Peninsula Seniors Toy Recyclers
Since 1975, dozens of volunteers at Peninsula Toys have refurbished many thousands of toys, games, dolls and bicycles, salvaged from landfill. The toys are rehomed by the numerous children’s charities both here in Australia and overseas.
Peninsula Toys helps bring joy to children all over Australia, and indeed the World, by giving new life to toys that are no longer used.
How to Recycle your Toys at Kimbriki?
- Toys must be in good clean condition for donation.
- Toys, games, dolls, books and children’s bikes are accepted.
- Place toys neatly in the Toy Shed (pictured), located at Household Problem Waste (Drop Off Point 3),
- If toys are not suitable for donation they can be disposed of as Mixed Waste and will be charged at the mixed waste rate.
If you wouldn’t give it to a mate…don’t donate!
Bringing Smiles to Children’s Faces
The Peninsula Senior Citizens Toy Repairers was established in 1975, originally known as the Warringah Senior Citizens Toy Repairers. Its primary goals were to create a beneficial organisation within the community, provide an engaging activity for senior citizens, bring joy to underprivileged children, and contribute to toy recycling efforts, reducing landfill waste.
Over the span of 45 years, the group has not only achieved these objectives but surpassed them. Beyond positively impacting local children, their reach now extends to children in various parts of the world. Comprising over 30 dedicated senior retirees, both male and female, they tirelessly devote countless hours each week to ensure that disadvantaged children in impoverished communities have access to toys, books, games, puzzles, and more. They graciously accept toys in any condition, restoring them to near-new status whenever possible. Their unwavering efforts have resulted in the processing and distribution of thousands of toys throughout the years.
Their impact has reached children in poverty-stricken countries through various agencies. These include organisations in Cambodia, P.N.G, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Toga, Fiji, Samaritans Purse, Network Heaven, Operations Christmas Child, and Operations Food for Life which distribute school resources and provide hundreds of soft toys to children living in poverty, particularly those residing in rubbish dumps around Port Moresby who have never received toys before.
The group has also supported drought-stricken farmers through Rotary and Lions Clubs, as well as contributed to fundraisers for Rotary and provided toys to Aboriginal children in Redfern and Brewarrina. Additionally, many healthcare professionals have utilised the toys to assist children coping with trauma, anxiety, and stress-related issues.
VOLUNTEERS: For those interested in learning more about their work and willing to travel to Ingleside, please email Terry – cookt308@gmail.com to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
