Acting can certainly drum up one's appetite - just ask Neighbours star Madeleine West. The super-slim 38-year-old was spotted in Melbourne on Monday carrying an armful of groceries which suggested she was about to tuck into a hearty breakfast. Madeleine, who is believed to be in Melbourne for work, cradled a large box of Kellogg's Sultana Bran, a packet of Tip Top English muffins and a Clif Bar snack. What's for breakfast, Madeleine? Super slim Neighbours star West (pictured), 38, stepped out with a selection of grocery items including English muffins in Melbourne on Monday And, as if anticipating a bout of indigestion, the brown-haired beauty also carried a box of Rennie antacids. The mother-of-six looked super trim in a grey workout top, matching tights and blue trainers as she took to the city streets with her hoard. Onlookers suspected the busy soap star may have forgotten to take her re-usable bag to the supermarket, forcing her to carrying all her groceries along with her wallet, phone and car keys. Hungry? Acting can certainly drum up one's appetite - just ask Neighbours star Madeleine Breakfast of champions: Madeleine, who is believed to be in Melbourne for work, cradled a large box of Kellogg's Sultana Bran, a packet of Tip Top English muffins and a Clif Bar snack Madeleine was no doubt relieved to drop the goods into the boot of her blue Audi car, parked nearby. After administering some eyedrops near the passenger-side window of her vehicle, the Playing For Keeps star thought for a moment before crouching down to check her phone by the side of the road. She was soon the spotted chatting to an older male friend, who was dressed in a blue collared shirt and blue jeans, near the row of cars. Just in case! And, as if anticipating a bout of indigestion, the brown-haired beauty also carried a box of Rennie antacids On a mission! The mother-of-six looked super trim in a grey workout top, matching tights and blue trainers as she took to the city streets with her hoard Almost there! Madeleine took the long walk back to her car, loaded up with her day's essentials Phew! Madeleine was no doubt relieved to drop the goods into the boot of her blue car, parked nearby Quick refresh: After administering some eyedrops near the passenger-side window of her car, the Playing For Keeps star thought about her next stop Down to business: The TV star stood in front of her blue Audi and took a moment to check her phone Madeleine, who was married to celebrity chef Shannon Bennett for 13 years, looked happy to see the bespectacled gentleman. He returned her warm smile and the duo hugged before enjoying a chat in the Melbourne sunshine. Madeleine, with a camouflage backpack slung over one shoulder, held a black long-sleeved top in her left hand as she chatted with her companion. Meet 'n greet: She was soon the spotted chatting to an older male friend, who was dressed in a blue collared shirt and blue jeans, near the row of cars Happy catch-up! Madeleine, who was married to celebrity chef Shannon Bennett for 13 years, looked happy to see the bespectacled gentleman Saddled up: Madeleine, with a camouflage backpack slung over one shoulder, held a black long-sleeved top in her left hand as she chatted with the unidentified friend After their friendly roadside chat, the two friends said their goodbyes, with Madeleine smiling broadly as she walked away. The actor looked determined to get on with the rest of her day, which possibly included a workout, given her sporty attire. Indeed, the TV star looked in fine shape, with her long, shiny brunette locks trailing behind her as she walked determinedly through the city streets. Soaking up the sunshine: It was the perfect day for a leisurely chat in the street Old pals: The friends appeared to have a long and involved discussion, possibly about new acting roles in Melbourne or simply to reminisce about old times Must be going! After their friendly roadside chat, the two friends said their goodbyes, with Madeleine smiling broadly as she walked away Things to do! The actor looked determined to get on with the rest of her day, which possibly included a workout, given her sporty attire In fine form! Indeed, the TV star looked in fine shape, with her long, shiny brunette locks trailing behind her as she walked determinedly across the street The brunette beauty stopped for a spot of shopping at one point, and was seen carrying to a blue tote bag. Given the fact that the Wrong Girl star lost her voice for seven days recently, it is not surprising that she was in such an ebullient mood. The TV star suffered from laryngitis in April and said that not being able to speak was a 'truly horrid sensation'. Spring in her step: Given the fact that the Wrong Girl star lost her voice for seven days recently, it is not surprising that she was in such an energetic mood The veteran actor revealed in a piece for 9Honey that she lost her 'sense of self' when she couldn't communicate. 'It was a truly horrid sensation, and it was only the knowledge that with rest, honey and lemon, a disinfectant gargle and a decent dose of antibiotics, my voice, my sanity and my sense of self would be returned to me,' she wrote. Madeleine added: 'For the first time, I caught a fleeting glimpse of what life looked like for those who truly have no voice, be it literal or metaphorical, for whom there is no immediate remedy.' Voicing her concerns: The TV star suffered from laryngitis in April and said that not being able to speak was a 'truly horrid sensation' Lost for words: The veteran recently revealed in a piece for 9Honey that she lost her 'sense of self' when she couldn't communicate Stocking up: The brunette beauty stopped for a spot of shopping at one point, and was seen carrying to a blue tote bag 'It forced me to rely on others to communicate my needs, and at times make assumptions about what I wanted, what I needed, stripping me of any sense of free-agency,' she wrote. Madeleine's confession came after she and her long-term chef partner Shannon Bennett recently announced their separation after 14 years together. The pair share six children under fourteen: sons Hendrix, 10, and daughters Phoenix, 13, Xanthe, seven, Xascha, eight, and four-year-old twins, Xahlia and Margaux. However, the pair appear to be reconciling their relationship, as they were recently spotted on a family outing day out in Bryon Bay in March. Big brood! Madeleine and her long-term partner Shannon Bennett share six children under fourteen: sons Hendrix, 10, and daughters Phoenix, 13, Xanthe, seven, Xascha, eight, and four-year-old twins, Xahlia and MargauxAll rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility