The Australian Father of the Year Award 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."
The award was inaugurated in 1957 by The Australian Father's Day Council. The Shepherd Centre (TSC) has been involved from 1998 to 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 annual campaign to find Australia's best high-profile father. The Fathering Project, in collaboration with the Australian Father's Day Council, continues to announce the winners annually.
The award is not associated with the Australian government run Australian of the Year awards.
Australian Mother of the Year Award