Qld Father of the Year
Gladstone Dad is 2010 Queensland Father of the Year
Gladstone father of five, Nathan Woods, is the 2010 Queensland Father of the Year.
Mr Woods and his wife, Janine, have five children at home aged 10 months to 6 years. Four are aboriginal foster children. Mr Woods and his wife say their aim is to provide a safe, loving environment for their young foster children.
Each of Mr Woods’ foster children have physical impairments brought on by drug use and abuse in utero. He is active in the local little athletics club and swimming club. He and his wife are members of a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island parent group.
Mr Woods works as a cleaner at Gladstone State High School and has recently taken on a role in the school tuckshop. He was nominated for the award by the Gladstone State High School Chaplaincy Committee.
Mr Woods said he found the award overwhelming. “I find it hard to believe,” he said. “It’s very rewarding being a parent and a lot of hard work.
“I have a great wife, great family and a great support network. I love to see the kids reach milestones and see them grow.
“For me every day is Father’s Day. The reward for me is that my kids love me. That’s all I ask for.”
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2010 Qld Father of the Year Winner Receives
- Travel and accommodation at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove for presentation ceremony at official announcement luncheon.
- Additional 5 nights luxury accommodation at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove for state-wide winner and his family, enjoying all the natural beauty and excitement of Australia’s premier family playground.
- Presentation plaque commemorating the achievement.
