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Inclusive and Accessible Toy Library Project

Moonee Valley Toy Library is exited to launch our Inclusive and Accessible Toy Library Program, an initiative aimed at ensuring our services are welcoming and supportive for all children and families.

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Thanks to a grant from Toy Libraries Australia, funded by Department of Social Services. we are opening extra sessions for children and families with disabilities or developmental delays.

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Our Project Objectives:

 

  • Inclusive Borrow: Offer flexible, low-sensory borrowing environments and alternative access methods.

  • Inclusive Play: Create relaxed, welcoming play spaces for social interaction and exploration.

  • Inclusive Connect: Strengthen family and carer support networks with expert advice and shared experiences.

 

Over the next year until June 2026, we will be introducing:

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  • Additional session times designed for children with disability and developmental delay.

  • Bookable / Private borrowing sessions

  • Toy delivery options for families with accessibility challenges

  • Parent resource space

  • Curated toy collection - featuring QR-linked play ideas.

 

While these are our initial plans, we welcome your ideas, feedback, and contributions to make these services as useful, welcoming, and accessible as possible.​  Whether or not your family is directly affected by disability or developmental delay, we welcome your involvement. We would be grateful if you could help spread the word — among your friends, neighbors, or professional networks who may benefit. â€‹

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New Hours

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ESSENDON - 129 Lincoln Rd

Thursdays - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

 

AVONDALE HEIGHTS - 54 Lake St

Fridays - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Past Events

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Messy

Play Day

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Oct 2025

Messy Play Day October 2025 where we welcomed 87 children to at our Avondale Heights branch for a morning of fun messy play,

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Moonee Valley

Festival

 

Feb 2025

 Moonee Valley Festival February 22nd 2025

at Queens Park.

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AGM

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Sept 2025

Our Annual General Meeting for 2025 was held on Wednesday 3rd September

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AGM

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Sept 2024

Our Annual General Meeting for 2024 was held on Wednesday 4th September at our Essendon branch

TLA Training Day

TLA Victorian

Training Day

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March 2024

Moonee Valley Toy Library staff and committee were in attendance at the

2024 Toy Libraries Australia

Victorian Training Day.
 

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Moonee Valley

Festival

 

Feb 2024

Our stall at the 2024 

Moonee Valley Festival on February 24th at Queens Park.

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Messy

Play Day

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Nov 2023

Outdoor Messy Play Day held in November 2023 at our Avondale Heights branch

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Join Us

In July

 

 July 2024

During our 2024

"Join Us In July" campaign

we welcomed Moonee Valley Mayor Pierce Tyson into the branch for a volunteer session, 

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Talk & Tour

 

 March 2025

In March, we hosted a Talk & Tour at our Essendon branch with Toy Libraries Australia. We opened our toys to other toy library staff and volunteers, to share some our of work and initiatives

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