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04/09/2026

27/08/2026

We are open this week!

20/08/2026

It’s national science week!
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Do you have a future inventor or scientist in your family?
Come check out our range of S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) at the toy library. Open both days this week

19/08/2026

🎙️ Episode 4 of The Toy Library Effect is here!

How can the right toy create new possibilities for play?

This episode looks at how toys can support communication, movement, sensory play and learning for children with diverse developmental needs, including adapting play to suit each child, following their interests, and trying toys through a toy library without the pressure of getting it "right". We also hear how adapted and switch-accessible toys can give children with physical disability greater independence in play.

Special thanks to our guests for sharing their expert insights:
Cassie Doyle
Nicole Pates
Alice Crook
Dr Kate Renshaw

Listen here 📻 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HaMdNe924AmvCrd8n2Jum?si=hIgkYcJlSHatVLJQqUn92w

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13/08/2026

Good news! We’ll be open Fri and Sat this week, our session supervisors are also toy library committee members. Come in, say hi and if you’d like to ask about volunteering or see what is required for running a session this weekend is a great chance to check it out with no pressure 🙂

06/08/2026

Unfortunately due to other commitments on our session supervisors and committee we are only able to open today. Our crew is small so if you’re considering volunteering for an organisation why not get in contact with us and see how fulfilling volunteering with the toy library is 🙂

04/08/2026

Happy National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day! 🎉❤️🖤💛

This year's theme is Living Our Truth, celebrating the journeys Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children take as they grow, guided by culture, community and connection to Country. Together, we can nurture their voices and dreams, and support a future where every child walks strong in their identity.

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SNAICC-National Voice for our Children

31/07/2026

New toys in our collection and a great article supporting the rotation of toys. What great reasons to support your local toy library 🙂

One simple change can make old toys feel new again. 💡

Instead of having every toy available all the time, try rotating them.

Putting some toys away for a few weeks and bringing them back later can:
✔️ Keep play fresh
✔️ Encourage creativity
✔️ Help children focus
✔️ Reduce overwhelm
✔️ Support changing interests

As Dr Kate Renshaw explains in our new Play at Home resource, toy libraries make toy rotation easy by giving families access to a wide variety of toys without needing to constantly buy more.

Read our article, How Fewer Toys Support Better Play, for practical tips and expert insights. https://www.toylibraries.org.au/for-families

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30/07/2026

There's something new to explore at Toy Libraries Australia! ✨

Today we're launching a collection of free resources designed to support families and the people who support them.

If you're looking for practical play ideas, expert advice or, simply a little encouragement you'll now find it all in one place.

The Toy Library Effect podcast 🎙
Hear from families, toy library leaders and child development professionals as they explore how play supports children's development, strengthens communities and helps families thrive.

Play at Home resources 🏡
Discover practical articles and downloadable guides on topics including:
• Early communication
• Sensory play
• Sibling play
• Gross and fine motor development
• Toy rotation
• Supporting neurodivergent children through play
• Flexible approaches to play

No matter who you are and how you play, we hope these resources inspire and support you.

👉 Explore everything here: www.toylibraries.org.au/for-families

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