Brightwater and Intelife have announced today that Brightwater’s Linen Division will transition to new ownership under Intelife, marking a positive step forward for both organisations and the Western Australian community. The proposed sale is subject to completion later this year.
Brightwater’s commercial linen service has been trusted for the last 25 years. Brightwater acknowledges the long-standing contribution of its Malaga laundry team and the strong relationships built with customers across Perth and regional Western Australia.
Intelife intends to continue operating the linen service with the same team in place to ensure continuity for customers, employees and suppliers.
Brightwater will continue to focus on its mission – delivering high-quality aged care and disability services. The organisation is confident this transition ensures the linen business will continue to thrive.
Brightwater CEO, Professor Catherine Stoddart said: “Brightwater’s Linen Division has been an important part of our organisation for many years, and we are incredibly proud of the team and the service they deliver. We are confident that Intelife is the right organisation to carry this work forward. Their commitment to quality, community and inclusive employment reflects the values we share.”
Intelife is committed to building on Brightwater’s legacy and ethos of inclusivity and performance. As a growing Western Australian organisation, the transition strengthens Intelife’s mission to create meaningful employment for people with disability and aligns with its long-term growth strategy.
The commercial linen service will sit within Intelife’s portfolio of commercial businesses. With a strong track record operating enterprises across commercial cleaning, vegetation management, and rail and road services, Intelife continues to build a diverse commercial base that expands its impact across Western Australia.
Intelife CEO, Paul Fleay said: “We are delighted to welcome Brightwater’s Linen Division into the Intelife Group. The team has built a strong reputation for reliability and care, and we look forward to building on that foundation. This transition not only strengthens our commercial operations but also expands the meaningful employment opportunities we can provide to people with disability across Western Australia.”
Both organisations are committed to a smooth handover. Subject to completion of the sale transaction, it is anticipated that all Brightwater’s Linen Division employees will transfer to Intelife, with no changes to the current team or operational structure. Maintaining continuity for customers, employees, and partners is a shared priority throughout this process.
The transition will take effect on completion, with close collaboration between both organisations throughout the handover period to ensure a seamless and positive experience for all stakeholders.