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Continuing to create, build, strengthen and connect our community.
We offer a range of services for our local community including a food pantry, community library, recycling, printing and photocopying.
We have a selection of rooms and equipment available to hire. Whether it's a social gathering, lunch, workshop or meeting, we can accommodate you!
What's On
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!
Woodend Whole Town Garage Sale 2026Sat, 07 Feb
Download our latest courses & activities brochure
Get Involved
Volunteer, register your interest or become a member. Support Woodend Neighbourhood House to support the community.
The countdown is officially on! ๐ Our signs are up around town, which can only mean one thingโฆ the WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE is almost here!
๐๏ธ Want to register as a seller?
Itโs not too late! Registrations close Wednesday 4 February at midnight.
Secure your spot on the map for $10 per household via our website.
๐บ๏ธ Hunting for bargains?
Drop by the Woodend Neighbourhood House (47 Forest Street) anytime between 8amโ1pm on Saturday 7 February to grab your map for $5.
๐ฆ Got donations for our Trash & Treasure stall?
Weโre accepting items at the House on Thursday 5 February and Friday 6 February, between 9amโ3pm.
We canโt wait to see the whole community come together โ happy decluttering, treasure hunting, and bargain finding! ๐
๐๏ธ Want to register as a seller?
Itโs not too late! Registrations close Wednesday 4 February at midnight.
Secure your spot on the map for $10 per household via our website.
๐บ๏ธ Hunting for bargains?
Drop by the Woodend Neighbourhood House (47 Forest Street) anytime between 8amโ1pm on Saturday 7 February to grab your map for $5.
๐ฆ Got donations for our Trash & Treasure stall?
Weโre accepting items at the House on Thursday 5 February and Friday 6 February, between 9amโ3pm.
We canโt wait to see the whole community come together โ happy decluttering, treasure hunting, and bargain finding! ๐
We're gearing up for the return of our major annual fundraiser, the Whole Town Garage Sale, taking place on Saturday 7 February!
Here's how to get involved:
๐ท๏ธ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ: your $10 payment secures a spot on the official Garage Sale map. Registrations close at midnight on Wednesday 4 February.
๐ข ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ต & ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐น: Donated goods can be dropped off to the House at 47 Forest Street on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February between 9am โ 3pm.
๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ: For $5, shoppers can pick up a map from the Woodend Neighbourhood House between 8am and 1pm on Saturday 7 February and start exploring. With more than 30 local sellers already registered, offering a huge range of treasures, thereโs sure to be something for everyone!
If you want to find our more, or to register your Garage Sale, visit our website!
Here's how to get involved:
๐ท๏ธ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ: your $10 payment secures a spot on the official Garage Sale map. Registrations close at midnight on Wednesday 4 February.
๐ข ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ต & ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐น: Donated goods can be dropped off to the House at 47 Forest Street on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February between 9am โ 3pm.
๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ: For $5, shoppers can pick up a map from the Woodend Neighbourhood House between 8am and 1pm on Saturday 7 February and start exploring. With more than 30 local sellers already registered, offering a huge range of treasures, thereโs sure to be something for everyone!
If you want to find our more, or to register your Garage Sale, visit our website!
We're excited to be back at the Woodend Neighbourhood House following the festive break!
For the next few weeks, Reception will be open Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm, then we'll revert to five days a week from February.
The Term 1 Brochure is OUT NOW! Stop by the House to pick up a copy, or download directly from our website. You can also check out 'What's On' via the calendar section of our website.
Wondering what's new this term? We have:
* What is Meditation? (1 hour refresher workshop)
* How Money Works (3 week short course aimed at 15-25 year olds)
* Social Scrabble (weekly on Thursday afternoons)
* Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (learn essential skills to support those around you)
* Introduction to Decoupage (3 hour workshop)
* Intro to Gardening for Wildlife (2 hour session in the garden at the House).
PLUS... did you know it's only 23 sleeps to the Whole Town Garage Sale?!? Sellers can register via our website to have their address included on the map!
We can't wait to welcome you to the Woodend Neighbourhood House in 2026!
For the next few weeks, Reception will be open Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm, then we'll revert to five days a week from February.
The Term 1 Brochure is OUT NOW! Stop by the House to pick up a copy, or download directly from our website. You can also check out 'What's On' via the calendar section of our website.
Wondering what's new this term? We have:
* What is Meditation? (1 hour refresher workshop)
* How Money Works (3 week short course aimed at 15-25 year olds)
* Social Scrabble (weekly on Thursday afternoons)
* Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (learn essential skills to support those around you)
* Introduction to Decoupage (3 hour workshop)
* Intro to Gardening for Wildlife (2 hour session in the garden at the House).
PLUS... did you know it's only 23 sleeps to the Whole Town Garage Sale?!? Sellers can register via our website to have their address included on the map!
We can't wait to welcome you to the Woodend Neighbourhood House in 2026!
Here at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, weโve been lucky enough to coordinate a huge couple of weeks of giving, and we are very grateful to everyone who has helped us support local people in need of a little extra cheer this Christmas.
Local businesses including Snap Fitness 24/7 Woodend, Oak & Stone, Victoria Hotel, Woodend, Woodend Pharmacy and Slow Studios have generously collected hamper items, run raffles, gathered gifts for our Gift Registry and made financial donations.
The residents of GemLife have donated toys, teddies and games for our Gift Registry. GemLife residents also hosted an amazing Craft Market, with all proceeds donated to support the Woodend Neighbourhood House.
Woodend Primary School, St Ambrose Primary School Woodend and Mount Macedon Primary School all ran Food Drives and we also received an amazing donation of food from Kyneton High School.
Local community groups have also supported our efforts - with fantastic cash donations from the Uniting Church Op Shop Woodend and the Woodend Men's Shed, money for sensory gifts from Woodend Rotary and children's gifts from St Mary's Woodend parishioners.
And our Community Lunch was well supported this year, with generous donations from Ritchies Woodend, Woodend Lions Club, Coles Woodend, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Woodend RSL and Community Bank Trentham & Districts. We were also delighted to welcome back Resonance String Orchestra.
Individual community members also stepped up and donated more than 90 Christmas Hampers and gifts, meaning we could distribute more than 100 hampers to local households.
And finally, a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, who came together in great numbers to run our community lunch, distribute hampers, wrap presents and support the gift-giving drive. We truly couldnโt have done it without you.
In sharing this post, we realise we may have inadvertently missed someone and not acknowledged their contribution. Itโs been a very busy couple of weeks with a lot happening and we sincerely apologise to anyone we may have missed!
Wishing you all a safe, joyful and restful festive season.
Local businesses including Snap Fitness 24/7 Woodend, Oak & Stone, Victoria Hotel, Woodend, Woodend Pharmacy and Slow Studios have generously collected hamper items, run raffles, gathered gifts for our Gift Registry and made financial donations.
The residents of GemLife have donated toys, teddies and games for our Gift Registry. GemLife residents also hosted an amazing Craft Market, with all proceeds donated to support the Woodend Neighbourhood House.
Woodend Primary School, St Ambrose Primary School Woodend and Mount Macedon Primary School all ran Food Drives and we also received an amazing donation of food from Kyneton High School.
Local community groups have also supported our efforts - with fantastic cash donations from the Uniting Church Op Shop Woodend and the Woodend Men's Shed, money for sensory gifts from Woodend Rotary and children's gifts from St Mary's Woodend parishioners.
And our Community Lunch was well supported this year, with generous donations from Ritchies Woodend, Woodend Lions Club, Coles Woodend, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Woodend RSL and Community Bank Trentham & Districts. We were also delighted to welcome back Resonance String Orchestra.
Individual community members also stepped up and donated more than 90 Christmas Hampers and gifts, meaning we could distribute more than 100 hampers to local households.
And finally, a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, who came together in great numbers to run our community lunch, distribute hampers, wrap presents and support the gift-giving drive. We truly couldnโt have done it without you.
In sharing this post, we realise we may have inadvertently missed someone and not acknowledged their contribution. Itโs been a very busy couple of weeks with a lot happening and we sincerely apologise to anyone we may have missed!
Wishing you all a safe, joyful and restful festive season.
Children in Prep to Grade 6 are invited to this special Christmas edition of Creative Yoga for Kids with Sarah from Shanti Studio.
@shanti_studio_woodend
Celebrate the end of Term 4, unwind before Christmas, and enjoy some time to get creative.
This two-hour session (max 10 children) blends yoga, creativity, and relaxation in a warm and playful setting.
Monday 22nd December
10am -1 2noon
$30 per participant
For more info and to book, visit our website.
@shanti_studio_woodend
Celebrate the end of Term 4, unwind before Christmas, and enjoy some time to get creative.
This two-hour session (max 10 children) blends yoga, creativity, and relaxation in a warm and playful setting.
Monday 22nd December
10am -1 2noon
$30 per participant
For more info and to book, visit our website.
THE OUR VILLAGE VAN IS ON ITS WAY - next Wednesday 10th December!
Drop off your items to the Woodend Neighbourhood House on Monday 8th or Tuesday 9th December (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 combined name for St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums and Eureka Mums. Together, as Our Village, they look out for vulnerable babies, children and the environment.
To find if your items can be donated to Our Village, visit their website:
https://www.ourvillage.org.au/donate-goods/
Drop off your items to the Woodend Neighbourhood House on Monday 8th or Tuesday 9th December (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 combined name for St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums and Eureka Mums. Together, as Our Village, they look out for vulnerable babies, children and the environment.
To find if your items can be donated to Our Village, visit their website:
https://www.ourvillage.org.au/donate-goods/
Neighbourhood Houses deliver enormous social and economic value. But with the NHCP rate 20% lower than a decade ago, open hours have dropped to their lowest level in 10 years.
โItโs simple: without sustainable funding, our doors will close. With fair funding, we will continue to be the safe, welcoming places every Victorian community needs.
It's not too late to help the campaign to Keep our Doors Open. You can send a digital version of the postcard from anywhere.
Visit the @neighbourhoodhousesvic website for help sending an e-postcard (email) or letter.
#KeepNHDoorsOpen
โItโs simple: without sustainable funding, our doors will close. With fair funding, we will continue to be the safe, welcoming places every Victorian community needs.
It's not too late to help the campaign to Keep our Doors Open. You can send a digital version of the postcard from anywhere.
Visit the @neighbourhoodhousesvic website for help sending an e-postcard (email) or letter.
#KeepNHDoorsOpen
We still have a couple of spots left for our after-school Kids Christmas Craft session this Monday!
Children from Prep to Grade 6 can get creative in this hands-on workshop as they design and decorate their very own personalised tabletop Christmas trees.
Book via our website!
Children from Prep to Grade 6 can get creative in this hands-on workshop as they design and decorate their very own personalised tabletop Christmas trees.
Book via our website!
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๐พ Just a few days to Santa Paws Portraits! ๐พ๐
Have you got some free time over the weekend? Why not bring your furry, feathery (or even woolly!) friends to the Woodend Neighbourhood House for a special festive photo with Santa!
๐ธ Each booking will be sent two digital photos via email โ perfect for sending to friends and family, sharing on social media, or turning into a Christmas card.
All proceeds go directly to the Woodend Neighbourhood House and the Woodend Food Bank, helping us to support locals in need of some Christmas cheer.
And yes โ humans are welcome to jump in the photo too! Make it a family memory to treasure. โค๏ธ
Spots are filling fast, so book your Santa Paws Portrait now:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1488699
Have you got some free time over the weekend? Why not bring your furry, feathery (or even woolly!) friends to the Woodend Neighbourhood House for a special festive photo with Santa!
๐ธ Each booking will be sent two digital photos via email โ perfect for sending to friends and family, sharing on social media, or turning into a Christmas card.
All proceeds go directly to the Woodend Neighbourhood House and the Woodend Food Bank, helping us to support locals in need of some Christmas cheer.
And yes โ humans are welcome to jump in the photo too! Make it a family memory to treasure. โค๏ธ
Spots are filling fast, so book your Santa Paws Portrait now:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1488699
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