Lachlan Brett - Local Mental Health #021
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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\\u2019s items go to local mental health or suicidal awareness associations every three months, adding up to four donations per year.
\\nListen 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.
\\nKey Highlights
\\n\\u25cf [00:38] An introduction to Lachlan Brett and AoK Apparel
\\n\\u25cf [02:12] How it feels to hand big checks to these various associations
\\n\\u25cf [03:14] Lachlan\\u2019s thoughts on uni
\\n\\u25cf [04:48] What inspired Lachlan to take up graphic design?
\\n\\u25cf [08:22] Who can benefit from exploring GOTAFE?
\\n\\u25cf [11:56] What is AoK Apparel and how do they help the community?
\\n\\u25cf [15:52] Why Lachlan decided to set up his business with a philanthropic angle, specifically towards mental health
\\n\\u25cf [16:48] How AoK defines \\u201cmental health\\u201d
\\n\\u25cf [21:46] Ways to improve your mental health outside of having conversations
\\n\\u25cf [22:56] How Lachlan spreads his message and expands the reach of his business
\\n\\u25cf [27:33] Where to find professional help for improving your mental health
\\n\\u25cf [30:13] How Lachlan\\u2019s passion for supporting others developed since his youth
\\n\\u25cf [32:59] The importance of keeping your word
\\n\\u25cf [33:27] Lachlan\\u2019s plans for the next 12 months
\\n\\u25cf [35:52] How the Shepparton community can support Lachlan and AoK Apparel
\\n\\u25cf [38:50] Who locally inspires Lachlan?
\\nPowerful Quotes by Lachlan
\\n\\u25cf If you\\u2019re still at home or you\\u2019re still struggling and you don\\u2019t know what to do, GOTAFE can lead you down a great career path.
\\n\\u25cf 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.
\\n\\u25cf Our business model gives people a reason to buy our products. It\\u2019s 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.
\\n\\u25cf I want to break the stigma that \\u201cmental health\\u201d is always a bad thing.
\\n\\u25cf Sometimes, all it takes is for someone to listen.
\\n\\u25cf There\\u2019s no greater feeling than being able to help someone.
\\n\\u25cf If you give someone your word\\u2014if you tell someone you\\u2019re going to do it, do it. Don\\u2019t give people false hope.
\\n\\u25cf It\\u2019s not hard to be nice.
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