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About Us

TradeMutt was created by two tradies who had an idea to use funky work shirts to start conversations about mental health among the blue collar community of Australia.

We exist to drive the much needed social and cultural shift required to prevent Australian lives from becoming statistics to the alarming rates of suicide in this country.          

What started as a simple idea to get people talking on site, TradeMutt has seen overwhelming support from communities all over Australia, extending far beyond the building site. TradeMutt workwear has been embraced as a conversation starter in schools, childcare centres, corporate offices, hospitals and emergency services, as well as making it to some of the most remote places in the world including Mt Everest and Antarctica.

Thanks to the support of our amazing community, not only has TradeMutt grown and evolved into a workwear, lifestyle and media brand promoting positive conversations through social media content, TradeMutt’s 120 Grit podcast, Trademutt Toolbox Talks and our online publication, the Mutt Hub.

We have also established and grown our own not for profit mental health support service, This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS). TIACS provides free, unlimited access to mental health professionals through a discreet support line providing both text and call, removing some of the key barriers preventing anyone from reaching out for help.

At Trademutt, our approach to creating positive social impact reaches far beyond the conversations that our products create. We are fully committed to supporting business and programs throughout our supply chain, both in Australia and overseas, whose purpose and ethos aligns with our unwavering drive to create positive social change.

Together we can make an invisible issue impossible to ignore.

ED AND I MET ON A BUILDING SITE BACK IN 2014 WHEN WE STARTED WORKING FOR A NEW BUILDER ON THE SAME DAY. I WAS TWO YEARS OUT OF MY CARPENTRY TRADE AND ED WAS JUST STARTING OUT, FRESH OFF A STINT FROM WORKING ON A CATTLE STATION IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.


I was born and raised in the inner west suburbs of Sydney, and Ed is an authentic country lad hailing from Longreach Queensland. We would seem an unlikely duo as I had never ventured west of Ipswich and Ed couldn’t really relate to my stories of interestingly diverse multicultural Sydney. We did however, immediately find common ground with our ability to recite, word for word, every scene from childhood favourite, Dumb and Dumber. Our unwavering appreciation for Jim Carrey along with our solid work ethic quickly meant that working long hours was not so hard because no matter what the job at hand involved, we could always make each other laugh. Our mateship was founded on this attitude and has carried us through absolutely everything.

 

Towards the end of 2016, everything for me came to a grinding halt. I was floored by the news that one of my best mates had tragically and unexpectedly taken his own life.

 

His name was also Dan and was one of the first mates I had made when I moved to Brisbane. He quickly became like a brother who had an infectious personality that was impossible to ignore. This was the first time in my life that I had been affected by suicide. As hard as I remember it being to accept, and the confusion that came with it, it must have been unmeasurable compared to what was felt by his mum, dad and brother. This was truly a life changer.

 

Fast forward two and a half years and here we are, two cofounders of a social enterprise. TradeMutt came about in the confusing but reflective period following what happened in 2016. We are an Australian Workwear brand that aims to make tradies and workers of all kinds look and feel great at work, and in doing so, reduce the rate of male suicide in Australia.

 

Our loud and vibrant shirts act as a catalyst to starting the conversation around mental health, a topic that has been hard to approach in the past for blokes, mostly due to the attached stigmas and perceived weakness. However, seeing the emptiness in the eyes of a family who have lost a loved one to suicide make it blatantly obvious, that the courage that us blokes pride ourselves on, is the very thing required to address this silent killer. I believe that true happiness can never be appreciated until we have experienced what it feels like to be at the lowest of lows. Mum always said to my brothers and I - “the harder the climb the better the view” and it is only now that I can fully appreciate how wise her words were.

 

Ed and I can’t thank you enough for getting on board this movement with us. We hope that wearing these shirts brings you the same happiness and courage that we have experienced in getting to this point. We both hope that this can encourage the cultural shift in Aussie blokes that is necessary to effectively lower the rate of suicide in Australia. The right pocket features the letters YNWA, which is a tribute to my mate Dan, who lived and breathed Liverpool Football Club. In memory of Dan, this is a reminder for anyone wearing one of these shirts, You’ll Never Walk Alone.

 

Thanks again,

Dan (and Ed)

 

THIS IS A CONVERSATION STARTER (TIACS)

This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS) is not only the underpinning philosophy at TradeMutt, but it is also the name of the not for profit mental health support service created and funded by TradeMutt.

TIACS is a free text and call service providing access to psychologists in a relatable, reliable, and discreet way.  TIACS was created to remove the physical and financial barriers that prevent so many Australians from reaching out for professional help when they need it.

Through the sale of conversation starting workwear, TradeMutt funds two full-time psychologists who provide free and professional support to the extended blue-collar community and their friends and family.

If you or someone you know would like to have a yarn with a mental health professional, find out more by heading to www.tiacs.org or call or text 0488 846 988.

 

WORK RESTART

Recidivism – the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. In Australia the rate of recidivism is 46% meaning that almost half of all people released from prison will be back inside within two years.

Work Restart is an incredible Queensland not for profit social enterprise that aims to empower people with an experience of incarceration to restart their lives and positively contribute to the community they live in. Simply put, the goal is to break the cycle of individuals who reoffend upon release by equipping them with the tools and resources needed to give them the best chance of success on the outside.

TradeMutt is proud to support the Work Restart program through the manufacturing of several accessories which have been created by incarcerated individuals. Ed and Dan had the privilege of visiting a prison west of Brisbane to meet the individuals behind these creations, spread the message behind TradeMutt and create opportunities to provide pathways to employment and mentoring on the outside.

Find out more about the amazing work that Work Restart does by heading to workrestart.com.au

 

SHE RESCUE SEWING CENTRE

Through the creation of TradeMutt products, we are supporting the work of It’s Not Ok Projects. It’s Not Ok exists to come against the injustices of poverty, sexual exploitation and human trafficking in our world today, by restoring lives once affected, and by replacing vulnerabilities with opportunities for hope.

Two of these projects include She Recue Home and She Sewing Centre in Cambodia.

She Rescue Home exists as a safe haven for girls and young women who have survived trafficking, prostitution and sexual exploitation or are at risk. This high security home is where girls are given the chance to heal, in a safe environment with access to social workers, counsellors, health care and education.

She Sewing Centre provides a place to employ girls from the She Rescue home, equipping survivors and local women with safe employment and ongoing training for a fair and liveable wage. The goal is that this project will create enough income to make other projects in Cambodia self-sustaining.

We are proud to say that our TradeMutt hoodies (and other products yet to hit market) were hand made at the She Sewing Centre, Cambodia. Your support allows us to grow our commitment to ethical and sustainable manufacturing and to support other social enterprise businesses that support their communities.

Find out more about the work of ITS NOT OK Projects here: itsnotok.com

 

SENDABLE

Currently, people with a disability experience lower rates of labour force participation and employment compared to those without a disability. This creates a number of complex barriers around social inclusion and skills development.

Send-Able is a third-party logistics company which exists in partnership with Multicap, a social enterprise focussed on increasing long term employment opportunities and skills for people with a disability. This partnership has not only provided a reliable and efficient solution to warehousing, logistics and dispatch, but this #packwithpurpose order fulfilment evokes true social change.

TradeMutt is proud to say that every order that is sent out to our community has been carefully and precisely packed by a member of the Send Able team. Next time you open a package from TradeMutt, take a moment to consider the positive impact and opportunities that your order has provided for an individual who may have otherwise faced barriers to employment.

Find out more about Send-Able here: send-able.com

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Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern TradeMutt’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

The term ‘TradeMutt’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 3/77 Riverside Place, MORNINGSIDE, QLD, 4170, AU. Our ABN is 42 614 729 663. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
  • Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  • Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
  • This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
  • All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
  • Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
  • From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
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1. What we need

Our Personal Data Protection Policy governs the use and storage of your data. You can see our Personal Data Protection Policy at https://www.trademutt.com/privacy-policy.
This Is A Conversation Starter Group Pty Ltd is a Controller of the personal data you (data subject) provide us. We collect the following types of personal data from you:

  • Personal details such as name, address, email, and phone number
  • Your IP address
  • Operating system, web browser type and version
  • Pages you visit and features you use on our site


We also use cookies or similar technologies to analyse trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the website and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level but, if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our website or service.
We partner with third parties to manage our advertising on other sites. Our third-party partner may use technologies such as cookies to gather information about your activities on this website and other sites in order to provide you advertising based on your browsing activities and interests.


2. Why we need it

We need your personal data in order to provide you with the following services:

  • For fulfilling your orders in order to know where to deliver them, and how to communicate with you about that delivery to process your payment.
  • For communicating with you on updates and special offers via email (if you have opted into this)
  • For responding to any requests to our customer happiness team
  • For business operations and reporting

3. What we do with it

Your personal data is processed in This Is A Conversation Starter Group Pty Ltd office located in Australia. Hosting and storage of your data also takes place in Australia.
Some of your data is processed on our behalf by our vendors in other countries. These include companies such as Google, Facebook, Stripe, NETO and MailChimp. 
No third party providers have access to your data, unless specifically required by law.

4. How long we keep it

We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. After this period, your data is irreversibly deleted.

Some or all of your data may be stored outside of the European Economic Area (“the EEA”) (The EEA consists of all EU member states. You are deemed to accept and agree to this by using our site and submitting information to us.

Data security is very important to us, and to protect your data we have taken suitable measures to safeguard and secure data collected through our site.
Steps We take to secure and protect your data include:

  • Ensuring that your connection to our website is secure; and
  • Ensuring that internal access to all personal information we hold is secured by appropriate measures.


5. What are your rights?

Should you believe that any personal data we hold on you is incorrect or incomplete, you have the ability to request to see this information, rectify it or have it deleted. Please contact us by emailing hello@trademutt.com.

In the event that you wish to complain about how we have handled your personal data, or if you believe we breached the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) or a registered Australian Privacy Principles Code, please contact our Data Protection Officer at hello@trademutt.com or in writing to: TradeMutt, Data Protection Officer, 77 Riverside Place, Morningside, 4170, Queensland. Our Data Protection Officer will then look into your complaint and work with you to resolve the matter.
If you are still not satisfied, you can contact the Australian Information Commissioner, or if you are in the European Economic Area, the supervisory authority in your country.

6. Revisions to this statement
We may update this privacy statement to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make any material changes we will notify you by email (sent to the email address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on this Website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information about our privacy practices.

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