Larger in life in so many ways.
I always remember the phone call I received from Brad or Mong as we all knew him at the Misfits, on a Thursday night, we were an over 35’s Veteran Rugby Union Club rabble.
“ I’m interested in coming down and trying to qualify to play Rugby”
After that Thursday nights training and a few drinks we said Mong your selected for Saturdays game. We only had 13 players in a 15 players team.
That was the start of so many memories, laughs and true friendship and Mong was always amongst the thick of it all.
Our family’s deepest condolences to Helen, Wendy, Ern, Connol, and the whole family.
One of the true gentleman going around. 🏉
The Miles Faimly

We had the privilege of spending a lot of time with Brad and Wendy, lots of laughs and great memories.
Brad had special place in our hearts, was always fun when he was around.
I (Belinda) spent a lot of time with both of them over the years, and as promised Brad, I will take care of Wendy and the kids, making sure they have love and support.
We will miss you lots Big Fella. ❤️

I had the privilege of working with Brad for more than 20 years through the many websites we built together for small businesses, community groups, and organisations across regional Victoria.

Brad was one of the most genuine, knowledgeable, and hardworking people I have ever met. No matter the challenge, he was always there with a solution, support, or advice.

One of the things I will always remember was Brad's love of numbering his email responses. If you asked three questions, you would receive the following:

1. An answer to the first question.
2. An answer to the second question.
3. An answer to the third question.

He even trained his IT team to do the same. It was classic Brad, organized, practical, and efficient, while somehow making life easier for everyone around him.

Many years ago, while developing a website for our community-owned Learn to Swim pool in Alexandra, I discovered just how passionate he was about water safety and swimming education.

At the time, I had no idea of the enormous contribution he was making to the aquatic industry through AUSTSWIM.

Thank you, Brad, for your friendship, guidance, support, and the many years we worked together. Your contribution to so many people, businesses, and organisations will continue long into the future.

1. You will be missed, Brad.
2. Thinking of Wendy, your gorgeous kids, and all your family, workmates, and friends at this difficult time.
3. Rest in peace.

– Sam Hicks

BM, your strength, work ethic, dry sense of humour and honest conversations will stay with me forever. Thank you for the chats, the understanding, and the way you always made sense of things through logic, numbers and perspective.

To Wendy, Erin and Conall, BM’s strength and humour will continue to live on through you. It was clear how deeply he valued his family and the people closest to him, and I hope you can feel that same strength surrounding you now, carried through the memories, stories and love so many hold for him.

May the road always stretch out before you, the sun warm your back, and every sunrise and sunset remind us of the adventures he loved. Ride free, BM. 🏍️

I was privileged to work with Brad in his time at AUSTSWIM. Brad had hos quirky emails with everything numbered and it always made me smile. Brad was professional, kind and caring and always made time to chat despite his workload and health challenges. I will miss his presence and big smile, Rest in Peace Brad.
Heartfelt condolences to Brad's family and friends.

I am grateful for the guidance, support, and trust Brad gave me over the years. His presence will be greatly missed, and his memory will remain with all of us. RIP.

As an AUSTSWIM Trainer, I was fortunate to meet Brad during his time as CEO.

I will remember him as a genuine and supportive leader who cared deeply about AUSTSWIM, its trainers, and the aquatic industry. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and service.

My sincere condolences to Brad's family and loved ones.

You will be missed.