Support Connect with Quin: A Business Empowering Young Men

A Lifechanging Business "Connect with Quin" - Empowering Men’s Mental Wellness by Building Purpose, Connection & Confidence for Young Men

"When young men get the right support growing up, it doesn’t just help them — it lifts their entire family. They become stronger dads, partners, and role models who create loving, stable homes. Kids grow up feeling secure, supported, and ready to succeed." - Quintin

Fundraising Campaign to Launch the Business - Duration: 90 days

About Myself and the Business

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Hi, I’m Quin — a proud dad, partner, and support worker with a deep passion for helping others rediscover hope, strength, and purpose.

Alongside my incredible partner Sarah, our 4-year-old daughter Rachel, and our newest little miracle, baby Denzin, I feel immense gratitude for what I’ve built personally — and now I’m ready to build something professionally that reflects those same values.

“Connect with Quin” is a new mental wellness business dedicated to supporting young men and men through 1-on-1 coaching, group mentorship, and practical, hands-on wellness activities. It’s built from lived experience, professional insight, and a whole lot of heart.

My Experience:

Over the past 8 years, I’ve worked across youth and adult mental health while studying Life Coaching, Mental Health, Social Work, and Counselling. But more than the courses and qualifications, it’s been the pain, confusion, and eventual growth of my own journey — growing up without a proactive father during the years I needed him most — that lit the fire behind this business.

Why This Business Matters

When young men are given the tools to understand themselves — how to manage emotions, express their thoughts, and feel safe being vulnerable — it doesn’t just help them. It helps everyone around them, especially the people they love.

When Support Is There:

Romantic relationships become safer and stronger.

A man who’s learned how to communicate, stay calm in tough moments, and truly listen is more likely to build lasting, respectful partnerships. His partner feels seen, valued, and safe.

Fathers become present and emotionally available.

When a man knows how to handle stress and stay grounded, he shows up for his kids — not just physically, but emotionally. He becomes the kind of dad who teaches by example, who makes his kids feel safe and loved.

Friendships grow deeper and healthier.

Supported men don’t feel the need to compete or pretend. They can be real with their mates. That creates stronger support networks, where men actually have someone to turn to when life gets heavy.

Conflict at home goes down.

A man who knows how to regulate his emotions and solve problems calmly is less likely to lash out or shut down. The home becomes a place of calm, not chaos.

When Support Isn’t There:

Partners carry the emotional weight.

Without the tools to talk or cope, many men go quiet — or go off. Their partners feel disconnected, unsupported, or even unsafe. Love turns to resentment. Distance grows.

Kids feel the silence.

Children pick up on tension. If Dad is angry, withdrawn, or unpredictable, they may feel afraid, unseen, or unsure how to act. Over time, they may learn to bottle things up too — continuing the cycle.

Relationships break down.

Without communication and emotional safety, trust fades. Whether it’s with a partner, parent, child, or friend, relationships suffer. Men may isolate, or act out in ways that push people away — even when what they want most is connection.

The Bottom Line:

When we support young men — when we teach them how to feel, talk, cope, and connect — they become the kind of men who build solid, loving relationships.

And when men are well, their families are well.

Because every strong relationship starts with someone who’s been shown how to care for themselves, and others.

The Statistics:

Australia-based statistics

Mental Health & Disconnection

1. High Psychological Distress in Young Men

13% of young men (18–24) experience very high psychological distress.

Yet, only 13% of young men access mental health services.

Source: AIHW – Health of Young People

Lack of Support-Seeking & Connection

2. Lowest Help-Seeking Demographic

Young Australian males are the least likely of any age/gender group to seek help for personal or emotional problems.

Source: Headspace Clinical Toolkit – At-Risk Young Men (PDF)

3. Loneliness Among Young Men

28% of men aged 18–25 report frequent loneliness, often due to poor social support or loss of male role models.

Source: Australian Institute of Family Studies – Ten to Men Study

‍♂️ Lack of Purpose, Masculinity Confusion

4. Young Men & Identity Struggles

Many young men feel disconnected from traditional male identity, with 68% engaging with "masculinity influencers" online.

27% reported worsened mental health as a result.

Source: ABC News – Masculinity Report

Violence, Emotional Struggles, and the Need for Positive Role Models

5. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

1 in 3 Australian men say they’ve committed emotional or physical partner violence.

Strong paternal bonds reduce IPV risk by up to 48%.

Source: The Guardian – Intimate Partner Violence Research (2025)

Why “Connect with Quin” Matters to Young men and their Families

For Young Men — Building Strength, Emotional Awareness, and Life Skills

Young men today often face intense pressures and confusion about their identity and place in the world. Connect with Quin offers more than support — it provides a foundation of growth, resilience, and real-life skills.

Developing Emotional Awareness: Through coaching and mentorship, young men learn to understand and express their feelings in healthy ways, reducing anxiety, depression, and harmful behaviors.

Teaching Practical Life Skills: We equip them with essential skills like communication, goal-setting, stress management, and financial literacy — tools to confidently navigate adulthood.

Discovering Purpose & Direction: Helping young men uncover their values and strengths empowers them to set meaningful goals and build motivation for the future.

Healing Through Action: Activities like gardening, fitness, and time in nature connect mental wellness to the body, fostering resilience and calm.

Accessible Support: Our mobile outreach brings these services directly to young men, especially those who feel isolated or disconnected.

For Parents & Families — Supporting Healing and Connection

When a young man struggles, it affects the whole family. Parents often carry deep worry, wanting to help but unsure how.

Relieving Worry & Stress: Knowing their son is gaining emotional tools and life skills brings relief and hope to parents.

Strengthening Communication: As young men grow emotionally aware, they are better able to open up and connect with family members.

Building Stronger Family Bonds: Improved understanding creates a home environment where young men feel safe and supported to thrive.

Providing Peace of Mind: Parents feel empowered and supported, knowing help is ongoing and tailored to their son’s needs.

For Relationships & Communities — Cultivating Healthy Connections

Connect with Quin nurtures emotional intelligence and life skills that strengthen friendships, families, and communities.

Enhancing Social Skills & Empathy: Mentorship groups encourage respect, active listening, and healthy relationship habits.

Modeling Positive Masculinity: We challenge harmful stereotypes and show that true strength is kindness, responsibility, and emotional honesty.

Creating Safer Communities: Supported young men are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, benefiting neighborhoods and schools.

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: Emotional maturity and practical skills help young men become thoughtful, responsible contributors to society.

For the Future — Changing Lives and Breaking Cycles

The young men we support today will shape the future as fathers, partners, workers, and community members. Investing in their growth creates lasting positive impact.

Ending Silence & Shame: We foster a culture where emotional openness is valued and supported.

Empowering Purposeful Lives: Equipped with life skills and self-awareness, young men can build fulfilling careers, healthy relationships, and meaningful lives.

Strengthening Families & Communities: Supported young men grow into nurturing adults who uplift future generations.

Offering Hope: Every young man helped is a step toward ending preventable tragedies and unlocking potential.

Who the Business Supports:

Young men aged 14 to 24 who are navigating the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood, including mental health struggles, identity, and life purpose.

Young men who feel disconnected, isolated, or lacking support in their personal, social, or family lives.

Those seeking to build emotional awareness, confidence, and practical life skills to better manage stress, relationships, and future goals.

Young men who may not respond well to traditional clinical or institutional services, preferring relatable, lived-experience-based coaching and mentoring.

Families and parents of these young men, who want to see their sons supported, growing in resilience and emotional intelligence, and improving family relationships.

Core Services Offered

Men’s Mentorship Circles — Safe, weekly group spaces to talk, reflect, and grow

Hands-on Healing Activities — Optional gardening, nature, and fitness-based sessions to anchor mental wellness in the physical world

Goal and Life Direction Support — Helping men identify strengths, values, and purpose

Mobile Support — Bringing services directly to those who need them

This business will operate with compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to building up every client who walks through the door (or joins online).

How Your Donation Helps Launch This Business?

Starting a heart-led support business like this takes more than motivation — it takes money, structure, and licensing to meet both legal and community standards.

Your donation will directly help cover:

✅ NDIS registration consultancy and compliance support

✅ Audit and training process to meet accreditation standards

✅ Business registration, insurance, and governance setup

✅ Deposit on a reliable vehicle to travel to clients and communities

✅ Gardening tools & equipment for therapeutic outdoor work

✅ Mentorship & business coaching to ensure long-term sustainability

Additional funds will support staff training in the future and help bring affordable support to more people in need.

Why I am Grateful

I know what it’s like to feel lost, stuck, or unsure of your place in the world. But I also know the power of one conversation, one guide, one moment of connection to change everything.

I’m beyond thankful for the life I have today — my family, my growth, and my second chance. And I’m ready to pour all of that into this next step.

If you believe in the power of connection, growth, and purpose — I’d love your support. Whether it’s a donation or sharing this page, every bit helps bring this business to life.

Quotes on Connection

“Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued.”

— John Swinton

“We’re all just walking each other home.”

— Ram Dass

“To connect with others is to find our true strength.”

— Jay Shetty

“Our ability to connect with others determines how happy and successful we are.”

— Tony Robbins

“Isolation kills; connection saves.”

— Dr. Vivek Murthy

“We need connection, and through connection we find meaning.”

— David Richo

With deep gratitude,

Quintin Roux