About Us
Giving good toys a second life
Why We’re Here
What we stand for
We believe small choices create big change. We make second-hand simple, safe and planet kind for Aussie families, with careful cleaning and testing, clear condition labels, honest photos and fair pricing that puts more great play within reach.
Planet-kind by design
We keep quality toys in play and out of landfill.
Safety first, always
Every toy is cleaned, checked and described honestly.
Affordable for real families
Fair prices so more kids can learn, imagine and explore.
Community powered
Local families consign; we refresh and rehome - everyone wins.
Proudly recognised
Awards and features that reflect our mission
A few highlights from recent awards and features that recognise our work to make great play affordable, safe and better for the planet.
Our story
How it all began
We started Merry Go Round Toys because good play should not cost the earth. As parents and carers we saw cupboards full of great toys that kids had outgrown, and families priced out of quality brands. So we built a simple way to keep toys moving to new homes.
Today we hand pick, clean and safety check every item, photograph it honestly and price it fairly. Your purchase keeps a toy in play, saves money for another family and reduces waste in our local community.
“Keeping toys in play is the simplest way to care for kids and the earth.”
Bethany Chambers, Founder
Meet the founder
Bethany Chambers
Bethany started Merry Go Round Toys with a simple belief: great play should not cost the earth. After seeing cupboards full of quality toys that kids had outgrown and families priced out of trusted brands, she set out to build a social enterprise that keeps good toys moving to new homes.
Today she leads a small, hands-on team that cleans and safety checks every item, photographs it honestly and prices it fairly. Her focus is clear: make second-hand simple for parents, save families money and keep quality toys out of landfill while supporting local community partners.
How it works
Simple for families, big on impact
A few highlights from recent awards and features that recognise our work to make great play affordable, safe and better for the planet.
Shop pre-loved
- Browse trusted brands with clear photos and condition labels
- Checkout with confidence.
- Enjoy more play for less while keeping good toys out of landfill.
Consign your toys
- Drop off or book a pick up for quality items.
- We clean, test, photograph and list online and at markets.
- You receive a fair 60/40 split once it sells.
Quality & safety
Cleaned, checked, and ready to play
Every toy is cleaned and safety checked, with honest photos and simple condition labels so you know exactly what to expect.
Our mission
Make great play affordable and planet kind
We exist to keep quality toys in play and out of landfill while making second-hand simple for Aussie families. By cleaning and safety checking every item, showing honest photos and clear condition labels, and offering easy consignment, we help families save money, reduce waste and share more moments of play.
- Keep toys in play
- Save families money
- Prioritise safety and honesty
- Reduce local waste
