What started as a simple idea - serving breakfast to eight kids at Randwick Park School - grew into a movement that transformed a community. Led by Steve Farrelly, the programme became more than just food: it opened doors to support, connection, and opportunity for children and families in need.
When Steve Farrelly first walked into Randwick Park School with a bundle of surplus books, no one could have guessed it would change the future of an entire community. A former police officer with a heart for kids, he saw a need and jumped in. The idea was simple: start a breakfast club so children could come to school fed and ready to learn.
What began with just eight children soon grew into a daily programme feeding dozens. Supported at first by Steve and his wife, then by local schools, businesses and community groups, the “Breakfast Club” quickly became more than food. It provided a safe place for kids, a way for families to access clothing, furniture and food parcels, and a bridge to social workers and support networks. Sports coaching, tutoring and even parenting classes followed. The results were powerful — absenteeism dropped, behaviour improved, and the school became a hub of hope.
In just a few short years, the little breakfast club had grown into something far bigger: a movement that proved how grassroots action could transform lives. Today, that legacy lives on through the Steve Farrelly Foundation, continuing to support children and families with the same spirit of practical love and community collaboration that started it all.
Generous offerings from the community is what keeps us going. Along with the massive support from our major sponsors, it is the reason we can do what we do. For that we thank you.