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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!
Download our latest courses & activities brochure
Get Involved
Volunteer, register your interest or become a member. Support Woodend Neighbourhood House to support the community.
A huge thank you to the students, families and teachers at St Ambrose Primary School Woodend for their generous donation to the Woodend Food Bank, following their recent Pajama Day!
The junior school students collected spreads, tea, coffee and snacks; the middle school students gathered tinned items, breakfast cereals, meal bases and sauces; and the senior school students donated toothpaste, toilet paper, toiletries and cleaning items.
These donations will make a real difference, helping stock the shelves of the Woodend Food Bank for local families and individuals in need. It's wonderful to see our community come together to look after one another - thank you, St Ambrose Primary School!
The junior school students collected spreads, tea, coffee and snacks; the middle school students gathered tinned items, breakfast cereals, meal bases and sauces; and the senior school students donated toothpaste, toilet paper, toiletries and cleaning items.
These donations will make a real difference, helping stock the shelves of the Woodend Food Bank for local families and individuals in need. It's wonderful to see our community come together to look after one another - thank you, St Ambrose Primary School!
Got some baby or children's items gathering dust? Give them a new home!
On Wednesday 23 September, the @ourvillageaustralia van will pull up at the Woodend Neighbourhood House to collect high-quality baby and kids' essentials for families experiencing hardship.
Drop your donations at 47 Forest Street, Woodend on Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 September (9am – 3pm), or early Wednesday morning before the van heads off.
Wondering what's on the wish list? Head to the Our Village website for the full rundown of accepted items.
On Wednesday 23 September, the @ourvillageaustralia van will pull up at the Woodend Neighbourhood House to collect high-quality baby and kids' essentials for families experiencing hardship.
Drop your donations at 47 Forest Street, Woodend on Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 September (9am – 3pm), or early Wednesday morning before the van heads off.
Wondering what's on the wish list? Head to the Our Village website for the full rundown of accepted items.
There’s just one more week of school in Term 3... have you got plans for the school holidays?
How about a school holiday workshop at the Woodend Neighbourhood House?
We’ve got something for every age group:
ALL AGES
Picket Fence Painting - FREE
PREP TO GRADE 6
Creative Yoga: Jenga Edition - $35
Drama Workshop - $35
Buzzing Cardboard Bees - $35
AGES 12-17
Nature Makers - FREE
Find out more and book your place via our website.
How about a school holiday workshop at the Woodend Neighbourhood House?
We’ve got something for every age group:
ALL AGES
Picket Fence Painting - FREE
PREP TO GRADE 6
Creative Yoga: Jenga Edition - $35
Drama Workshop - $35
Buzzing Cardboard Bees - $35
AGES 12-17
Nature Makers - FREE
Find out more and book your place via our website.
💛 Tomorrow is R U OK? Day 💛
Stop by the Woodend Neighbourhood House, grab a free sausage and have a chat.
Our friendly volunteers will be firing up the BBQ between 12noon and 5pm. Come by at lunchtime, stop in when you're passing through town, or bring the kids along after school.
You can grab a sausage and be on your way, or pull up a chair and stay for a chat with a local.
Because sometimes, a simple “R U OK?” is all it takes to start a conversation. You don't need to have the right words or all the answers - listening, showing you care and letting someone know they're not alone can make a real difference.
So come and say hello. Have a sausage. Have a chat. Check in with someone.
You never know where a conversation might lead.
🫶Woodend Neighbourhood House
🫶47 Forest Street, Woodend
🫶12noon - 5pm
🫶Thursday 10 September
Stop by the Woodend Neighbourhood House, grab a free sausage and have a chat.
Our friendly volunteers will be firing up the BBQ between 12noon and 5pm. Come by at lunchtime, stop in when you're passing through town, or bring the kids along after school.
You can grab a sausage and be on your way, or pull up a chair and stay for a chat with a local.
Because sometimes, a simple “R U OK?” is all it takes to start a conversation. You don't need to have the right words or all the answers - listening, showing you care and letting someone know they're not alone can make a real difference.
So come and say hello. Have a sausage. Have a chat. Check in with someone.
You never know where a conversation might lead.
🫶Woodend Neighbourhood House
🫶47 Forest Street, Woodend
🫶12noon - 5pm
🫶Thursday 10 September
Our Open House is in full swing!
There’s still plenty happening at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, so come on down between 9am and 12noon today (Saturday 5 September) and see what’s happening at the House!
While you’re here, pick up a copy of our Term 4 Program and discover all the classes, groups, workshops and activities coming up.
What’s on today:
10am – African drum workshop
10.45am – Family yoga
11.30am – Kirtan
PLUS:
Picket fence painting
Mandala greeting cards
Acrylic painting demonstration
Mahjong demonstration
Morning tea
And, of course, the Woodend Repair Cafe and Bike Shed are open for all your fix-it needs!
There’s something for everyone – come on down and say hello!
There’s still plenty happening at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, so come on down between 9am and 12noon today (Saturday 5 September) and see what’s happening at the House!
While you’re here, pick up a copy of our Term 4 Program and discover all the classes, groups, workshops and activities coming up.
What’s on today:
10am – African drum workshop
10.45am – Family yoga
11.30am – Kirtan
PLUS:
Picket fence painting
Mandala greeting cards
Acrylic painting demonstration
Mahjong demonstration
Morning tea
And, of course, the Woodend Repair Cafe and Bike Shed are open for all your fix-it needs!
There’s something for everyone – come on down and say hello!
🌿 Only one more sleep until our Spring Open Day! 🌿
We’re opening our doors tomorrow, Saturday 5 September, 9am - 12 noon, alongside the Woodend Community Farmers' Market.
Come and see what’s happening at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, meet our friendly tutors, activity coordinators, volunteers and staff, explore our spaces and pick up a copy of our Term 4 program.
There’ll be plenty happening throughout the morning, including:
🎨 craft activities - try your hand at Picket Fence Painting and Mandala Greeting Cards
☕ Morning tea - enjoy a cuppa and sweet treat while chatting with our volunteers
🧘 Demonstrations - West African Drumming, Family Yoga, Kirtan, Mahjong and Acrylic Painting
🔧 Repair Café - open as usual in the Undercroft
🚲 Bike Shed - meet the team and find out how they can help get your bike back into tip-top condition
💚 It’s a wonderful opportunity to try something new, meet others in the community and discover the many activities, classes, groups and volunteering opportunities available at the Woodend Neighbourhood House.
Saturday 5 September
9am - 12 noon
Woodend Neighbourhood House
We’d love to see you there!
We’re opening our doors tomorrow, Saturday 5 September, 9am - 12 noon, alongside the Woodend Community Farmers' Market.
Come and see what’s happening at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, meet our friendly tutors, activity coordinators, volunteers and staff, explore our spaces and pick up a copy of our Term 4 program.
There’ll be plenty happening throughout the morning, including:
🎨 craft activities - try your hand at Picket Fence Painting and Mandala Greeting Cards
☕ Morning tea - enjoy a cuppa and sweet treat while chatting with our volunteers
🧘 Demonstrations - West African Drumming, Family Yoga, Kirtan, Mahjong and Acrylic Painting
🔧 Repair Café - open as usual in the Undercroft
🚲 Bike Shed - meet the team and find out how they can help get your bike back into tip-top condition
💚 It’s a wonderful opportunity to try something new, meet others in the community and discover the many activities, classes, groups and volunteering opportunities available at the Woodend Neighbourhood House.
Saturday 5 September
9am - 12 noon
Woodend Neighbourhood House
We’d love to see you there!
🌸 Create your own Cherry Blossom Necklace
Join Andrea next Monday for a hands-on textile workshop and create your own original cherry blossom necklace.
Over four hours, you’ll explore fine hand stitching, beading techniques and necklace construction, while learning about suitable fabrics and experimenting with different geometric shapes to create unique flower forms.
You’ll have plenty of opportunity to make the design your own and create a piece that reflects your individual creative style.
📅 Monday 7 September
🕐 11am - 3pm
💰 $80 - materials provided
📍 The Woodend Neighbourhood House
Spaces are limited, so if you’d like to join us, book your place via our website.
Join Andrea next Monday for a hands-on textile workshop and create your own original cherry blossom necklace.
Over four hours, you’ll explore fine hand stitching, beading techniques and necklace construction, while learning about suitable fabrics and experimenting with different geometric shapes to create unique flower forms.
You’ll have plenty of opportunity to make the design your own and create a piece that reflects your individual creative style.
📅 Monday 7 September
🕐 11am - 3pm
💰 $80 - materials provided
📍 The Woodend Neighbourhood House
Spaces are limited, so if you’d like to join us, book your place via our website.
Can you help the Woodend Food Bank by donating the following low stock items?
Peanut Butter
Cheese*
Margarine*
Flour
Stock (any variety)
Teabags
Canned Fruit
Coffee
Sweet Biscuits
Sugar
Pantry items can be dropped into the collection bins at Woodend Coles or Ritchies Woodend.
* Please donate fridge items directly to reception at the Woodend Neighbourhood House
Thank you so much for your ongoing support!
Peanut Butter
Cheese*
Margarine*
Flour
Stock (any variety)
Teabags
Canned Fruit
Coffee
Sweet Biscuits
Sugar
Pantry items can be dropped into the collection bins at Woodend Coles or Ritchies Woodend.
* Please donate fridge items directly to reception at the Woodend Neighbourhood House
Thank you so much for your ongoing support!
🌿 Come along to our Spring Open Day! 🌿
We’re opening our doors on Saturday 5 September, 9am - 12 noon, alongside the Woodend Farmers Market.
Come and see what’s happening at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, meet our friendly tutors, activity coordinators, volunteers and staff, explore our spaces and pick up a copy of our Term 4 program.
There’ll be plenty happening throughout the morning, including:
🎨 craft activities - try your hand at Picket Fence Painting and Mandala Greeting Cards
☕ Morning tea - enjoy a cuppa while chatting with our volunteers
🧘 Demonstrations - West African Drumming, Family Yoga, Kirtan, Mahjong and Acrylic Painting
🔧 Repair Café - open as usual in the Undercroft
🚲 Bike Shed - meet the team and find out how they can help get your bike back into tip-top condition
💚 It’s a wonderful opportunity to try something new, meet others in the community and discover the many activities, classes, groups and volunteering opportunities available at the Woodend Neighbourhood House.
Saturday 5 September
9am - 12 noon
Woodend Neighbourhood House
We’d love to see you there!
We’re opening our doors on Saturday 5 September, 9am - 12 noon, alongside the Woodend Farmers Market.
Come and see what’s happening at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, meet our friendly tutors, activity coordinators, volunteers and staff, explore our spaces and pick up a copy of our Term 4 program.
There’ll be plenty happening throughout the morning, including:
🎨 craft activities - try your hand at Picket Fence Painting and Mandala Greeting Cards
☕ Morning tea - enjoy a cuppa while chatting with our volunteers
🧘 Demonstrations - West African Drumming, Family Yoga, Kirtan, Mahjong and Acrylic Painting
🔧 Repair Café - open as usual in the Undercroft
🚲 Bike Shed - meet the team and find out how they can help get your bike back into tip-top condition
💚 It’s a wonderful opportunity to try something new, meet others in the community and discover the many activities, classes, groups and volunteering opportunities available at the Woodend Neighbourhood House.
Saturday 5 September
9am - 12 noon
Woodend Neighbourhood House
We’d love to see you there!
🌈 School Holiday Fun at the Woodend Neighbourhood House! 🌈
Looking for something fun, creative and active for the upcoming school holidays? We have three great workshops for Prep to Grade 6, plus a special free workshop for ages 12–17!
🧘 Creative Yoga: Jenga Edition
Jump on the mat and connect with how you’re feeling through movement, mindfulness and a little Jenga fun!
📅 Wednesday 23 September
🕙 10am–11.30am
👧 Prep to Grade 6
💲$35
🎭 Drama Workshop
Join the crew at Storyboard Drama for a fun and energetic performance workshop. Get moving, explore your creativity and discover the joy of drama!
📅 Thursday 25 September
🕤 9.30am–12.30pm
👧 Prep to Grade 6
💲$35
🌿 Nature Makers
Get creative, learn new skills and make something that helps our feathered friends and pollinators!
📅 Tuesday 29 September
🕐 1pm–3pm
🧑 Ages 12–17
💲FREE (This activity is proudly supported by the Victorian State Government as part of Victorian Youth Fest 2026.)
🐝 Buzzing Cardboard Bees
Get creative and bring the fascinating world of bees to life! In this hands-on workshop, create your very own Queen Bee or Busy Working Bee, complete with moveable wings.
📅 Wednesday 30 September
🕥 10.30am–12noon
👧 Prep to Grade 6
💲$35
✨ Places are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!
#WoodendNeighbourhoodHouse #SchoolHolidays #SchoolHolidayActivities #Woodend #KidsActivities #CreativeKids
Looking for something fun, creative and active for the upcoming school holidays? We have three great workshops for Prep to Grade 6, plus a special free workshop for ages 12–17!
🧘 Creative Yoga: Jenga Edition
Jump on the mat and connect with how you’re feeling through movement, mindfulness and a little Jenga fun!
📅 Wednesday 23 September
🕙 10am–11.30am
👧 Prep to Grade 6
💲$35
🎭 Drama Workshop
Join the crew at Storyboard Drama for a fun and energetic performance workshop. Get moving, explore your creativity and discover the joy of drama!
📅 Thursday 25 September
🕤 9.30am–12.30pm
👧 Prep to Grade 6
💲$35
🌿 Nature Makers
Get creative, learn new skills and make something that helps our feathered friends and pollinators!
📅 Tuesday 29 September
🕐 1pm–3pm
🧑 Ages 12–17
💲FREE (This activity is proudly supported by the Victorian State Government as part of Victorian Youth Fest 2026.)
🐝 Buzzing Cardboard Bees
Get creative and bring the fascinating world of bees to life! In this hands-on workshop, create your very own Queen Bee or Busy Working Bee, complete with moveable wings.
📅 Wednesday 30 September
🕥 10.30am–12noon
👧 Prep to Grade 6
💲$35
✨ Places are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!
#WoodendNeighbourhoodHouse #SchoolHolidays #SchoolHolidayActivities #Woodend #KidsActivities #CreativeKids
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