As its name suggests, our HappinessFirst Café  is a place of joy. Coffees and tasty treats are served with grins and genuine hospitality, by staff proud of jobs which provide them self-fulfilment and connection.

This is not just any café and retail store on the streets of Rosebud – it’s a workplace that removes labels and empowers staff to move beyond their disability and into meaningful employment.

The supported employment model helps enhance skills, self-confidence, self-worth, and happiness for life. The moment you sit yourself down as a patron in this innovative cafe’, you are served a slice of inclusivity.

“After spending lots of resources trying to find jobs for our participants… I decided “stuff it” why not create a supported environment for them? A workplace where everyone can learn, feel supported and (wait for it) GET FAIR PAY.” This is the world I choose for all participants now and into the future, join us”- Founder Rose Farfalla MornPen local.

And so, on Christmas Eve 2021 The first HappinessFirst – Coffee, Pantry & Gift Shop was born. Visit us – 1377 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud, Vic. 3939