Mackay Cutters Change the Game
by Mackay Cutters
The Mackay Cutters’ Change the Game mental health initiative 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 and our regions’ available mental health and well-being networks.
Episodes
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Connection to Community with Renae Kunst
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of the Mackay Cutters Change the Game Podcast. This episode's guest is former player & current QRL Region Manager for Northern Community Rugby League, Renae Kunst. Renae shares the story of her journey from starting as a Game Development Officer whilst also playing...
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Life Lessons with Kenny Edwards
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of the Mackay Cutters Change the Game Podcast. This episode's guest is former NRL & Superleague player, now Cutters player, Kenny Edwards. Kenny shares the life lessons he has learned during his career & talks about how the move to the Mackay Cutters came about.…
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Athlete Code with Bessie Hayes
Bessie Hayes talks about her career as an athlete & how she transitioned into a Strength & Conditioning role with our Mackay Cutters Colts Squad.
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Tackling Mental Health Head On with Jarrod Crane
Jarrod Crane talks about his journey to the Mackay Cutters, discussing his role of Wellbeing & Education Manager as well as all things Mental Health.
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Lead through Actions with Sean Mullany
Sean Mullany has played with QCCS Mackay Cutters since 2021 and this seasons Captains our Hostplus Cup team.
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Dad Bod Life with professional boxer Jayde J-Mitch Mitchell
Professional super middle weight boxer J-Mitch talks with Mitch on their journey together about the challenges Jayde has faced chasing his dream of becoming world champion
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Love of the Game with Joel Khalu
JK is a Mackay Basketball legend. Joel is Mackay Basketball GM and NBL1 Head Coach who demands high standards and has a real love of the game.
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LöweCal with Adam Cuthbertson
New QCCS Mackay Cutters recruit Adam Cuthbertson talks with Mitch across his time playing Footy in the UK and expands on his passions off the field.
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Built from Within with Emma Manzelmann and Katie Green
Inaugural QCCS Mackay Cutters Women’s Captains share with Mitch their pathway to the top including what it means to Emma and Katie building the foundations of the first Cutters senior Women’s team.
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How Bad Do You Want It with Kay Nyenuh
Muscle Garden Gym Owner and Director Kay Nyenuh's story from leaving refugee camp in Ghana to owning now four gyms in Mackay is truly inspiring and motivating.
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Challenge Accepted with Emma Forster
Change the Game podcast is back for season 3! To kick us off QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook sat down with Emma Forster and discussed the highs and lows of some of the challenges Emma has faced and continues to conquer.
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Lost and Found with Steve Jackson
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. Mitch comes from a background of…
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Changing Climates with Greg Williamson
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.
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Hair For Men with Heath Paton
Mitch is joined by Heath Paton
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Health and Safety Work Environment with Frank Attard
Mitch is joined by Frank Attard, Owner of Key Solutions
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Friday Laughs with Zac Dalton
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...
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Transition Plans with Grant Rovelli
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.
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Promoting Equal and Respectful Relationships with Amanda Camm
Child Protection Shadow Minister Amanda Camm joins Mitch today
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Take a Deep Breath with Brayden Smith
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!
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Character Matters with Dave Elliott
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…
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Commitment to Me with Hiale Roycroft
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...
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A Personal Journey with Jardine Bobongie
This week, Mitch goes on a Personal Journey with local Mackay legend, ex-Cutter and 2013 premiership winner Jardine Bobongie!
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Junior Athlete Development with Kim Williams
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...
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Performance Nutrition with Lina Jackson and Jasmine Peters
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’ Jasmine Peters as they discuss Performance Nutrition.
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Real Mates Talk with Michelle Borg and Dave Hackett
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...
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Get up, get out, go running with Martin Lambert
This week Mitch is joined by Martin Lambert from ’On the Run’ and they 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 eachother’s mental health through their "pub run" initiative.
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One Conversation at a time with Nick Bennett and Rowena Hardy
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.
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Health Checks with Meecham Philpott
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!
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Mind Ignition with Nigel Dent and Josh Smith
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 and Mackay Cutter’s leading try scorer Josh Smith.
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Reducing Violence in our Community with Sergeant Nigel Dalton
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!
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Women in League with Sam Bliss and Austene Rebetzke
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).
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Cutters Care with Tim Rogers and Mason Thorpe
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.
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Close the Gap with Lyndon Francis
This week, Tropical Exposure's Ben Bishop is joined by special guests Lyndon Francis from MY105FM and NRL Game Development Officer Matt Surha as they discuss the positive work being done on this weeks topic 'Close the Gap'.
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Change the Game with Craig Bogaarts and Renae Kunst
Catch Episode 1 of the Mackay Cutters' brand new podcast 'Change the Game' now! Join Cutter's Operations Manager Mitch Cook and Tropical Exposure's Benno Bishop as they speak with special guests Craig Bogaarts from QCCS Pty Ltd and former Jillaroos captain Renae Kunst about the success of our...
About this show
The Mackay Cutters’ Change the Game mental health initiative 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 and our regions’ available mental health and well-being networks.
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