Welcome to Vanguard. We are a social enterprise that transforms lives whilst delivering the highest quality service.
This is laundry with heart.
Social
EMPOWERING PEOPLE
We help people from marginalised backgrounds to access equal opportunities and a fresh start in transitioning to a more fulfilling life. By empowering people to work towards a life which is dignified and hopeful; Vanguard creates a positive change for individuals in need, their families, and the wider community.
Enterprise
BUSINESS FOR GOOD
We're a self-sustaining social enterprise changing lives one wash at a time, providing a high-quality linen service while reducing local unemployment. At every step of our process, we work with an all-heart approach and the utmost care in what we do, because we know that our happy customers help us to transform and empower the lives of many.
As a social enterprise, we know that helping people to help themselves creates real lasting change. We empower people to build their skills and seek new opportunities. We produce high quality linen to drive change – we are in the business of creating brighter futures.
Our service
guarantee
Our customers receive a superior service with the highest standards for health, hygiene, and quality.
Ethical
sourcing
We partner with Simba Global, a leader in ethically sourced linen, to reduce our social and environmental footprint.
A business
built on love
We work for purpose not profit; utilising our commercial laundry to reinvest into our social mission.
Our service
guarantee
Our customers receive a superior service with the highest standards for health, hygiene, and quality.
Ethical
sourcing
We partner with Simba Global, a leader in ethically sourced linen, to reduce our social and environmental footprint.
A business
built on love
We work for purpose not profit; utilising our commercial laundry to reinvest into our social mission.
From our people
“Vanguard has really helped me a lot. It has given me confidence – when you are unemployed it is hard to have a goal and things to look forward to each and every day but coming here was something that I looked forward to.”
– Jason
“When I arrived, life in Australia was really hard. It was really hard because I don't know the place, the language and what to do, even how to catch a bus. Before I couldn't pay my bills, but now I can pay my bills. I can do things for my kids. It's really great for me.”
– Natsenet
Latest news
Ron’s Story
Ron, aged 66, transitioned to retirement recently after spending his last working years at Vanguard. But there was a time when he thought he might never
October 2024 Impact Update
The big wheels kept turning in October, with our team travelling 25,924 kilometres to ensure our customers have quality, clean linen to make their beds! A
