Mackay Cutters - Change the Game

Join Mitch in this week's episode of Change the Game where we are joined by former NRL player Steve Jackson. Tune in as he discusses what Mackay Rugby League means to him, his time in the NRL and the one and only 1989 Grand Final moment that changed his life. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, nutrition and general health and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook or Youtube. To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit our website.

Tune into this week's episode where Mitch has the privilege of talking to the one and only Mayor of the Mackay Region, Greg Williamson. The two discuss the effects that the Mackay region itself are facing and what we as a community can do to help prevent this for the future. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, nutrition and general health and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook or Youtube. To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit our website.

Mitch is joined by Heath Paton the the owner of HPHFM Mackay discussing how HPHFM helps the region within the wellbeing space. Heath speaks about how he got started in business, the culture within the shop and his outlook on the importance of mental health. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, nutrition and general health and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg

In this week's episode Mitch is joined by the manager of Key Solution's Group, Frank Attard. The two discuss what a healthy and safe environment looks like at Key Solutions Group, and what are some of the long term strategies that have been implemented. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, nutrition and general health and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg

In this Episode, Mitch is joined by Former Cowboys player Ray Thompson as they discuss connection between the Cowboys and the Resilience Project and how to use Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness in our Daily Lives. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg

In this week's episode, Mitch is joined by special guest and long time friend Zac Dalton to discuss how Zac got into the "Friday Laughs" gig and the importance in having positive funny moments throughout your everyday life. Furthermore they talk about playing in the Cutters and bouncing back from an injury. Join them in this fun and light hearted episode with some exclusive jokes from Zac himself. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #mackaycutters #changethegame

In this episode of 'Change the Game', Mitch is joined by former professional rugby league player Grant Rovelli to talk about his time in the game and transition plans. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg

In this week's podcast Mitch is joined by State Member of Whitsunday's National Party, Amanda Camm to discuss mindful communication and maintaining a healthy relationship with peers, partners, teammates and more in the community. The two discuss with each other exactly what is a respectful relationship, how to deal with potential conflict and how to identify an unhealthy relationship. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #mackaycutters #changethegame

In this week's episode Mitch is joined by Integrated Bodies' Brayden Smith to discuss the benefits of correct breathing techniques. Often overlooked, breathing plays an important part in ones physical and mental health, and when mastered, helps enhance on-field performance! The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #mackaycutters #changethegame

In this edition of Change the Game, Mitch is joined by new HPC Head Coach Dave Elliott. Discover Dave's history within footy and why he's the perfect candidate to lead the Mackay Cutters into the 2022-2023 season! Also, find out why having a positive attitude and hard-working character is essential from all his players to help create a healthy, vibrant place us to strive for success. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #changethegame #mackaycutters

In the first 'Change the Game' podcast of 2022, Mitch sits down with new Cutters recruit Hiale Roycroft to have a chat about the importance of looking after ones self - physically and mentally! In this episode, you'll get to know Hiale as he tells us his story and also what we can expect from him on the pitch this season! The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #changethegame#mackaycutters

This week, Mitch goes on a Personal Journey with local Mackay legend, ex-Cutter and 2013 premiership winner Jardine Bobongie! The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #changethegame #mackaycutters

This week Mitch is joined by Mackay Cutters ‘Head of Football' Kim Williams to discuss the importance of Junior Athlete Development. Kim has enjoyed a long and successful career within football, and has recently returned from the United Kingdom where he worked as Head of Academy for the Huddersfield Giants. Before his time in the UK, Kim also led the Mackay Cutters to ISC Grand Final victory as coach in 2013. With Kim back, it's a great time for our Juniors to be developing their skills and mindsets within our Cutters Academy! The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg

What does a healthy diet look like? How does the food we eat help our physical and mental wellbeing? How important is it fueling up with the right foods? We find all of this out as Mitch is joined by CQ Nutrition's Lina Jackson and NQ Cowboys' Jasmin Peters as they discuss Performance Nutrition. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #changethegame #mackaycutters #cqnutrition

Around three-quarters of the people who die by suicide in the Whitsunday, Isaac and Mackay region are men. These men are aged from teenagers to the elderly – they are our brothers, sons, husbands, workmates, friends and neighbours. The Real Mates Talk men's campaign intends to prevent suicide attempts and deaths of men in our community and support them to connect with others and live well. To discuss this most just and worthy initiative Mitch is this week joined by Michelle Borg, Suicide Prevention Officer at Selectability, Dave Hackett, General Manager at DGH Engineering and John Manning, ABC Tropical North Reporter and Mackay Legend. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featuredTo find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #changethegame #mackaycutters #realmatestalk

Catch episode 9 of the Mackay Cutters' podcast 'Change the Game'. This week Mitch is joined by Martin Lambert from 'On the Run' and are discussing the physical and mental benefits of running, walking or just being active! Also, Mitch discovers how the 'On the Run' community are supporting each other's mental health through their "pub run" initiative. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featuredTo find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg https://ontherunmackay.com.au #changethegame #mackaycutters

Catch episode 8 of the Mackay Cutters' podcast 'Change the Game'. This week Mitch is joined by Minds Aligned's Nick Bennett and Rowena Hardy as they share their incredible story and explain how their purpose is to unlock potential in individuals, teams and organisations by aligning actions, goals and purpose – one conversation at a time. https://mindsaligned.com.au The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featuredTo find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #changethegame #mackaycutters

This week, Mitch sits down with ABC Radio's and Mackay Legend Meecham Philpott to explore and discuss the importance of having regular health checks. There's plenty of laughs in this one as well as a serious topic - so enjoy! Don't forget to share this one your socials far and wide! The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featuredTo find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #mackaycutters #changethegame

Today we're discussing mental performance and how some easy-to-do techniques are effectively used in everyday life and on the sporting field! Mitch Cook is this week joined by Mind Ignition's head-coach Nigel Dent (http://www.mindignition.com.au) and Mackay Cutter's leading try scorer Josh Smith. The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featured To find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #mackaycutters #changethegame

In this episode of Change the Game, we sit down with Sergeant Nigel Dalton and discuss the serious topic of domestic violence and find out how we, as a community and as a club can eradicate it from society! The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featuredTo find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #mackaycutters #changethegame

Join us in Episode 04 of our Vodcast Podcast 'Change the game' where we celebrate the women in league! With special guests Sam Bliss (Cutters Board member & ex Jillaroo) and Austene Rebetzke (NRL Development Officer). The Mackay Cutters' Change the Game mental health initiative and vodcast is a first for rugby league in Australia. Join QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook as he talks with various influential community members, navigating his way through topics like mental health, rugby league, community inclusiveness, and wellbeing. Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person's life, and illuminates the need for mental health support. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of local mental health and wellbeing networks. Watch all Change The Game vodcast episodes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/188082637294/295102455347706 OR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCO80YA1wdTKmLk4K7-siw/featuredTo find out more about the Change The Game initiative visit: https://www.mackaycutters.com.au/ctg #mackaycutters #changethegame

Episode 3 of Change The Game! This week Mitch takes the chair and discusses our Cutters Care program. Featuring special guests Tim Rogers, our Head of Performance coach and HDC/ISC Player Mason Thorpe. #mackaycutters #changethegame