Friends of A.B. Paterson College
On behalf of the Friends of A.B. Paterson College (FAB), we warmly welcome you and your family to our College community.
Since the College’s inception, FAB has played a vital role in strengthening community connection and enhancing the student experience. FAB contributes meaningfully to the life and culture of the College through much-loved community events, support for major initiatives such as the musical, and special celebrations including Mother's Day and Father's Day. We also partner with the A.B. Paterson College Foundation on broader fundraising and community initiatives, with this year's focus being a dedicated student wellness centre for our secondary students.
FAB is proudly made up of parents, grandparents, guardians and friends of the College: volunteers who generously give their time to foster the strong sense of belonging for which our College is known.
2026 FAB Committee
Chair: Joanna Duggan
Deputy Chair: Emily Weir
Co-Parent Coordinators/Administrators: Lucinda Sun and Syeda Talha Turab Haseeb
Executive Committee:
Peter Mooney
Phillip Mooney
Mosa-Leigha Culverwell
Summer Xu
Deepa Hukkunda Benake Gowda
Naresh Serai
Khairul Jhumu
Our Role
FAB exists to encourage, promote and nurture the vibrant community spirit that defines A.B. Paterson College. We believe strong partnerships between families and the College enrich our students' educational journey and create lasting connections that extend well beyond graduation.
FAB is also supported by a wonderful network of volunteers who assist at events and activities throughout the year. Volunteering is a rewarding way to meet other families, build friendships and contribute positively to the College community.
Get Involved
We encourage all families to stay connected. To hear about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, keep an eye out for us on Connect.
If you would like to get involved or learn more, please contact our Community Engagement Officer, Maddi, at mwilesmith@abpat.qld.edu.au.
We look forward to welcoming you to a FAB event soon!
Warm regards,
Joanna Duggan
FAB Chair
A.B. Paterson College acknowledges the Kombumerri People as Traditional Custodians of the land, sea, waterways, and skies in which we learn and play. We also pay our respects to elders, past, present, and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to country and ways of learning.