Logan youth in ‘Community Scrum’ to boost resilience

21 August 2026

Young people across Logan have received valuable mental health, resilience and rugby league support this month to combat any ongoing effects from severe weather.

National insurer Youi and the NRL expanded a ‘Community Scrum’ initiative run over the past 2 years, to this year bring programs to new communities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Logan was identified as a key location for this year's rollout, with local schools, rugby league clubs and community members taking part in activities designed to strengthen wellbeing and community connections following significant weather events.

The Logan event was held at Logan Metro Sports Park in Heritage Park on 10 August, with former New Zealand Warriors and Gold Coast Titans star Clinton Toopi leading the program as NRL State of Mind Program Manager. Logan Mayor Jon Raven also attended the Scrum.

‘The program is delivered in areas that have been impacted by significant weather events such as Logan and the Gold Coast,’ Clinton says.

‘These regions also have strong grassroots rugby league networks, making them ideal locations to bring together young people, schools and local clubs through the program.’

ABOVE: Logan Mayor Jon Raven welcoming the YOUI Community Scrum to Logan, standing with Youi CEO Nat Simpson.

The Youi Community Scrum combines a series of NRL community programs, including State of Mind and GAAME, which focus on building resilience, improving mental wellbeing and helping communities recover from the lasting impacts of severe weather.

Clinton says Logan's strong rugby league culture and history of weather-related challenges made it a natural choice for the Scrum.

Keebra Park State High School received support through the initiative, which also provides essential funding and equipment to help replace damaged or outdated sporting gear.

Clinton says the State of Mind program is specifically designed to support players, coaches, club administrators and managers.

ABOVE: Former New Zealand Warriors and Gold Coast Titans star Clinton Toopi speaking to Logan youth in his role as NRL State of Mind Program Manager.

‘The program targets senior players, club administrators, coaches and managers to reduce the stigma of mental illness, increase understanding and provide education resources through a four-step program on and off the field,’ Clinton says.

‘The program is led by NRL ambassadors and uses rugby league language throughout the sessions to help connect and convey positive wellbeing messages.’

Youi Chief Marketing Officer Angela Greenwood says the insurer is proud to continue supporting communities through its partnership with the NRL.

‘As an insurer, we see firsthand the lasting impact these events can have on local communities,’ she says.

The initiative has previously supported communities affected by floods and severe storms across Brisbane, Gympie, Townsville, Melton and the Northern Rivers, and now aims to make a difference for young people and sporting communities in Logan.

ABOVE: A group of Logan youth attending the Youi Community Scrum at Logan Metro Sports Park on 10 August.