
Buy Bedford Furniture
Bedford Furniture is carefully crafted and packaged in SA by Bedford's timber and board manufacturer, Dovetail, and available exclusively from Bunnings.
Dovetail is one of Australia's largest manufacturers of flat-pack furniture, and produces a range of quality home storage products for your bedroom, kitchen and laundry.
Order a Direct Collect Bin
Direct Collect's bin-collection service provides homes and businesses with a dedicated bin for 10¢ refundable bottles, cans and containers, with the choice to deposit or donate your refund. Select Bedford to receive the proceeds from your 10 cent cans and bottles. The bin will be delivered right to your door in SA, fill it up with your 10c recyclables, book your collection and Bedford will receive the proceeds.
Book your Direct Collect bin by clicking here.
Recycle with Bounce Back Mattress Recycling and Electronic Recycling Australia
Drop-off your unwanted e-waste or old mattresses to our recycling hub at Ottoway, the home of Bedford-backed Electronic Recycling Australia and Bounce Back Mattress Recycling. This not only supports the circular economy but creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability.
Shop for refurbished electronics here: https://www.electronicrecyclingaustralia.com.au/shop/
Location: 301 Grand Junction Road, Ottoway, SA, 5013
Open for drop-offs and refurb sales: Monday to Friday, 8am – 2pm and the last Saturday of every month.
More information here: https://www.electronicrecyclingaustralia.com.au/contact-us
Buy a Bedford Lottery Ticket
Do good and win BIG:The Bedford Lottery supports jobs, opportunities and pathways for people with disability in South Australia.
You can support Bedford by purchasing a lottery ticket, and give yourself a chance at winning the INCREDIBLE $100,000 grand prize + many more prizes!
Buy your lottery tickets through the Bedford Lottery website here.