about us
OUR OBJECTIVES
We exist to provide a service to the families of Port Phillip and our surrounding areas. We’re here for those who value cost-effective and sustainable ways to educate their children, and who want to connect with other parents and carers in the community.
OUR story
Emerald Hill Toy Library has provided the families of Port Phillip with a sustainable way to play and connect since 1986. We opened first in Middle Park and then opened in South Melbourne in 2015.
Key Facts
Meet the Team
Yen
Say hello to Yen, our President. Being part of the toy library committee brings together her passion for sustainability and community connection. Yen has three children aged 7, 10 and 12. She has a background in information technology as a business analyst and project manager.
Sara
Say hello to Sara, our coordinator. She has a background as an educator in childhood development and is a mum to two boys aged 6 and 9. Sara is here to help find the correct toys for your child’s developmental stage or area of interest. She runs both Middle Park and South Melbourne, supported by our elected committee of volunteers.
“What we do here is so important. It gives me so much satisfaction helping parents, carers and grandparents find toys aligned to their children’s developmental learning needs. I’m proud to be part of this beautiful community.”
— Sara, Emerald Hill Toy Library Coordinator
our committee
Emerald Hill Toy Library is managed by a voluntary committee who provide professional guidance on matters ranging from finance to marketing and more. Our committee members come from diverse work and family backgrounds. Some are in full-time or part-time employment, some are full-time parents, and some have children with special needs. We’re lucky to count on their excellent contributions.
Joining the committee
Our committee is elected annually at our AGM. If you are passionate about sustainable play and can spare a couple of hours a month we welcome your application via emeraldhilltoylibrary@gmail.com
