Toy Libraries Australia has launched The Toy Library Effect

Maternal, child and family health nurses play a key role in supporting children’s development, and referring families to toy libraries is a simple, powerful way to promote learning through play.  Toy libraries offer accessible, sustainable, community‑connected opportunities for children to explore, grow and thrive.

Toy Libraries Australia has launched The Toy Library Effect, a new five-part podcast about the role of play and toy libraries in supporting children, families and communities.

The series explores what modern toy libraries offer, from affordable access to quality toys and opportunities for children’s development to reduced household clutter, sustainable play and greater community connection.

It is accompanied by Play at Home, a series of free practical articles and downloadable resources covering topics including toy rotation, sibling play, sensory play, early communication, motor development and flexible play for neurodivergent children.

Listen to The Toy Library Effect: www.toylibraries.org.au/blog/categories/podcast
Access the free Play at Home resources: www.toylibraries.org.au/for-families

Toy Libraries Australia is the national peak body supporting Australia’s network of around 400 toy libraries.

Toy libraries give families affordable access to quality toys while supporting children’s development, reducing household cost and clutter, encouraging sustainable play and strengthening community connection.

Find out more at www.toylibraries.org.au.