Bendigo Community Toy Library

We're working with only 1-2 volunteers today compared to our usual 3. It's also our busiest shift of the year so please be patient and kind when returning toys. If you can stay to count a few toys before leaving that will help things run smoothly ❤️

2 of our volunteers are no longer available and it's our last session for the year. Can you spare some time tomorrow?

✨ Tomorrow is the day! ✨

Bendigo Community Toy Library is excited to open our doors tomorrow from 12–2pm and warmly invite prospective members and allied health professionals to drop in and say hello.

This open house is perfect for:
• Parents and carers interested in joining the library, learning more about our low-sensory sessions, or receiving supported borrowing recommendations from our Toy Librarian

• Allied health professionals who may like to recommend the Toy Library to clients or explore opportunities to collaborate on a Stay & Play event in 2026

• Community members who would like to learn more about our improved accessibility supports and ongoing inclusion journey

Please note: As borrowing sessions have finished for the year, no toy borrowing will be available during this event.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💚

💚🌻The Bendigo Community Toy Library is excited to invite you to our upcoming Community Connection event: Allied Health Professionals & Prospective Members Open House.🌻💚

https://m.facebook.com/events/858036990164138/?

This event is open to:
- Local allied health practitioners to learn more about how the toy library can support children and families in your care

- Prospective new members who would like to attend our inclusive borrowing sessions (family daycare memberships also available)

During this drop-in style session, attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Tour the toy library and explore our collection

- Meet our Toy Librarian and learn how we can support families in selecting toys aligned with developmental goals

- Hear about our Inclusive Low-Sensory Borrowing Sessions, designed for children with disability or developmental delay

- Learn how memberships work and how families can benefit from borrowing specialised toys and equipment

- Learn more about our exciting Click & Collect service launching in 2026

- Connect with other professionals and community members

We hope to see you there!

Thanks for helping us by getting everything back in preparation for next year!

Any concerns, please contact us ASAP.

💚🌻The Bendigo Community Toy Library is excited to invite you to our upcoming Community Connection event: Allied Health Professionals & Prospective Members Open House.🌻💚

https://m.facebook.com/events/858036990164138/?

This event is open to:
- Local allied health practitioners to learn more about how the toy library can support children and families in your care

- Prospective new members who would like to attend our inclusive borrowing sessions (family daycare memberships also available)

During this drop-in style session, attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Tour the toy library and explore our collection

- Meet our Toy Librarian and learn how we can support families in selecting toys aligned with developmental goals

- Hear about our Inclusive Low-Sensory Borrowing Sessions, designed for children with disability or developmental delay

- Learn how memberships work and how families can benefit from borrowing specialised toys and equipment

- Learn more about our exciting Click & Collect service launching in 2026

- Connect with other professionals and community members

We hope to see you there!

Tell us what days you'd like us to open so we can plan for 2026. Survey link: https://forms.gle/KSFBtQhAJBNVVuWq9

💚🌻 Bendigo Community Toy Library is proud to announce our participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program🌻💚

What does this mean for the library?

🌻 Our Toy Librarian and committee members will now be wearing Sunflower lanyards during borrowing sessions. This shows that they recognise the Sunflower and are ready to offer understanding, patience, and support.

🌻 Visitors are welcome to wear a Sunflower lanyard too. If you or your child would like others to know you may need a little more help, time, or communication support during your visit, simply borrow a lanyard from our Accessibility Trolley at the front door.

🌻 Wearing the Sunflower is completely optional, it’s simply a quiet way to let us know how we can better support you.

We’re excited to continue creating a space where all children and families feel seen, valued, and supported.

To learn more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, visit hdsunflower.com/au.

💚🌻 INCLUSIVE BORROWING SESSION- WEDNESDAY 9:30-11:30 🌻💚

Our Toy Librarian is looking forward to connecting with more families this Wednesday between 9:30-11:30 during our low sensory session.

We are excited to share more updates this week about our inclusion journey and new partnership with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.

3 more weeks of regular borrowing before we start winding down for 2025 🗓️ 🎆 ⛱️

More info about the January toy cleaning shifts coming soon!

✨ Yard upgrade coming soon and we need your help! ✨

We’re currently seeking reliable landscapers with great communication who could complete the work in early 2026.

If you can recommend a landscaper who is responsive and loves a collaborative approach, please let us know!

Thank you! 💛

✨ We have short term memberships available! ✨

Perfect if you want to try the toy library or just need toys for a little while.

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🌻💚Accessibility Update- NEW ACCESS RAMP💚🌻

We’re excited to share that our toy library now has a brand-new accessibility ramp, making it easier and safer for everyone to access the library- whether you’re pushing a pram, using a mobility aid, or just juggling little ones and a bundle of returns!

This upgrade is part of our ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive, welcoming space for all members of our community.