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In this week’s episode, Geoff is talking to Mitch who won the Premiers 2016 Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards.  Few people have the drive and dedication of Mitch McPherson. When his younger brother Ty took his own life in 2013, Mitch, a glazier by trade, turned the devastating loss into the successful suicide prevention charity SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY. Since then, Mitch the 2016 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, has spoken to over 600 events and is dedicated to spreading the message that nothing is so bad that you can’t talk about it. Through partnering with key community groups, businesses and sporting identities SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY educates Tasmanians on the issues surrounding mental health and has over 24,500 likes on its Facebook page, and this support continues to grow daily. In this episode: • Mitch talks about his suicide prevention charity SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY  • Hear what winning the Award has done for Mitch • Mitch talks about his experience as a judge for the Awards In this episode: • Mitch talks about his suicide prevention charity SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY  • Hear what winning the Award has done for Mitch • Mitch talks about his experience as a judge for the Awards Links Need to talk to someone? – Call Lifeline 13 11 14 Connect with Mitch on Facebook and Stay ChatTY on Facebook Connect with Mitch on Instagram and Stay ChatTY on Instagram Check out the SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY website For speaking engagements contact Mitch here Follow us on our Inspirational.Australians Instagram Page Want to nominate someone? (It can take as little as 2 minutes to recognise someone making a difference) Like some more information on Corporate Partnership? A complete transcript of the interview can be viewed at our website: www.awardsaustralia.com/podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.