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Community Wrap-Up: June Highlights

June 2024 has been another joyful and impactful month for Joy of Giving. Our dedicated efforts to save hundreds of kilos of toys from...

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Our Toy Station network is expanding

We're thrilled to have filled the centre with toys, books, and games from our amazing community.

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Toy Swap Events in Aug 2023

Starting in 2023, we have resumed hosting our events and are pleased to present two Toy Swap events for this month. Ultimo Toy Swap Event...

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Community Toy Station @ Marrickville Addi Road Food Pantry

Our Toy Station was successfully launched at the end of June 2023 at the Addi Road Community Organisation's Food Pantry! The goals of...

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8 ways to play with a cardboard box

Why playing with cardboard boxes is good for children: A big empty box is great for children to play with. It introduces 'imaginative'...

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Do you really need that new toy?

Have you ever thought about why you need that new toy for your child?

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What makes preloved toys extra special?

Kids need toys. It's as simple as that. They are amazing. As a baby, they teach you motor skills and help brain development. As a...

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6 Toys that Last a Lifetime

Toys are so much fun! Children spend hours playing with them. Education. Skills. Growth. Toys provide endless entertainment and...

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It takes noble strength to receive something

I walked into the supermarket recently to buy a mandarin. As I walked around to find the fruit stand filled with luscious orange fruit,...

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6 easy ways to make decluttering toys last

Myth: Offering kids more toys will keep them busy for even longer periods of time. Reality: It's the opposite. Did you know that kids...

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Should second hand toys get a second chance?

I was at the That Great Market over in Linfield the other day. It's held every 3rd Sunday of the month, attracting great numbers from all...