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In Australia, Father's Day falls on the first Sunday of September. Every year in the

state of Victoria, the Father's Day Council awards one individual with the prestigious Father

of the Year award, a tradition held since 1956. A long list of celebrity top dads have received

this recognition, but in recent years, the Council has focused on ordinary dads with extraordinary

stories. In 2005, Dr. Rob Moody was awarded Victoria's Father of the Year. As the

chief executive of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, Dr. Moody had an esteemed career

in the public health sector. But for his two children, Nick and Penny, it was his role as

their father that truly defined him. Understanding that not everyone is lucky enough to be raised

by a loving father, Penny expressed her gratitude to her dad and explained why he deserved

the win, stating, He's always there when I need help. On Sunday, September 4, 2005, far

more humble celebrations were underway at a home in the port city of Jolong. Shane and his partner

were introducing the newest member of their family to their friends and relatives.

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