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CHANGE THE GAME

The Mackay Cutters’ AWARD-WINNING Change the Game mental health initiative is a first for rugby league in Australia. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & wellbeing, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of our regions’ available mental health and wellbeing networks.

The Mackay Cutters will wear the Change the Game logo across their hearts on the official playing jersey and apparel for all six teams, Host Plus Cup, BMD, Mal Meninga U19, Cyril Connell U17, Harvey Norman Women’s U17 & U19. 

TACKLING MENTAL HEALTH, HEAD ON.

CHANGE THE GAME | Tackle mental health head on primarily focuses on using the Mackay Cutters profile in our local community to assist in mental health and wellbeing awareness whilst raising the exposure of mental health organisations and their campaigns within our region. Rugby League Catchment – Mackay & District SOUTH TO SARINA | WEST TO CLERMONT | NORTH TO BOWEN 

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INTERNAL WELL-BEING ACTION PLAN (IMAP)

1. Player Requires Assistance

PLAYER REQUIRES ASSISTANCE

A staff member or teammate identifies an issue with a teammate who is acting or speaking in a concerning manner. They ask the question... "Are you ok? What's going on?"

2. Staff Member or Team Mate Approached

STAFF MEMBER OR TEAMMATE APPROACHED

Player seeks assistance from staff member or teammate. They speak with the player and then suggest for the player to go direct to the wellbeing officer, or suggest themselves and the player go to the WO. The goal is to transfer the player to the WO

3. Well-being officer engaged

WELL-BEING OFFICER ENGAGED

The Well-Being officer is made aware of the player in need of assistance. The WO will speak with the player regarding their concerns and put relevant measures in place to assist. If necessary, the WO will refer the player to the relevant experts (change the game stakeholders engaged) to assist the player.

4. coach engaged

COACH ENGAGED

Coach is briefed by WO as necessary to ensure Coach is aware of any relevant issue. It is our goal to raise awareness about mental health & well-being, suicide prevention and increase the exposure of our regions' available mental health and wellbeing networks.
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(07) 4957 7780

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membership@mackaycutters.com.au

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2 Casey Avenue, Mackay QLD 4740

Mackay Cutters acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, train, compete, gather and live as employees and players, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.