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Bedford Enters Administration to Preserve Jobs, Services

11/17/2025

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Bedford, Australia's second-largest disability employer, enters voluntary administration to facilitate a sale to The Disability Trust.
State and federal governments support the deal and will retain 827 employees and 389 clients.
State government will provide $21 million, with the federal government contributing an additional $13.2 million.
Premier Peter Malinauskas said the intervention protects jobs and services for people with disabilities.
The Disability Trust commits to preserving Bedford's legacy of inclusion.

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Story summary

Bedford, Australia's second-largest disability employer, enters voluntary administration to facilitate a sale to The Disability Trust.
State and federal governments support the deal and will retain 827 employees and 389 clients.
State government will provide $21 million, with the federal government contributing an additional $13.2 million.
Premier Peter Malinauskas said the intervention protects jobs and services for people with disabilities.
The Disability Trust commits to preserving Bedford's legacy of inclusion.