When: Saturday 5th December, from 8am
What: Garage Sale
Where: Front of One Wise Owl, at Jindyandy Mill, Greenwell Point Rd, Pyree
Why: Because we have friends who have a lot of stuff and they want to clear out their garage.

All dollars raised from the Garage Sale goes towards the Good Start Breakfast Club. One Wise Owl is contributing $1 from every coffee sale on the day towards the GSBC. If you don't know what the GSBC is, read on.....

What is it?
Good Start Breakfast Clubs provide a healthy breakfast and nutrition education every day to school kids in areas of greatest need around Australia, to help them start the day well and concentrate better in the classroom.

Who is it for?
It is predominantly for primary school children, although Good Start Breakfast Clubs do operate in some high schools as well.

All children in a school can participate, which not only ensures that everyone can receive a nutritious breakfast and learn vital social and nutritional skills, but that the possible stigmas associated with participation are reduced. Geographic areas considered socially or economically disadvantaged are given particular focus.

What's important about providing a nutritious breakfast to young children?
Many nutritionists consider breakfast to be the most important meal of the day. It assists children's physical, mental and emotional development. Children who miss breakfast are less able to concentrate, are more prone to fidgeting and find learning difficult by mid-morning. Furthermore, there is evidence to suggest that children who miss out on a healthy breakfast are more likely to suffer from obesity later in life.

It is estimated that approximately 25% of children regularly miss breakfast. Rates of breakfast omission are believed to be higher in schools in disadvantaged areas. Children from lower socio-economic backgrounds are six times more likely to miss breakfast than students from higher socio-economic backgrounds. The reasons for missing breakfast are numerous and varied however Australia-wide it is estimated that approximately 5-6% of people experience times when they have no food and no money to purchase food. In areas of high disadvantage this number is much higher and children can be particularly vulnerable.

Why is Red Cross involved?
The Good Start Breakfast Club not only provides kids with a healthy breakfast but also provides an opportunity for nutrition education -- both of which help to combat health problems such as diabetes and obesity later in life.

Where are Good Start Breakfast Clubs located?
GSBC now operates in all States and Territory having an amazing impact, especially during the current economic climate which has brought challenges to many families. There are more than 240 Good Start Breakfast Clubs operating nationally serving in excess of 800,000 meals a year. With ongoing support from the public and our principal program partners, the Good Start Breakfast Club will continue to expand to provide the service in areas of greatest need around Australia.

How can I get involved?
Volunteer - The role of volunteers is critical to the success of clubs. By volunteering as little as two hours per week, you can contribute directly to the positive development of a young child and will be joining a team of 3,500 volunteers nationally who are currently running Good Start Breakfast Clubs. Contact the Good Start Breakfast Club in your region listed below.
Become a sponsor of the program by calling 02 9229 4130.