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The award was inaugurated in 1957 by The
Australian Father's Day Council. The Shepherd Centre (TSC) has been involved from 1998-2021, in 2022 the award organisation was handed to The Fathering Project. Much like TSC, The Fathering Project together with the Australian Father's Day Council launch an
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Australia's best high-profile father. The winner is announced at a luncheon, with all proceeds going to TSC; a charity that teaches deaf and hearing-impaired children to listen and speak using an early intervention program.
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is presented annually to "a distinguished father who has demonstrated support, guidance and love to his children or other children through his working role or family life."
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1793:"Father of the Year - 1964 - Presentation at Hotel Australia, Sydney - 14th August, 1964 - Speech by the Prime Minister, The RT. Hon. Sir Robert Menzies"
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