A healthy breakfast will be served to students at selected schools around Tasmania each morning, thanks to a new partnership between Tasmanian charity Variety and energy provider Aurora.
Aurora have chipped in $50,000 each year until at least 2027 to fund around 12 breakfast programs at schools around the state through the Variety School Breakfast Club.
First piloted in 2022, the free club has provided 30,000 breakfasts to students at 10 schools over two years.
Variety Tasmania CEO Mohammad Aldergham said breakfast was the most important meal of the day for students.
“We all know the best possible start to the day involves a nutritious breakfast,” he said.
“It’s shown to improve problem solving, memory, concentration and anecdotally, the teachers find the kids are calmer and ready to learn.”
“Our partnership with Aurora provides the much-needed funds to expand the Variety Kids Breakfast Program. We applaud Aurora for recognising the value of investing in the health and well-being of our Tassie kids and our communities more broadly.”
Survey results from pre and post-program data at schools taking part in the Variety School Breakfast Club program indicate a 22% decrease in negative student behaviour and a 22% reduction in late attendance.
