Meet the Founder

STEPHEN

HIRST

Founder, Dads Community

"I made a promise that if I could get back on my feet, I would do everything I could to make sure other dads didn't have to go through that alone."

Meet the Founder

STEPHEN

HIRST

Founder, Dads Community

"I made a promise that if I could get back on my feet, I would do everything I could to make sure other dads didn't have to go through that alone."

The Story

From Rock Bottom
to Rising Up.

The Beginning

Hitting Rock Bottom

Like many dads, Stephen found himself at his lowest point, isolated, struggling, and with no clear path forward. But rather than stay there, he chose to do something different. He chose to get back up.

The Promise

A Decision That Changed Everything

Stephen made a promise to himself: if he could get back on his feet, he would do everything in his power to make sure other dads didn't have to go through that alone. That promise became the foundation of everything that followed.

The Spark

One BBQ in Brisbane

It started with one simple BBQ meetup. No fanfare, no resources, no roadmap. Just one dad wanting to serve other dads. That gathering planted a seed that neither Stephen nor anyone else could have predicted would grow so fast.

The Growth

A Movement Is Born

From that one BBQ, the Dads Community became one of Australia's fastest-growing fatherhood communities. Multiple events, hundreds of dads supporting each other, kids building lifelong friendships, and lives genuinely being changed. Some have even been saved.

Today & Beyond

3,400+ Dads and Still Growing

Today Dads Community has strong communities across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, with the PREVENT program and RISE events helping dads stay strong before challenges escalate. It's an award-winning movement, but Stephen is quick to point out it's not about him. It's about the men who show up.

What Drives Him

"I started this because I needed purpose. I wanted to serve. The Dads Community isn't because of me it's, because of the incredible men who show up for themselves, their kids, and each other."

— Stephen, Founder of Dads Community

This is what it's all about

Hudson, Taylor, Stephen, Kai & Emma

Beyond the Community

SuperchargedU Mentoring

Driven by Purpose.

Focused on Families.

Stephen is deeply passionate about making a difference, especially for the children in our community. He believes the greatest impact comes from supporting parents to show up as their best, not by being perfect, but by trying, taking ownership, reducing conflict, removing ego, and keeping the focus on their kids.

Through SuperchargedU, Stephen mentors dads and parents navigating separation, co-parenting, and personal growth, leading by example and helping others move forward with clarity, accountability, and confidence.

Alongside this, his partner Emma leads Separation PA, providing practical tools, systems, and 1:1 support to help separated parents stay organised, reduce stress, and take action.

Together, they offer both emotional and practical support, creating a complete pathway for parents to move forward while keeping their children at the centre.

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What Stephen Stands For

Built on These Beliefs

01

No Dad Left Behind

Every dad deserves access to connection, support, and community regardless of his circumstances or how far he's fallen. No one should have to go through it alone.

02

Ownership Over

Victimhood

Stephen believes in helping dads take ownership of their journey. Not blame, not excuses just the tools, support, and brotherhood to move forward and lead positive change.

03

Kids Are the Real

Winners

When dads heal and grow, the ripple effect reaches their children. Every innocent child deserves a dad who is present, emotionally strong, and fully engaged in their life.

04

Prevention Over Crisis

Through the PREVENT program and RISE events, Stephen's focus is getting to dads before they hit bottom, building resilience, connection, and coping systems before they're urgently needed.