Tuesday, 14 October 2025


Adjournment

Toy libraries


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Toy libraries

 Ryan BATCHELOR (Southern Metropolitan) (18:23): (1978) My adjournment matter tonight is to the Minister for Children, and the action that I am seeking is an update on how the Labor government is supporting children and families with access to affordable toys. Toy libraries are absolute gems in our community. Around 16,000 families use them every year. Toy libraries provide families with access to high-quality toys to support children’s learning and development, but they are also important community hubs, connecting parents and carers with services and strengthening community and social bonds. Last year I was down doing a shift at the Carnegie Toy Library, which is fantastic. Recently I was down at the Bayside Toy Library talking with them about the work that they do. The Labor government is investing $1.9 million across Victoria to enhance and expand the existing toy library network so that more children have access to more toys more often. Our children deserve the very best chance to learn and grow, and the Labor government is there to support them.