The Lake Macquarie City Council has kindly provided The Fathering Project with funding to support families and schools in the local community. Through their generous support, two schools in the Lake Macquarie region will be selected to receive The Fathering Project Schools Program free of charge for 2025.
Key Details:
- Two fully funded placements available, valued at $1,000 each.
- Open to both primary and secondary schools within the Lake Macquarie area.
- Program set to commence as soon as you’re ready.
The Fathering Project Schools Program
The Fathering Project Schools Program helps schools create a culture of positive father engagement by providing resources, support, and fun events that encourage dads and father figures to be actively involved in their children’s education and wellbeing.
What Is the Schools Program?
Why a School Program?
Benefits for Dads, Kids and Schools
Who Should Apply?
Any primary or secondary school within the Lake Macquarie region that believes in the power of family engagement and can demonstrate a commitment to involving fathers and father figures is invited to apply.
An active commitment to father and family engagement.
Willingness to work collaboratively with The Fathering Project.
Capacity to host father-focused activities and events.
A long-term vision for sustaining a Fathering Project group within the school community.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take advantage of this opportunity, simply fill out the form below and tell us why your school should be chosen.
Applications close on 14th March 2025.
All submissions will be reviewed carefully by our Schools Program team, and selected schools will be contacted and provided with next steps to begin the program.
