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Bringing Families Together Through the Joy of Play

The donation of toys has brought joy and meaningful moments to children and families engaged with Uniting’s Family Preservation & Reunification Response Program.
• “Jasper & his dad have recently been reunited, so creating opportunities for shared play time together is of paramount importance to both of them.”*
Practitioner Adam gifted a Dump Truck toy to 2-year-old Jasper*, who was able to take the truck to Frankston Beach with his dad for a day of fun in the sand. Jasper and his dad were both excited to try it out.
• Practitioner Suzanne recently closed with a family and was able to gift a 'Ready to Robot' activity toy to 5.5-year-old Alexander*, who was “thrilled with his brand-new surprise!”
• As part of her engagement strategy with a new family, Suzanne provided:
o Trolls Play Set to 5-year-old Jaynie*
o Baby Alive doll to 3-year-old Evie*
o Peppa’s Alphabet Case to 2-year-old Amy*
o Elmo soft toy to newborn William*

Tell us how and to whom you distributed the goods in your community

The toys were distributed to families participating in Uniting’s Family Preservation & Reunification Response Program, which works with families referred by Child Protection. The program provides intensive, in-home support to help:

• Prevent children from entering out-of-home care
• Reunify families where children have been placed in out-of-home care
• Build parenting skills
• Strengthen family relationships

Recipients include young children and infants from families facing significant challenges, with the toys used as part of engagement strategies, therapeutic play, and milestone celebrations.

Practitioners work alongside partner services such as Berry Street Take 2, The Queen Elizabeth Centre, Family Group Conferencing, and Finding Solutions Plus to support families with parenting skill development, adolescent support, and therapeutic treatment.

Tell us how these goods helped your community, program or organisation

Many families engaged with the Family Preservation & Reunification Response Program have limited access to age-appropriate toys and activities to encourage play, connection, and development. Donations of brand-new toys not only provide opportunities for positive parent-child interactions but also foster children’s learning, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

For families experiencing financial hardship, receiving a toy that is theirs to keep brings both joy and a sense of belonging. Practitioners have seen firsthand how these gifts help to build trust, strengthen family bonds, and support therapeutic outcomes.

The generosity of our donation partners has made a tangible difference in the lives of children and families – thank you for helping create moments of happiness and connection in the journey towards family reunification

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