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Disability Access, Inclusion, and Support (DAIS) Program end of year update
This end-of-year wrap-up shares the latest updates from Toy Libraries Australia’s Disability Access, Inclusion, and Support (DAIS) program. Learn how toy libraries across Australia are piloting new ways to improve access, support families, and build inclusive spaces through training, partnerships, and community-led projects.

Zoe Houstein
Dec 22, 202510 min read


Toy Libraries Australia launches Toys Without Barriers pilot to support inclusive play
Toy Libraries Australia (TLA) is proud to announce the launch of Toys Without Barriers, an innovative six-month pilot program in the south-east of Melbourne designed to make play accessible for children of all abilities.

Zoe Houstein
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Grants Boost Toy Libraries: Extending Capacity to Support Children with Disability, Developmental Delay and Concern
40 toy libraries have been successful in our 2025 Small Grants Round. To receive the $1,000 grant, toy libraries were asked to present a project that would improve their service for children with disability, developmental delay, or developmental concern. Can $1,000 Make a Difference? It’s true that $1,000 doesn’t stretch far for most organisations these days—especially when disability or developmental support is involved, which often comes with higher costs. But in the contex

Lou Bell
Nov 22, 20256 min read


Supported toy library sessions for children with developmental delay and disability
Selected toy libraries across Australia now offer supported borrowing sessions for families of children with disability, developmental delay and concerns

Zoe Houstein
Nov 4, 20255 min read


More time to support children through play
Update on the Disability and developmental delay additional sessions for families.
Adelle Suitor
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Celebrating Growth in Victorian Toy Libraries
We’re excited to celebrate the announcement of Round 2 of the Victorian Toy Library Grants Program , which will fund two brand new toy...

Erin Krusic-Golub
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Toy Libraries Australia joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Toy Libraries Australia has launched a pilot project with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program in toy libraries across the country

Zoe Houstein
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Embedding Early Childhood Hubs at the heart of Australia’s early childhood system
The Australian Government’s Building Early Education Fund presents an important opportunity to embed Integrated Early Childhood Hubs as...
Debbie Williams
Jul 19, 20252 min read


A little support goes a long way: financial assistance lowers barriers, allowing interstate community leaders training opportunity.
Celebrating financial assistance for toy library leaders to attend National Training.

Erin Krusic-Golub
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Join Us in July 2025: Experience the magic at Your Local Toy Library
MPs, local legends, business owners and big personalities, you are all invited to step inside a toy library for just one volunteer shift this July. We love sharing sharing play, we recon you will as well.

Lou Bell
Jun 6, 20252 min read


2025 Australian Toy Library Awards Winners Announced
2025 Australian Toy Library Award winners announced

Lou Bell
May 9, 20253 min read


30 toy libraries receive much needed boost to open more
30 Australian toy libraries will soon be opening their doors in extended and modified borrowing sessions for children with disability and developmental delay.

Lou Bell
Apr 30, 20253 min read


We are hiring: new role with the Disability Access, Inclusion, and Support team
Our DAIS team is growing, and we are excited to announce a new Allied Health Professional - Project Officer role.
TLA Manager
Apr 4, 20252 min read


More Australian Government funding for toy libraries.
It is with much joy that we welcome the announcement by Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth of an additional $600k funding

Lou Bell
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Welcome to our DAIS program project sites!
Please join us in our excitement announcing the nine toy libraries who have been chosen for the DAIS project.

Bronwyn Smith
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Join the Disability, Access, Inclusion, and Support program as a project site
We want to work together to make toy libraries a better place for all families.

Bronwyn Smith
Jan 22, 20254 min read


2025 Federal Election - toy libraries' policy priorities
Toy Libraries Australia urges all parties to include toy libraries in their federal election commitments.
Debbie Williams
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Let's make toy libraries accessible to all families
The Disability Access, Inclusion, and Support (DAIS) Program Team are now taking expression of interest for TLA focus groups and surveys.

Zoe Houstein
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Opportunity for members to join new Disability Leaders Group
[Image description: yellow background with the DAIS signifier at the top middle, a black circle border on the right-hand side around an...

Zoe Houstein
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Volunteering project sites announced: 20 toy libraries creating volunteering and community connectedness.
Progress has begun on the Stronger and Resilient Communities (SARC) - Volunteering project. Building on the benefits reported from...
Adelle Suitor
Oct 12, 20242 min read
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