Making the Toy Library easy to use
To help families feel more welcome Cubby House Toy Library is pleased to:
- provide visual support systems for the use by families,
- now be part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, an initiative supported by Toy Libraries Australia and
- offer Assisted Borrowing sessions
Visual Supports
We have created a visual story of all the steps to take when you come to the Toy Library. This video explains how to use the visuals.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
The Hidden Disability Sunflower Program resources are now displayed at the toy library.
Feel free to use the resources available where you enter the library. This program helps raise awareness of non-visible disabilities and lets nenbers know that support is available whether it’s:
- a little extra time,
- understanding, or
- space to play.
By joining the program, Cubby House Toy Library is showing our commitment to being an inclusive community where every child and family feels understood, supported, and welcome. The sunflower symbols are available to be worn by volunteers and team at the toy library.
If you want to learn more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program go to: https://www.toylibraries.org.au/…/toy-libraries.
Assisted Borrowing
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If you or your child need:
- a quiet time or space
- help coming in
- help choosing toys
- help loading or unloading toys
book in for a quiet and assisted time as the library at Forestville.
Monday: 11:30am–12:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am–10:30am
Thursday: 9:30am–10:00am
If none of these times suit, ring to arrange another time. Feel free to come at any time we are open and ask for assistance.
These supports for families are made possible through funding through Toy Library Australia’s Disability, Access, Inclusion and Support program has been by funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Social Services – Information Linkages and Capacity Building program and is supported by NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways services from Cubby House Toy Library to increase opportunities for inclusion support.
Is your child 0-5 years old?
Check out our free programs for families and children.
Do you want some advice to help your child learn?
Talk to EarlyEd for free advice and support about anything to do with your child’s development and learning. We can also assist you with starting preschool or childcare. Including finding a place and identifying if your child is ready. All you need to do is call us on (02)9923 2727, email us or join one of our programs.
You can book an appointment with our educators for advice and support at the Toy Library.
This advisory support service is funded through Start Strong Pathways, Department of Education, NSW Northern Sydney area.
Click here to check for any programs on offer.
Ideas so that every child of every ability has:
- lots of great play and activities to do
- opportunities to learn through play
- support to families to know how to help their children learn
because play matters!
Inclusion
EarlyEd’s approach to child’s play focuses on making sure ideas are inclusive of all children of all abilities. We incorporate strategies that support all children and find ways to make sure all children are part of the action.
Concerns about your child’s development
The Toy Library team can put you in touch with our early childhood intervention Team Leader and allied health staff (early educators, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physiotherapists) if you need advice.
They can also advice you about local supported programs such as MyTime.
