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We offer courses, workshops and spaces to hire. We’re big on building activities to connect the Woodend community and support our local volunteer groups to have a go.

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We offer a range of services for our local community including a food pantry, community library, recycling, printing and photocopying.

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This term we are offering a wide range of exciting courses, and workshops.
There is something for everyone. If you’re new to Woodend, come and say hello at the House, we’d love to welcome you in person!

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👕✨ It’s not too late to get involved! The Kids Clothing Swap is happening tomorrow, Saturday 16 August, at the Woodend Neighbourhood House.

Clothing drop-off:
• Sat 16 Aug – 8.30am to 9.30am

Swap time:
• Sat 16 Aug – 10am to 12pm

Key Info:
👕 We can’t guarantee every size or style will be available — if taking home fewer than 10 items would be a concern, you may wish to skip this session
♻️ Leftover clothes will be donated to Our Village
💵 The $5 donation is now optional due to a smaller group
☕ Morning tea will be available in the Garden Room – donations welcome!

Bring your clean, good-quality kids’ clothes and swap for new-to-you treasures.

See you there! 🎉

THE OUR VILLAGE VAN IS ON ITS WAY - next Wednesday 20th August!

Drop off your items to the Woodend Neighbourhood House on Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th August (9am - 3pm) or first thing Wednesday morning. We'll make sure your donations are in the van and on their way to a family in need.

But who are Our Village? It's the new name of St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums and Eureka Mums. Together, as Our Village, they will increase their impact for vulnerable babies, children and the environment.

To find if your items can be donated to Our Village, visit their website.

🎉 EXCITING NEWS: The Kids Clothing Swap is ON this Saturday 16 August at the Woodend Neighbourhood House! 🎉

A few updates:
💵 The $5 donation is now optional
👕 We can’t guarantee every size or style will be available — if you need to take home lots of items, this session might not be the best fit.
♻️ Leftover clothes will be donated to Our Village.
🖥️ Full details are available on our website.

Drop-off times:
• Fri 15 Aug, 12pm – 3pm
• Sat 16 Aug, 8.30am – 9.30am

Swap time: Sat 16 Aug, 10am – 12pm

Please share with your friends — the more, the merrier!

Registrations are encouraged (to assist with planning) via our website.

We look forward to seeing you there! 👚👖

Are you coming to the Kids Clothing Swap?

We’re hearing this weekend might not be the best timing, so we’re thinking about postponing until later in the year.

If you’re planning to come this Saturday, please register via our website so we know to go ahead.

If you’re interested but can’t make this Saturday, please comment on this post – your feedback will help us decide whether to reschedule.

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Outgrown clothes? Let’s swap them! 👚👖

Join us for a Kids Clothing Swap at the Woodend Neighbourhood House – a simple way to clear out what no longer fits and pick up some great finds for your little ones.

It’s good for your wallet, great for the planet, and helps support the activities of the Woodend Neighbourhood House, including the Woodend Food Bank.

👕 Drop-off times:
• Fri 15 August, 12pm – 3pm
• Sat 16 August, 8.30am – 9.30am

♻️ Swap:
• Sat 16 August, 10am – 12noon

📍 Location: Woodend Neighbourhood House (47 Forest Street)
💰 Entry: $5 donation

Bring up to ten clean, good-quality kids’ clothing items (sizes 0000 to 16). For every item you bring, you’ll get a token to exchange for something new-to-you.

Have your kids outgrown half their wardrobe? Don’t toss those clothes – swap them!

Join us at the Woodend Neighbourhood House for our Kids Clothing Swap – a fun, community-focused event where you can exchange up to 10 good-quality children’s clothing items for new-to-you pieces. It’s a simple way to save money, reduce waste, and support local families.

Drop off your items on Friday 15 August (12–3pm) or Saturday 16 August (8.30–9.30am), then come back for the swap between 10am and 12noon on the Saturday morning.

Entry is by $5 donation and all proceeds from the event will support the activities of the Woodend Neighbourhood House, including the Woodend Food Bank.

Let us know you're coming - register via our website – we’d love to see you there!

♻️👕 Kids Clothing Swap – Save money & the planet! 👕

Join us at the Woodend Neighbourhood House for a fun, sustainable way to refresh your kids’ wardrobes. Swap up to 10 quality items of kids’ clothing and find some new-to-you treasures!

Drop off Times: Fri 15 Aug (12–3pm) or Sat 16 Aug (8.30–9.30am)
Swap Times: Sat 16 Aug (10am–12noon)
$5 donation

All proceeds support the activities of the Woodend Neighbourhood House, including the Woodend Food Bank.

Register via our website

🌿 A Taste of Ayurveda – One-Day Workshop 🌿

Ready to feel more balanced, vibrant and connected – inside and out?

Join award-winning Health Coach and Chopra-certified instructor Fiona Mardling for an inspiring, hands-on introduction to Ayurveda, the original lifestyle medicine.

- Discover your Dosha (mind-body type)
- Enjoy a live Ayurvedic cooking demo + shared lunch
-️ Learn daily tools for health, vitality and inner peace
- Support gut health, reduce inflammation + calm the nervous system

📅 Sunday 3 August 2025
🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House
💰 $140 (includes lunch)

Reconnect with your most balanced self and leave feeling replenished, inspired and empowered.

🔗 Book now via link in bio

🎨🧵 Art Club for Kids is back for Term 3!

Join Penelope for a creative journey exploring all things textiles this term – from weaving with wool and pom pom making to fabric painting and hessian embroidery.

Perfect for kids in Prep to Grade 4 who love getting crafty and trying new techniques.

Tuesdays or Wednesdays (starting this week - 29 & 30 July) at the Woodend Neighbourhood House

Book your child’s place via our website.

We can’t wait to see what your young artists create!

🧸🧘‍♀️ Bendy Buddies is back next week!

Our playful yoga classes for preschoolers (ages 2-5) are starting again at the Woodend Neighbourhood House.

✨ Stretch, move, breathe, and have fun together in this joyful half-hour class designed to build confidence and connection.

🗓️ Tuesdays • 10.00am - 10.30am

Book your spot via our website (link in bio).

We can’t wait to see our little yogis back on the mat!

Come and laugh it out with us!

Join Laughter Yoga at the Woodend Neighbourhood House and experience the joy, connection, and wellbeing boost that comes from laughter and playful movement.

🗓️ Mondays • 9.30am - 10.15am • $10 per session

No yoga experience needed – just a willingness to have fun and feel good.

👉 Book your spot via our website (link in bio)

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