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

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