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Bedford announces strategic partnership with Christian Schools Australia (CSA)
Bedford College is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Christian Schools Australia (CSA), reinforcing our commitment to advancing Christian education in Australia. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide exceptional educational opportunities rooted in Christian values.
Through this new partnership, Bedford welcomes the opportunity to:
- work with CSA for the educational and spiritual development of each student,
- join a strong and supportive national network of Christian schools,
- increase our access to industry support, professional development and educational resources, and
- collaborate with other Christian education leaders nationally to discuss key industry policy, and learn from the global Christian education sector.
“We are really excited about what this means not only for our trainers and students, but also for what it means for young people across Australia accessing vocational training pathways that align strongly with their values and faith convictions.”
Bedford CEO, Steve Dixon
Bedford’s CEO, Steve Dixon, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating: “We are really excited about what this means not only for our trainers and students, but also for what it means for young people across Australia accessing vocational training pathways that align strongly with their values and faith convictions.”
Ian Liney, Executive Officer NSW/ACT at CSA, says, “We are excited to welcome Bedford into our network. This partnership aligns with our vision of fostering a thriving Christian education community in Australia.”
Christian Schools Australia CEO, Dr. Daniel Pampuch, sees the partnership as an important one for its members and Christian schooling more broadly, stating, “CSA is pleased too with this new partnership. Bedford operates in a unique sphere offering vocational training which ensures that graduates are job ready. This is important not only for Christian school students looking to commence a career, but also for CSA in ensuring that members have a steady inflow of qualified staff to take up vital positions within their communities.”
“This is important not only for Christian school students looking to commence a career, but also for CSA in ensuring that members have a steady inflow of qualified staff to take up vital positions within their communities.”
Christian Schools Australia CEO, Dr. Daniel Pampuch
This new partnership will help enhance our programs and create pathways for student success, leveraging our combined strengths for greater impact.
At Bedford, we believe in transforming education that is empowering – flexible and supportive; effective – combining robust theory with practice; and encompasses the whole person – a holistic approach developing students in grit and character to do great things.
Launched by the Baptist Churches in NSW in 1943, we are proud of our long-term reputation for producing high-quality graduates. Bedford is a place where you can belong, where you are valued and supported. Most importantly, it’s a place where you can grow, develop, and make an impact on your world.
Bedford is committed to leveraging this partnership for the positive impact it will have on our students, staff, and the broader Christian education community.
For further information, please contact [email protected] or check out our courses on offer at bedford.edu.au
(Pictured above, L-R: Bedford Chief Delivery Officer Peter Denison, Bedford CEO Steve Dixon, CSA Director of Professional Programs and Services Dr. Maria Varlet, CSA Executive Officer NSW/ACT Ian Liney at Bedford, Norwest, Sydney, 2024.)
