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In this episode, we speak with Lachlan Brett, owner of Acts of Kindness Apparel. 20% of proceeds from each of AoK’s items go to local mental health or suicidal awareness associations every three months, adding up to four donations per year.  

Listen in as Lachlan discusses how and why he was inspired to create a business that contributes to greater awareness of the importance of mental health, his experience with GOTAFE and who else can benefit from it, and stigmas that persist today with regards to mental health and how you can do your small part in overcoming them. 

Key Highlights  

● [00:38] An introduction to Lachlan Brett and AoK Apparel  

● [02:12] How it feels to hand big checks to these various associations  

● [03:14] Lachlan’s thoughts on uni  

● [04:48] What inspired Lachlan to take up graphic design?  

● [08:22] Who can benefit from exploring GOTAFE?  

● [11:56] What is AoK Apparel and how do they help the community?  

● [15:52] Why Lachlan decided to set up his business with a philanthropic angle, specifically towards mental health  

● [16:48] How AoK defines “mental health”  

● [21:46] Ways to improve your mental health outside of having conversations  

● [22:56] How Lachlan spreads his message and expands the reach of his business  

● [27:33] Where to find professional help for improving your mental health 

● [30:13] How Lachlan’s passion for supporting others developed since his youth  

● [32:59] The importance of keeping your word  

● [33:27] Lachlan’s plans for the next 12 months  

● [35:52] How the Shepparton community can support Lachlan and AoK Apparel  

● [38:50] Who locally inspires Lachlan?  

Powerful Quotes by Lachlan  

● If you’re still at home or you’re still struggling and you don’t know what to do, GOTAFE can lead you down a great career path.  

● We want the locals to be able to see and follow along the journey. They know that when they purchased that shirt was when that donation was used.  

● Our business model gives people a reason to buy our products. It’s a way to give back. If someone sees you walking down the street wearing an AoK Apparel shirt, they see that you also understand that mental health is an important issue and that it impacts everyone.  

● I want to break the stigma that “mental health” is always a bad thing.  

● Sometimes, all it takes is for someone to listen.  

● There’s no greater feeling than being able to help someone.  

● If you give someone your word—if you tell someone you’re going to do it, do it. Don’t give people false hope.  

● It’s not hard to be nice.