The first question

Do I belong?

Before anything can be taught, a child needs to know they are welcome.

HouseThey belong

HopeThey believe

GloryThey become

A meal that is always there. A familiar face at the gate. A name that somebody remembers. These are small things, and they are the ground everything else stands on.

Hunger is rarely the only thing a child carries through our gates. Some carry fear. Some carry disappointment. Some carry loneliness. Some simply need to know somebody was expecting them.

So yes, we serve meals. But we are nourishing far more than hunger.

What belonging looks like on a weekday.

Three children at the feeding table turning to smile, bowls and spoons in front of them

Every weekday

Feeding Scheme

A hot meal, every afternoon, for every child who comes through the gate. Nobody is asked to explain why they are hungry. The plate is simply there, and it is the same plate tomorrow.

Every afternoon, meals are served to around 200-250 children, Monday to Thursday, with around 300 joining on Fridays.

The meals rely on the generosity of donors. Consistency is the point. A child who knows food will be there stops spending the afternoon worrying about it, and starts spending it learning and playing.

An open Family Affairs workbook on a table, a session page beside photographs of children

Alongside the home

Family Support

Parenting does not come with a manual. Our Family Affairs workshops create space for parents and caregivers to learn, reflect and grow, exploring child development, parenting styles, self-awareness, communication, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Because when families are strengthened, children have a stronger foundation from which to grow.

The programme is endorsed by the Department of Social Development, with the workshops DMO-approved as part of its family-strengthening initiative.

A girl grinning in an oversized firefighter jacket and helmet, other children behind her

When school is closed

Holiday Programmes

When school closes, opportunity doesn't have to. Together with local businesses and community outreach initiatives, our holiday programmes keep children engaged, connected and learning during the school breaks.

They make space for new skills, creativity, play and discovery, because when we invest in children, we strengthen an entire community.

These meet immediate needs while creating belonging.