What dads love
"Dadfit has been one of the best experiences of my life"
Chris, dad of two
"Adding small steps each week to being a better dad"
Uddika, dad of one
"Hearing other dads are going through the same struggles, I feel less isolated"
Anton, dad of one
"Feels like I’m improving my life, and my family’s, a little every week"
Tim, dad of two
Why we do it
Being a dad is awesome, but it's also hard work.
It's so much better when you have a team of dads to share the ups and down with.
We want every dad to be supported to be at their best.
Because when dads thrive, entire families and communities benefit.
4.9 out of 5 Average Rating
Over 500 dads have completed the free five-week Dadfit program. 98% said they would recommend the program to a friend.
Many continue to catch up in their local Dad Teams.
Drummond Street Services independently evaluated Dadfit, finding significant improvements in dads’ mental and physical health, self-confidence as a parent, and community connection.
You can read more about our impact here.
About Ryan, Founder of Dadfit
I'm a Melbourne dad of three.
I used to be a pro cricket player, but these days I know more about daily pitch conditions at the local playground than the MCG.
I love being a dad, but it's also the most challenging thing I've ever done. As a younger dad, I used to feel like I was working it out on my own.
That's why I'm excited about Dadfit. If you are too, join the team and be part of our growing community of 500+ dads.
Dadfit Facilitators
Ryan Carters
Ryan Carters
Ryan Carters
- Dad of three
- Dadfit Founder
- Former pro cricketer
- Excellent knowledge of Bluey episodes
Simon Hogan
Ryan Carters
Ryan Carters
- Dad of two
- Mental health expert and advocate
- Operational Excellence Manager, Medibank
- Former AFL player
Glory Sekhon
Ryan Carters
Mukhtar Mohamed-Saeed
- Dad of one
- Drummond Street Peer Worker
- Originally from India
Mukhtar Mohamed-Saeed
Mukhtar Mohamed-Saeed
Mukhtar Mohamed-Saeed
- Dad of two
- Drummond Street Peer Worker
- Originally from Eritrea
Tom Rujis
Mukhtar Mohamed-Saeed
Tom Rujis
- Dad of three
- Organisational psychologist
- Originally from Netherlands
Our Partners
Our Board
Edward Kus (Chair)
Edward Kus (Chair)
Edward Kus (Chair)
- Dad of two
- Legal, governance and strategy expert
- Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate and member
Sarah Darmody
Edward Kus (Chair)
Edward Kus (Chair)
- Mum of three
- Award-winning author and journalist
- Media and communications adviser
- Women's health advocate
Simon Hogan
Edward Kus (Chair)
Ryan Carters
- Dad of two
- Mental health expert and advocate
- Operational Excellence Manager, Medibank (formerly KPMG and Alfred Health)
- Former AFL player
Ryan Carters
Ryan Carters
Ryan Carters
- Dad of three
- Dadfit Founder and CEO
- Former pro cricketer
- Ex McKinsey consultant
- John Monash Scholar (Harvard University)
Trudie Vos
Ryan Carters
Trudie Vos
- Mum of two
- Senior NFP Leader and Consultant
- Expert in scaling & sustainabilty
- Diplomas in Business, Accounting, Applied Psychology. and Management