Preloved Toy Workshops: Play, Learn, Swap!

Join us for our Preloved Toy Workshops: Play, Learn, Swap! where you will discover what happens to your toys when you are finished with them through hands-on, interactive experiences. We will explore the importance of sustainability and the joy of giving back to both the environment and our community. 

In Australia, 27 million toys end up in landfill annually, contributing to 6% of global plastic landfill waste.

This workshop will guide both children and adults towards sustainability and community building through the simple act of sharing toys rather than letting them go to landfill. 

Location: Randwick Sustainability Hub, 27 Munda St, Randwick NSW 2031

Time & Sessions:

• Saturday Session 1: 10am - 11am (Ages: 5 - 7yrs)
• Saturday Session 2: 11am - 12pm (Ages: 8 +yrs) 

Tickets: This will be a ticketed event with each ticket covering one child and their accompanying adult. For a limited time, we're offering an introductory price of $5 per ticket. Please note all children need to be accompanied by an adult so both the parent/carer (toy purchaser) and child can get involved. 

1 hour Toy Workshop: 

• Explore Toys: Learn about toy lifespans and environmental impact.
• Bring Preloved Toys: Give them a second life and reduce waste.
• Hands-On: Clean, sort, and package toys for reuse.
• Sustainable Impact: Create toy boxes for new homes and recycle responsibly.
• All participants will get to swap with others at the end of the session

Don't miss this chance to play, learn, and swap. Let's make a difference together!

What do I bring with me:  

• Any toys, games, and books that are in good working condition and suitable for reuse, (limited to one shopping bag of items)

Simple rules to follow:

• Ask yourself: Is this item good enough for my friends or another kids?
• Check that all battery-operated items (toys, games and books) are working condition and replace their batteries when necessary (this is a safety issue)
  
• Battery-operated toys should have battery cases secured by screws or other means to prevent children from prying them open.
• We may refuse any items that are not in the desired condition, which you will need to take home with you.

FAQs:

What happens if I have more toys in great working conditions?

Register with Joy of Giving to drop off more toys or stay tuned for upcoming events near you.

https://www.joyofgiving.net/ge...

What happens if I have broken toys?

Unfortunately, we have limited options for broken toys.

• You can bring certain broken items to the Big W - Toy of Joy program. For more details, you can visit the Terracycle Website: https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/brigades/toys-for-joy#
• If there are items that cannot be recycled, please contact your local council to inquire about disposal options.

More questions

Email us: info@joyofgiving.net

Joy of Giving Network is pleased to be part of The Saturday Circle and running the educational preloved toy workshops in partnership with Randwick City Council

The Saturday Circle

This event is part of the Saturday Circle is a monthly get-together where you can learn new skills to fix and reuse everyday items, and regenerate and support our natural environment. Randwick Sustainability Hub, 27 Munda St Randwick. Held on the second Saturday of the month, most events are 10:00am - 12:00pm. Full details: https://events.humanitix.com/tours/the-saturday-circle