Bedford Phoenix Incorporated was formed in 2014 as a result of the amalgamation of the Bedford Group and the Phoenix Society. Operating across regional South Australia and metropolitan Adelaide, Bedford provides supported employment, supported independent living, and NDIS services to people with disabilities. Total revenue in 2014–2015 was $62,056,000, with a profit of $3,600,000.Bedford Phoenix Incorporated Annual Report 2014/15 Retrieved 26 February 2016
History
Bedford Industries 1920 the Civilian Tubercular and Cancer Comforts Fund Retrieved 26 February 2016 1943 South Australian Tuberculosis Association Incorporated (SATAI) 1945 Bedford Industries at Glenelg 1949 moved to Panorama fundraising commenced in 1946 with a promise to match funds up to £20,000 from the Government of South Australia and £1,000 of the Societies funds 2010 took on responsibility for Heritage Industries in Mount GambierTim Gerritsen, (24 June 2010), Heritage Industries gets a lifeline, ABC Local South East Retrieved 24 February 2014
Phoenix Society Origins in The South Australian Standing Committee for the Welfare of the Physically Handicapped, of the SA Council of Social Services (SACOSS)Phoenix Society Incorporated, Annual Report 2007–2008, p. 10 May 1958 Phoenix Society formed 1959, with a workshop in Carrington Street, Adelaide 1962 Eastwood facility 1979–1988 Torrensville Assessment and Training Centre 1981 second workshop facility
People
Bedford Industries Darcy Rivers Warren Cowan championed the establishment of Bedford Industries Ted Byrt Neil Sachse
Phoenix Society Gordon Maxwell Reid, MBE was appointed Life Governor of Phoenix Society in 1977.
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