No dad needs to hit rock bottom
Healthy activities | healthy habits | healthy men | healthy families
ENQUIRE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP
Discover the benefits of promoting your business to an audience of thousands of dads
ONE OFF DONATION
Every bit of support helps us run events, create safe spaces, and prevent dads from slipping into isolation.
JOIN A TEAM OR ACTIVITY
Click here to contact us if you’d like to join a team or get involved in any of our weekly activities.
JOIN THE RISE EVENT
A free event dedicated to Dads self development, taking ownership connection and communication and growth.
No dad needs to hit rock bottom
Healthy activities | healthy habits | healthy men | healthy families
ENQUIRE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP
Discover the benefits of promoting your business to an audience of thousands of dads
ONE OFF DONATION
Every bit of support helps us run events, create safe spaces, and prevent dads from slipping into isolation.
JOIN A TEAM OR
ACTIVITY
Click here to contact us if you’d like to join a team or get involved in any of our weekly activities.
JOIN THE RISE EVENT
A free event dedicated to Dads self development, taking ownership connection and communication and growth.
WHAT IS DADS COMMUNITY?
EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ACT - A Community Where Dads Show Up, Own Their Journey and Lead Positive Change.
Award Winning Dads Community is a non for profit men’s wellbeing movement with over 3,400 actively involved dads across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
We are all about connection, support, and living happier, healthier lives together. This is a fun, positive, family-friendly community where dads own their journey, build real friendships, and never face life alone.
Through our private support group, weekly activities, family events, mental health initiatives, and our PREVENT program, everything we do is designed to support men before life gets too heavy. It’s a place to grow, laugh, show up, and be part of something that genuinely makes a difference together.
WHAT IS DADS COMMUNITY?
EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ACT.
A Community Where Dads Show Up, Own Their Journey and Lead Positive Change.
Award Winning Dads Community is a non for profit men’s wellbeing movement with over 3,300 actively involved dads across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
We are all about connection, support, and living happier, healthier lives together. This is a fun, positive, family-friendly community where dads own their journey, build real friendships, and never face life alone.
Through our private support group, weekly activities, family events, mental health initiatives, and our PREVENT program, everything we do is designed to support men before life gets too heavy. It’s a place to grow, laugh, show up, and be part of something that genuinely makes a difference together.
We are 100% Free to Join With
From fitness to food to fun with your kids,
there’s always something happening, just show up.
FREE WEEKLY BBQs
WEEKLY FUSAL
WEEKLY DARTS
WEEKLY RUN CLUB
WEEKLY HIKES
WEEKLY LAKE EDEN WALKS
SIGNATURE 'RISE' EVENT
4WD/BEACH DAYS
FISHING DAYS
FAMILY DAYS
MEN'S CIRCLE
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
RISE: The Dads Community Signature Event.
A free event hosted every year dedicated to dads who are ready to step up n self-development, ownership, connection, communication, and growth.
The next event date is coming soon and will be announced on our Private Facebook Community. Spots are usually limited and always gets filled quickly.
Not yet a Dads Community Member?
We are 100% Free to Join With
From fitness to food to fun with your kids,
there’s always something happening, just show up.
FREE WEEKLY BBQs
WEEKLY FUSAL
WEEKLY DARTS
WEEKLY RUN CLUB
WEEKLY HIKES
WEEKLY LAKE EDEN WALKS
SIGNATURE 'RISE' EVENT
4WD/BEACH DAYS
FISHING DAYS
FAMILY DAYS
MEN'S CIRCLE
ANUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
RISE: The Dads Community Signature Event.
A free event hosted every year dedicated to dads who are ready to step up n self-development, ownership, connection, communication, and growth.
The next event date is coming soon and will be announced on our Private Facebook Community. Spots are usually limited and always gets filled quickly.
Not yet a Dads Community Member?
WHY DO WE EXIST?
Far too many dads struggle alone.
Our purpose is simple, to prevent isolation, prevent mental health decline, and prevent families from reaching breaking point.
Everything we do, every BBQ, every walk, every message, every event, is built around one mission:
Keep dads connected, supported, confident, and emotionally healthy.
WHY DO WE EXIST?
Far too many dads struggle alone.
Our purpose is simple, to prevent isolation, prevent mental health decline, and prevent families from reaching breaking point.
Everything we do, every BBQ, every walk, every message, every event, is built around one mission:
Keep dads connected, supported, confident, and emotionally healthy.
REAL DADS.
REAL TESTIMONIALS.
REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT.
“The power of social connection can’t be underestimated. Thank you to Stephen for creating this Community where I have been able to connect and make many real friendships this year"
“Thank you for having the courage to start and
continue to cultivate this great and necessary part of our society”
"Thanks Stephen Hirst for creating this space where there was nothing. It gives us hope and a place to be me. It gives us a space to reach out and get perspective. This space is invaluable and appreciated more than my words can express"
“Real support. Real people. This group changed everything for me”
“Massive shout out to Stephen for always being there. You’ve changed more lives than you realise”
REAL DADS.
REAL TESTIMONIALS.
REAL STORIES.
REAL IMPACT.
“The power of social connection can’t be underestimated. Thank you to Stephen for creating this Community where I have been able to connect and make many real friendships this year"
“Thank you for having the courage to start and
continue to cultivate this great and necessary part of our society”
"Thanks Stephen Hirst for creating this space where there was nothing. It gives us hope and a place to be me. It gives us a space to reach out and get perspective. This space is invaluable and appreciated more than my words can express"
“Real support. Real people. This group changed everything for me”
“Massive shout out to Stephen for always being there. You’ve changed more lives than you realise”
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Stephen Hirst is the Founder of Dads Community, 2025 Westfield Hero Winner, and a passionate advocate for men’s mental wellbeing.
After experiencing his own struggles, he created this community so no dad would ever feel alone in his hardest moments and so every child can have a connected, present, thriving father.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Stephen Hirst is the Founder of Dads Community, 2025 Westfield Hero Winner, and a passionate advocate for men’s mental wellbeing.
After experiencing his own struggles, he created this community so no dad would ever feel alone in his hardest moments and so every child can have a connected, present, thriving father.
FOLLOW & JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
FOLLOW & JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
HOW WE ARE FUNDED
Dads Community runs entirely on grants, sponsorships, and community donations.
Every dollar helps us run events, support our members, create safe spaces, and continue building programs that prevent isolation and breaking-point stress in men.
HOW WE ARE FUNDED
Dads Community runs entirely on grants, sponsorships, and community donations.
Every dollar helps us run events, support our members, create safe spaces, and continue building programs that prevent isolation and breaking-point stress in men.
OUR AWESOME COMMUNITY PARTNERS
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING RIGHT NOW
You are not alone, Brother!
If you need immediate help, please reach out:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
MensLine: 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Emergency: 000
Matt Lewin at Timber Therapy, Men’s Counselling: 0435 571 941
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING RIGHT NOW
You are not alone, Brother!
If you need immediate help, please reach out:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
MensLine: 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
