Orana Toy Library in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Orana Toy Library

Locality: Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Address: Under Macquarie Regional Library in Talbragar Street 2830 Dubbo, NSW, Australia

Website: http://oranatoylibrary.com.au

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25.01.2022 Get excited open TOMORROW

24.01.2022 CAPTION THIS Love finding random toy set ups around the house, any thoughts on this scenario???

23.01.2022 ‘Tis the season for overscheduling, overstimulation, behavioural manipulation via the use of an all-seeing Elf, forced hugs and passing babies around like a par...cel. I haven't forgotten the positives of the holiday season, but it is sometimes easy for us to forget the potential negatives for kids at this time of year. Overstimulation (which is when a child is swamped by more experiences, sensations, noise and activity than they can cope with) in particular runs rife at this time of year. Kids cannot tolerate the same amount of sensory input that adults can. Watch for kids' cues of needing quiet, calm time, whether they're at home, at a social gathering, out looking at Christmas lights, or at their grandparents'. Whining, crying, becoming short-tempered, refusing to do simple tasks, becoming withdrawn and/or telling you that they've had enough, are all signs that your child has probably had enough. Remember, if you see these behaviours, your child is not purposely trying to be difficult, and they need you to take action. What can you do? Don’t be tempted to pack each day full of activities. One quality (or even not so quality) outing a day, or spending days at home, is perfectly acceptable. If you’re out and about and see signs of overstimulation, remove your child from the situation. If that’s not possible, keep them close to you, ask or gauge whether they need hugs or space, keep them hydrated, well-fed, and give them time to rest. If you're somewhere you can control the environment, you can try moving away from people, keeping lights low, volumes down, and touch input to a minimum. #christmas #kids #overstimulation #overwhelming #sensorystimulation #sensory #sensoryprocessing #hsp #highlysensitive #highlysensitivechild #highlysensitiveperson #elfontheshelf #perth #perthchristmas #schoolholidays #overtired #overstimulated #followyourchildslead #occupationaltherapy #otforkids #perthkids #kidsofperth #mumsofperth #mumsofinstagram #dadsofperth #dadsofinstagram #childmentalhealth #infantmentalhealth See more

17.01.2022 We are a COVID SAFE organisation Remember when you come in on Saturday or during term to scan the QR code

17.01.2022 Calling all BLUEY fans (all of us am I right?!) ABC kids have a fun range of printable craft and colouring! Perfect while we wait for Toy Library to open again... N e x t w e e k ! !

09.01.2022 We are fast approaching end of term! Only 6 more chances after today to return and borrow before closing over the holiday break. Hope to see you this morning

09.01.2022 Doing a clean out during the holiday break? Keep in mind our local Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie has a collection day coming up for the annual Book Fair!

09.01.2022 Open TOMORROW 10am till 12pm

03.01.2022 T H A N K Y O U Sitting back and reflecting on the AGM last night... Orana Toy Library would like to acknowledge the volunteer work of 2 of our Committee Members who are leaving us this year. Mel - 2020 President and Loans Officer. Mel has been working behind the scenes at the toy library for 9 YEARS! Thank you Mel for everything you have done for us over the years; your organisation of the committee, constant toy tidying, chasing lost toys and steering us in the right ...direction Your experience has been invaluable. We thank you and wish you all the best in your family adventure next year! Sylvia - 2020 Treasurer and Membership Officer. Sylvia has been part of our community for 3 YEARS! Thank you Sylvia for all your work with us these past few years; updating memberships, keeping tabs on finance and giving us those all important member numbers. You've always been supportive of others and willing to lend a hand, even when your plate is already full We thank you and wish you all the best for the future! Lastly, we'd like to welcome 4 new members to our 2021 Committee! Welcome Kate, Julia, Sandra and Manisha Looking forward to working with you all next year!

03.01.2022 While we're on the thank you bandwagon... THANK YOU to one of our toy library dads for taking the time to diagnose and fix a few trains last weekend! You're a legend! Thanks also the all our other dads who help out when and where they can Don't forget we're open tomorrow! 10 -12PM. See you there

02.01.2022 LAST CHANCEOur AGM is TONIGHT and we'd love any interested members to attend They're right when they say many hands make light work Did I mention there's perks?! See EVENTS for details. OPEN today from 10-12PM