Toy Bank is a Variety WA program that has collected and distributed new toys to children in crisis across Western Australia since 1994. Toys are delivered to women's refuges, crisis accommodation services and community organisations - including in regional and remote WA - through a partnership with the Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services.
Toy Bank toys go to children who have arrived at refuges and crisis services across Western Australia, most often as a result of domestic violence or acute family crisis. Every toy is new, unwrapped, and given directly to a child.
Toys are distributed to more than 40 refuges and crisis services across Western Australia, including in regional and remote communities, in partnership with the Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services.
Every toy distributed through Toy Bank is new and unwrapped. This is a deliberate commitment - ensuring that every child receives something that feels like it was chosen for them specifically, not passed on from somewhere else.
The primary way to contribute is through the annual Toy Bank Lunch, where guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or donate at the point of ticket purchase. Direct donations are also welcome at any time. See the event details below.
Toy Bank was founded in 1994 by Variety WA and led by the late Holly Wood, whose own experience of childhood poverty - and the loss of a treasured box of toy soldiers - shaped the program's founding purpose.
Toy Bank has operated continuously since 1994, making it one of Variety WA's longest-running and most recognised programs.
Please donate new, unwrapped toys for children. Gift cards are especially welcome for teenagers, giving them the opportunity to choose something meaningful for themselves.
Toy donations for the 2026 campaign close on the date determined by your workplace.
Place your gift in the Toy Bank collection box at your workplace.
Absolutely. Scan the QR code on your workplace Toy Soldier or use the donation form on this page. Your donation will help Variety WA purchase new toys for children supported through Toy Bank.
Online donations help Variety WA purchase and distribute new toys for children supported through women’s refuges and crisis accommodation across WA.
Yes. Every new toy donated helps us provide a broader range of gifts for children of different ages.
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