Built From Experience, Our Stories
StrongMind was created to support men who are ready to face addiction, anger, trauma, disconnection and harmful patterns with honesty, accountability and practical support.
Our work is grounded in lived experience, frontline knowledge and the understanding that many men need spaces that feel real, safe and human — not clinical, judgemental or disconnected from everyday life.
Steve “Slip” Morris
StrongMind Co-Founder
Steve is a proud husband, devoted father of three daughters, and a man in long-term recovery since 2017. His personal journey fuels a deep commitment to helping other men reclaim their lives, reconnect with their families, and rediscover their strength. As the Founder of StrongMind, Steve has created a movement that empowers men to break cycles of addiction, violence, shame and step back into leadership as fathers, partners, and community members.
With over a decade of frontline experience in alcohol and other drugs (AOD), mental health, and men’s wellbeing, Steve has led operations in residential rehabs, psychiatric facilities, and community-based programs. He offers both group-based interventions and tailored 1-on-1 support, meeting men where they’re at with practical, trauma-informed care. His work spans rural and remote communities, correctional settings, and high-risk populations—always grounded in cultural safety and emotional integrity.
StrongMind delivers immersive healing camps, short-format intensives, and flexible community forums designed to fit real lives. Steve partners with organisations, corrections, and community leaders to co-design strengths-based, outcome-driven models of care. Whether mentoring frontline workers or sitting counselling men who’ve lost everything, Steve brings strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and grounded leadership to every space he enters.
Aaron “azza” More
StrongMind Co-Founder
Azza's style is real and down-to-earth. He draws from both lived experience and years working on the frontline and in leadership roles. He has led residential AOD programs, worked closely with individuals, and run powerful group sessions that help men connect, reflect, and grow. He's known for creating a safe space where honest, no-nonsense conversations can happen—whether it's about addiction, recovery, or life's everyday struggles.
Alongside his group work, Azza offers 1:1 support that’s just as grounded and impactful. These sessions give men a chance to slow down, speak freely, and get tailored guidance in a space that’s calm, confidential, and judgment-free. Whether someone’s navigating early recovery, dealing with family pressures, or just needing a solid sounding board, Azza meets them where they’re at—with care, clarity, and zero fluff.
Azza also leads StrongMind’s immersive companion work—walking alongside men through key moments of their healing journey. Whether it’s a first detox, a tough family visit, or just a day when things feel heavy, he’s there in person, offering calm presence, emotional safety, and practical support. It’s not therapy, and it’s not babysitting—it’s real-time, shoulder-to-shoulder care that helps men stay grounded, regulated, and connected when it matters most.
His workshops, 1:1s, and companion work blend emotional regulation, mindfulness, addiction education, and open discussion—giving men the tools to check in, reset, and reconnect with themselves. Azza brings calm, care, and solid leadership to every space he steps into.
We're lucky to have him on board, helping support the men in our rural and remote programs as they step into healing, strength, and community.
Ethan “ETH” Mulholland
MENS wellbeing program Coordinator
Ethan brings a genuine & empathic approach to his work with men. His experience spans drug and alcohol rehabilitation, youth work, prisons, Marathon running, financial struggles and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. He has a strong understanding of the challenges men can face around addiction, family, finances, relationships and rebuilding their lives.
Drawing on both lived and professional experience, Ethan focuses on creating a space where men can yarn openly and honestly without judgement. He has worked closely with men at some of their lowest points, supporting them through recovery, reconnecting with family, financial pressures, prison reintegration, running and walking exercise and the everyday challenges that can come with making positive change.
Ethan also brings a strong understanding of financial wellbeing, particularly when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and has built genuine connections with mob across the country. His approach is practical and relationship-focused, meeting people where they are and walking alongside them rather than simply telling them what to do.
Outside of his professional work, Ethan has a passion for running and has completed Marathons and Ultra Marathons. The discipline, perseverance and commitment required to train for and complete a marathon reflects many of the values he brings to his work — setting a goal, doing the hard work, pushing through uncomfortable moments and continuing to move forward when things get tough.
Through StrongMind, Ethan works alongside men to help them recognise their strengths, build confidence and take positive steps towards a better future. His focus is on genuine connection, honest conversations and supporting men to believe that change is possible, one step at a time.