Toy libraries have existed in Australian communities for more than 50 years. For much of that time, they have been largely unseen by funders — yet sustained by communities who clearly see and feel their value.  Independent SROI research is an invitation to funders and decision-makers to see that value too, and to invest with confidence. The evidence shows that supporting toy libraries is not a leap of faith, but a smart investment that delivers a significant social return. 

Toy libraries play an important role in supporting children’s development through play. New national research from Toy Libraries Australia explores how inclusive toy libraries are for children with disability or developmental delay, the barriers families face, and what changes could help make toy libraries more accessible, welcoming, and supportive for all families.

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.

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.

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

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

Update on the Disability and developmental delay additional sessions for families.

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

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

The Australian Government’s Building Early Education Fund presents an important opportunity to embed Integrated Early Childhood Hubs as...

Celebrating financial assistance for toy library leaders to attend National Training.

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.

2025 Australian Toy Library Award winners announced

30 Australian toy libraries will soon be opening their doors in extended and modified borrowing sessions for children with disability and developmental delay.

Our DAIS team is growing, and we are excited to announce a new Allied Health Professional - Project Officer role.

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

Please join us in our excitement announcing the nine toy libraries who have been chosen for the DAIS project.

We want to work together to make toy libraries a better place for all families.

Toy Libraries Australia urges all parties to include toy libraries in their federal election commitments.

The Disability Access, Inclusion, and Support (DAIS) Program Team are now taking expression of interest for TLA focus groups and surveys.