Sunraysia Toy Library

Accessibility at the Sunraysia Toy Library

We are committed to making our Toy Library campuses as accessible as possible. Please use this information to prepare for visiting us for the first time. 

If you have any queries or concerns, or would like to enquire about specific accessibility requirements for your family please reach out to us at sunraysiatoylibrary@gmail.com  

We welcome all families and people to our toy libraries, including but not limited to: neurodivergent and disabled people and their families, LGBTQI+ families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, and families from Culturally and Linguistically diverse backgrounds.  We are also breastfeeding friendly space. 

Our Toy Libraries are spaces where all children and adults are respected and welcome. Children are able to explore the space and play with toys and equipment, but we ask you to assist in tidying up when you’re ready to leave. 


Mildura Campus (Mansell Reserve)

  • Parking is located nearby in the Mansell Reserve carpark, roughly 15m from the Toy Library entrance. The car parks on the bitumen behind the Toy Library building (closest to the Mildura West Kinder) are best suited for pram and wheelchair accessibility.
  • Baby change table and toilet/sink with child seat/step
  • Disability toilet (external)
  • Pram and wheelchair access (via side door - ask our friendly volunteers to open from the inside for you)
  • The campus can be busy at any time during sessions on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Families are welcome to step outside while other members are being served, and come back when the Toy Library is quieter
  • A playground and green space is available nearby to the Toy Library 
  • Baby gate on the main door of the toy library building, to keep children indoors
  • Comfy chair for breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or anyone who needs a safe, comfy spot to sit for a bit!
  • Recognised as a Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere location by the Australian Breastfeeding Association
  • Children's chairs and tables designated for eating
  • Stay and Plays are held outside under the covered verandah and on the lawn if the weather is clear

 

Red Cliffs Campus (Civic Centre)

  • Street parking is available directly outside the Civic Centre, with a curb ramp for prams and wheelchairs
  • Disability toilet (accessed from the main foyer)
  • Baby change tables (inside the hall, and in the disabled toilet)
  • Pram and wheelchair access (accessibility ramp at the front of the building)
  • Our Red Cliffs campus is much quieter than our Mansell Campus - consider visiting us here
  • Child-proof gate inside the Civic Centre hall- children have access to the whole hall to move around and play while visiting the Toy Library
  • A playground and green space is available across the road from the Toy Library
  • Comfy chairs for breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or anyone who needs a safe, comfy spot to sit for a bit!
  • Recognised as a Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere location by the Australian Breastfeeding Association
  • Children's chairs and tables designated for eating
  • Stay and Plays are held inside the hall

 

 

 

Cleaning Toys

Members are required to return toys and containers in a clean condition. Here is a quick guide to cleaning our toys:

How To Clean

Wipe the toy thoroughly with a cloth damp with either a pH neutral detergent (such as diluted dishwashing detergent) or a 2-in-1 cleaner/disinfectant (most multipurpose sprays available at the supermarket). If using a 2-in-1 multipurpose spray, the solution must be sprayed onto the cloth until it is quite damp. You can use something like a toothbrush or a cotton bud to get into hard to reach places. 

​Dry the toy with a tea towel or leave to dry overnight. Please make sure the toy is perfectly dry before returning it to its bag or box. Do not submerge toys in water as they can trap water inside them or in the case of wooden toys, they can get too wet to effectively dry.

​If anyone in your family has been unwell (e.g. vomiting, diarrhoea, respiratory infection) please disinfect the toy before returning. This can be done with antibacterial wipes or spray. Please don’t soak in disinfectant as this can remove the colour from some plastics.

Cleaning Tips

  • Baby Rattles – Do not immerse rattles in water.  Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
  • Wooden Toys and Train Sets – Wipe over with a damp cloth. Allow time to thoroughly dry. These toys should not be immersed or soaked
  • Toys with Batteries – Do not immerse in water.  Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
  • Duplo/Lego – Wash well with hot soapy water and a toothbrush.  Rinse and leave to drain overnight.
  • Water/Bath Toys – Please wash after using and ensure no water remains trapped in the toy.
  • Outdoor/Sandpit Toys – These must be stored inside or undercover, and must be cleaned well remembering that the next member may wish to use it inside.  Remove all sand and dirt and clean well with hot soapy water.
  • Board Games and Cardboard Puzzles – Paper-based materials, such as puzzles and games do not need cleaning unless visibly dirty. Please clean counters and other plastic parts of a game.
  • Costumes - will have cleaning instructions on the tag. Some can only be spot cleaned, others can go in the washing machine (Hand wash or gentle machine wash with laundry detergent). Hang to thoroughly dry.
  • Bikes, scooters and other ride-ons – These must be washed, keeping in mind that the next member may wish to use them inside.
  • Toy storage bags and boxes – Wipe handles and all areas that have been touched, ensuring everything is dry before placing toys back in them

 

Care of Toys

  • Please do not leave ride on and outdoor toys outside in the rain or hot sun.
  • Please ensure indoor toys remain indoors while you are borrowing them.
  • There are cleaning agents and cloths and cleaning sprays available at the toy library for last minute clean ups.
  • It’s a good idea to set aside time to clean toys before returning them to the Toy Library. Many families do this the night before and put the toys away from the children.