Paul Hausia wants players at Dubbo Westside to know losing a game of football is not the end of the world this season, and on Thursday night all the Rabbitohs got a valuable message about what's important in life.
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The club together at the breakthru office, where Hausia is a manager, to hold a 'Westside well-being' session.
There players from all grades got to hear stories from various community members while also learn about what services and tools are on offer to improve well-being.
Hausia, the current president and first grade coach at Westside, spoke openly and honestly about his own struggles in the past, while former NRL player and leading mental health speaker Joey Williams also addressed the group.
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"It was a conversation about what support mechanisms are out there," Hausia said.
"We just want to let everyone know football isn't the end of the world. When you're getting pumped 100-nil it's not the best to look at but the reality is it's just a game.
"You win by staying healthy in your own mind."
Representatives from headspace Dubbo, Bruno Efoti of Tradies In Sight, NALAG NSW, and the Bila Muuji Aboriginal Corporation Health Service were also on hand.
Hausia admits his players have been tested both mentally and physically early in the Group 11 season.
Westside's first grade side heads into round five without a win, having conceded more than 100 points in each of the last two games.
The Rabbitohs return home to No. 1 Oval on Sunday for a clash with defending premiers Forbes.
"It's not easy but we've set goals so we're moving forward little by little," Hausia said.
"We just want to improve the little things.
"We've said moving forward we've got to set team goals and individual goals and we have."
One thing is going in Westside's favour is the huge amount of home support expected in the Rabbitohs' first game at their spiritual home this season.
"There's nothing like playing at home," Hausia said.
"It's great to be back at No. 1 Oval. We're here to play."
Sunday's action starts with the reserve grade at 11.30am.