IN SPORT On Tour – Jamie Simpson | Rockhampton

Welcome to IN SPORT On Tour, the series that explores the people, places and stories shaping sport across Australia.

In our first episode, we head to Rockhampton on Dharumbal Country to sit down with former NRL player Jamie Simpson—a proud local whose impact now stretches far beyond the football field.

From his playing days with the Broncos, South Sydney and overseas to his leadership in community initiatives and the Wabba Carnival, Jamie reflects on what it truly means to give back. The conversation explores why belonging matters, how regional communities create opportunities through collaboration, and why sport can become a powerful vehicle for connection, culture and wellbeing.

Recorded while the Arthur Beetson Foundation’s Future Immortals Tour visited Rockhampton, this episode also highlights how partnerships between athletes, community organisations and local leaders can create meaningful outcomes for people of all ages.

More than a football conversation, this is a story about place, purpose and the people helping shape the future of Australian sport.