Donating to the Brisbane South Toy Library means your toys will be enjoyed by children for many years to come

Do we accept toy donations?

Yes, we gladly take donations! Toys will be either absorbed into our collection or sold to raise funds for the library. Donating to the Brisbane South Toy Library means your toys will be enjoyed by children for many years to come, and it helps reduce the environmental impact of new purchases. You’ll be helping keep toys out of land-fill.

Donations must be suitable for placing in the library and loaning to other families, or used as spares. We have outlined criteria below to help you determine if a toy is suitable.

Donated toys we can accept

  • Toys, puzzles, games and sports items that are complete, in excellent condition and playable

  • Both wooden and plastic items that meet Australian toy safety standards

  • Balls with a circumference no greater than 20cm

  • Duplo, Mega Bloks, and other construction toys

  • Puzzles for all ages up to 100 pieces

  • Loose items E.g. animals, play kitchen items, Little People, shapes, dolls house furniture, blocks, etc

  • Cozy Coupes and other ride-on bikes, scooter and trikes

  • Electronic toys in excellent condition, and complete if they have shapes, balls or other items for them to be playable

  • All donations need to be easily transported in a car, either as a whole toy or in pieces

Donated toys we cannot accept

  • Fluffy or soft toys, teddies or dolls with fabric bodies

  • Toys that have been scratched, written on, are incomplete, missing pieces, chewed or damaged in any way

  • Puzzles over 100 pieces

  • Violent toys like guns, Nerf, water pistols and military toys

  • Barbie and associated items and similar licensed toys

  • Bikes with a chain

  • Hand-made toys

  • Toys with button batteries

  • Single-use toys such as tiara-making kits

  • Toys from fast food outlets or supermarket promotions eg. McDonalds or Ooshies

Toy Donation FAQs

  • I have new toys given to my child that we have never used. Can I donate these?

    Yes, we can adsorb them into our toy library or sell them to raise money for the toy library.

  • What else can I do with the toys I no longer need, but can't go to the toy library?

    We recommend that you:

  • What else does the toy library need?

    We are always looking for sturdy plastic storage containers with lids, in any size or shape.

When & Where Can I Donate?

Visit the Brisbane South Toy Library during opening hours to drop off your donations. If you still have questions about whether your donations are suitable, you are welcome to get in touch with us.

Why should I donate toys to my local toy library?

Donating toys to your local toy library, such as the Brisbane South Toy Library, is a simple way to support your community and promote positive values like sharing, sustainability and learning through play.

Donating toys can benefit your community in several ways, it can:

  • Provide access to a variety of toys for children who may not have the means to purchase their own. 

  • Promote sharing, reduce waste, and encourage children to try new things. 

  • Be environmentally-friendly! By donating toys to a toy library like ours, you're helping to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Instead of buying new toys that may end up in landfill, many families can borrow and return toys again and again.

Additionally, toy libraries like Brisbane South Toy Library often run fun events for children and families, which can enhance community engagement and provide valuable learning opportunities.

By donating to the Brisbane South Toy Library, you’ll also be supporting a local non-profit organisation helping the local community, run by volunteers.

Thank you for thinking of us.