Getting your house in order

Understand your toy library’s legal structure and the responsibilities your governing body must meet.

Create clear, fair and transparent governance processes that support confident and accountable decision-making.

Put child-safe practices in place to protect children and meet the expectations of councils, insurers and the wider community.

Understand the insurance your toy library needs to protect its people, property and ongoing operations.

Develop practical, up-to-date policies that guide volunteers, support consistency and reduce organisational risk.

Identify potential risks and put appropriate controls in place to protect children, families, volunteers and the organisation.