Strong Dads

21/02/2026

Your nervous system is pushed to the limit daily. And your kids borrow your regulation.

They need a steady anchor when their own world feels chaotic. If you are crumbling, they have nothing to lean on.

That’s why discipline is the highest form of self-love. It’s not about being a drill sergeant; it’s about being a guardian of your own capacity.

Discipline is keeping the small, quiet promises you made to yourself when things get loud.

Doing the “thing” that you know you need to do.

When you choose the habit over the impulse, you aren't punishing yourself. You’re protecting your peace. You are building a resilient, regulated version of yourself that your kids can rely on.

That’s not hustle culture. That’s self-respect. And it’s the greatest gift you can give your family.

20/02/2026

Thanks to KB at Frank N Al Chai for loaning me her umbrella stand for my new flag! Come down to Club Italia Geelong and say hi!

19/02/2026

Happening today!! 4-8pm. Please come and say hi, I have a few things for sale too. Lots of things for the kids a nice community vibe!

🎉 This Friday – Market Fair Fun for the Whole Family! 🎉

Join us at this Friday at 4pm for our Market Fair!

Bring the kids, bring your friends — and make a night of it! 🌈
✨ Local market stalls
🏰 Jumping castles for the little ones
🍝 Great food & drinks
🎶 A fun, relaxed family vibe

📍 515 Bellarine Hwy, Moolap
🗓 This Friday | ⏰ From 4pm

Perfect way to kick off the weekend — see you there! 🙌

19/02/2026

And just to round out a busy social networking day, I met these amazing people at the Geelong Chamber of Commerce event tonight! Thanks Justine Martin for all of your wisdom, Jeremy and the crew for the support, and the gents at DIIGG Wellbeing for connecting! Looking forward to some more wonderful conversations with all of you soon!

19/02/2026

I’ve been meaning to get to this for two weeks now, but finally got there and met some lovely people who work for City of Greater Geelong. Didn’t see Stretch Kontelj for the City of Greater Geelong Council, but maybe next time! Haha

19/02/2026

Looking forward to this exciting collaboration coming up with Eleisha from Parent Thread at WYM Geelong Botanic Gardens to help dads learn how to do some cool hair styles!

Thanks to everyone who has sent me the viral video of dads learning and laughing! I’m definitely the dad for the job and am pumped to bring this to Geelong in May!

18/02/2026

No one told me how many parts of my identity would shift at the same time.

You might start a business, as a random example,
and the gaming hobby that once gave you control disappears.
Now that sense of control lives in your work.

You might become a dad
and long, uninterrupted nights with close mates turn into 12-minute chats at kids’ parties with other tired parents.

Same need.
Different season.

It’s not just cooking and drop-offs.

It’s:
• Planning
• Emotional containment
• Financial pressure
• Partner support
• Self-regulation

And the constant recalibration of who you are.

This is one of the busiest stretches of most men’s lives.

If you feel stretched, that’s data, not failure.

Every season requires adjustment.

Adjust expectations.
Lower perfection.
Raise consistency.
We’ve got this!

17/02/2026

Just like the origin story of Strong Dads, there is a new program coming to Geelong called DadFit, and yes I'll be heading along!
🗓 Starts Monday 2nd March
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
📆 5 weeks | 5 Mondays in a row
💲 FREE program
Who's joining me?

💪👨‍👧‍👦 Calling all dads!

Come along and join other dads for Dad Chats, Dad Workouts and Dad Challenges in our Dadfit Program — a fun, supportive and motivating way to get active and connect.

🗓 Starts Monday 2nd March
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
📆 5 weeks | 5 Mondays in a row
💲 FREE program

Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, meet other dads, or simply have a laugh while getting active — Dadfit is for you. Bring your energy and give it a go!

16/02/2026

One of the biggest risks for dads is system avoidance.

We’ll service the car before it breaks.
But we ignore our own check engine lights.

If you haven’t:

• Had bloods in 2 years
• Checked blood pressure
• Discussed sleep or stress with a GP

That’s not toughness.
That’s avoidance.

Engaged dads engage systems early.

Prevention is leadership.

If you'd like me to check your blood pressure, I'll be at the Club Italia Market Fair this Friday 4-8 pm https://www.clubitalia.com.au/club-market-fair-geelong and I'm more than happy to explain what all the numbers mean!

Cheers, Si

15/02/2026

Dad podium!! ❤️ Congratulations to Aussie Matt Graham for his bronze medal!! Go dads!! 🙌

15/02/2026

Haha the caricature’s exaggerated, but the purpose isn’t

14/02/2026

Donate to the go fund me if you can and help support dad Alex and little 4 yo Frankie as they process Sarah’s terminal diagnosis: https://gofund.me/fef834456 💔

A devastating terminal diagnosis has shattered an Ocean Grove family but their community refuses to let them face the unthinkable alone 💔
Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4ttTjbq