Healthy activities | healthy habits | healthy men | healthy families
No dad needs to
hit rock bottom
3,400+ dads connected, supported, and showing up for their families. Join the community that catches men before they fall.
Healthy activities | healthy habits | healthy men | healthy families
No dad needs to
hit rock bottom
3,400+ dads connected, supported, and showing up for their families. Join the community that catches men before they fall.
Educate. Empower. Act.
What Is Dads Community?
A Community Where Dads Show Up, Own Their Journey and Lead Positive Change.
Dads Community is an award-winning not-for-profit men's wellbeing movement. 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.
It's a place to grow, laugh, show up, and be part of something that genuinely makes a difference together.
Our PREVENT Program & RISE Signature Events.
Real Impact through Data and Human Connection.
We have created our PREVENT Program to step in early and catch mental health challenges before isolation, stress, and pressure turn into bigger problems.
Through our activities, events, mentoring and structured engagement, we provide dads with the support, connection, and direction they need to lead themselves and their families forward.
Through regular check-ins, community engagement, and meaningful data around mental health, connection, and wellbeing, we identify where support is needed most and respond with purpose, ensuring we are not guessing, but delivering the right support at the right time.
Our RISE events are free, high-impact experiences for dads ready to step up in their self-development, ownership, connection with their kids, communication, and growth.
Spots are limited and always fill fast.
HEAR IT STRAIGHT FROM THE DADS AT ONE OF OUR RISE EVENTS
EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ACT
WHAT IS DADS COMMUNITY?
A Community Where Dads Show Up, Own Their Journey and Lead Positive Change.
Dads Community is an award-winning non-for-profit men's wellbeing movement. 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.
It's a place to grow, laugh, show up, and be part of something that genuinely makes a difference together.
Our PREVENT Program & RISE Signature Events.
Real Impact through Data and Human Connection.
We have created our PREVENT Program to step in early and catch mental health challenges before isolation, stress, and pressure turn into bigger problems.
Through our activities, events, mentoring and structured engagement, we provide dads with the support, connection, and direction they need to lead themselves and their families forward.
Through regular check-ins, community engagement, and meaningful data around mental health, connection, and wellbeing, we identify where support is needed most and respond with purpose, ensuring we are not guessing, but delivering the right support at the right time.
Our RISE events are free, high-impact experiences for dads ready to step up in their self-development, ownership, connection with their kids, communication, and growth.
Spots are limited and always fill fast.
HEAR IT STRAIGHT FROM THE DADS AT ONE OF OUR RISE EVENTS
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.
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Enquire About Sponsorship
Discover the benefits of promoting your business to an audience of thousands of dads across SEQ.
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One Off Donation
Every bit of support helps us run events, create safe spaces, and prevent dads from slipping into isolation.
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Join the Community
A free, positive, family-friendly community where dads own their journey, build real friendships, and never face life alone.
Every Week, Year Round
Always Something Happening.
Just Show Up.
From fitness to food to fun with your kids. Dads Community is free to join.
our SIGNATURE
RISE EVENTS
Free Weekly BBQs
Weekly Futsal
Weekly RUN CLUB
Weekly HIKES
LAKE EDEN WALKS
WEEKLY DARTS
4WD/BEACH DAYS
FISHING DAYS
FAMILY DAYS
MEN'S CIRCLEs
ANNUal CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Every Week, Year Round
Always Something Happening.
Just Show Up.
From fitness to food to fun with your kids. Dads Community is free to join.
OUR SIGNATURE
RISE EVENTS
Free Weekly BBQs
Weekly Futsal
Weekly RUN CLUB
FORTNIGHTLY HIKES
FORTNIGHTLY
LAKE EDEN WALKS
WEEKLY DARTS
4WD/BEACH DAYS
FISHING DAYS
FAMILY DAYS
MEN'S CIRCLES
ANNUal CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Real Dads. Real Stories. Real Impact.
Real Testimonials.
"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."
DADS COMMUNITY MEMBER
"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."
DADS COMMUNITY MEMBER
"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."
DADS COMMUNITY MEMBER
Meet Our Founder
Meet Our Founder
Stephen Hirst
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Stephen Hirst is the Founder of Dads Community, a 2025 Westfield Hero Winner and a dedicated dad and separation mentor who is passionate about supporting men and families through life’s toughest challenges.
After navigating his own struggles, Stephen built this community so no dad has to feel alone and so every child can grow up with a connected, present, and thriving father.
"Thank you for having the courage to start and continue to cultivate this great and necessary part of our society"
DADS COMMUNITY MEMBER
How We Are Funded
We Run on Grants, Sponsorships & 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.
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.
Stay Connected
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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
