Models of school breakfast program implementation in Western Australia and the implications for supporting disadvantaged students

A substantial body of literature points to the educational and social benefits of school breakfast programs. Most high-income countries provide free or subsidized school breakfasts to support disadvantaged children. Australia does not have a nationally-funded school meal program. Instead, charitable organizations offer school breakfast programs on a voluntary basis, often with funding support from state/territory governments.

Citation:
Hill SM, Byrne MF, Wenden E, Devine A, Miller M, Quinlan H, Cross D, Eastham J, Chester M. Models of school breakfast program implementation in Western Australia and the implications for supporting disadvantaged students. Child Youth Serv Rev. 2023;145

Keywords:
Disadvantaged students; School breakfast program; Student wellbeing; Whole school approach

Abstract:
A substantial body of literature points to the educational and social benefits of school breakfast programs. Most high-income countries provide free or subsidized school breakfasts to support disadvantaged children. Australia does not have a nationally-funded school meal program.