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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.
🎉 Our School Holiday Program is out now! 🎉
We have a fantastic line‑up of creative, active, and imaginative workshops these holidays - there’s something for everyone!
🧘♀️ Creative Yoga – Hop into Autumn
Sarah from Shanti Studio is back with two hours of creative yoga fun! These sessions blend creativity, gentle movement, and time to rest - a beautiful way to connect with the senses during the holidays.
🎭 Drama Workshop
We’re thrilled to welcome Paul from Storyboard Drama for an energetic and engaging drama workshop full of imagination and confidence‑building fun.
🐠 Craft Workshop
Join amazingly talented local artist Penelope Cato for a hands‑on craft session where young makers will create their very own “Under the Sea” Aquarium.
🥁 Dolphin Drumming
And Ness will be bringing along her buckets for a noisy, joyful, and thoroughly enjoyable under-the-sea inspired bucket drumming workshop!
Bookings are essential for all workshops. Drop into reception during opening hours (9am–3pm, Monday to Friday) or book online via our website.
Spaces are limited - don’t miss out!
We have a fantastic line‑up of creative, active, and imaginative workshops these holidays - there’s something for everyone!
🧘♀️ Creative Yoga – Hop into Autumn
Sarah from Shanti Studio is back with two hours of creative yoga fun! These sessions blend creativity, gentle movement, and time to rest - a beautiful way to connect with the senses during the holidays.
🎭 Drama Workshop
We’re thrilled to welcome Paul from Storyboard Drama for an energetic and engaging drama workshop full of imagination and confidence‑building fun.
🐠 Craft Workshop
Join amazingly talented local artist Penelope Cato for a hands‑on craft session where young makers will create their very own “Under the Sea” Aquarium.
🥁 Dolphin Drumming
And Ness will be bringing along her buckets for a noisy, joyful, and thoroughly enjoyable under-the-sea inspired bucket drumming workshop!
Bookings are essential for all workshops. Drop into reception during opening hours (9am–3pm, Monday to Friday) or book online via our website.
Spaces are limited - don’t miss out!
Hello Macedon Ranges Community
The Woodend Food Bank is once again looking for your support to keep essential items on our shelves.
Items we need this week:
- Coffee
- Sauces etc. (Tomato, BBQ, relish, dressing, salt & pepper)
- Sweet biscuits
- Tuna
- Laundry liquid/powder & dishwashing liquid
- Cheese, margarine & fresh produce (drop directly to the house)
🛒 In store donations can be made via our donation bins at Coles & IGA in Woodend
🏠 Cheese, margarine & fresh produce can be dropped directly to the Woodend Neighbourhood House (Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm)
🙏 Thanks for helping us keep our shelves stocked to support our local families.
The Woodend Food Bank is once again looking for your support to keep essential items on our shelves.
Items we need this week:
- Coffee
- Sauces etc. (Tomato, BBQ, relish, dressing, salt & pepper)
- Sweet biscuits
- Tuna
- Laundry liquid/powder & dishwashing liquid
- Cheese, margarine & fresh produce (drop directly to the house)
🛒 In store donations can be made via our donation bins at Coles & IGA in Woodend
🏠 Cheese, margarine & fresh produce can be dropped directly to the Woodend Neighbourhood House (Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm)
🙏 Thanks for helping us keep our shelves stocked to support our local families.
📣 Community call out - Woodend Food Bank
The Woodend Community Food Bank is running low on essential supplies, and we need your help.
🛒 In store donations can be made at Coles and IGA
🏠 Drop off location - Woodend Neighbourhood House (Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm)
IMPORTANT: Cheese and margarine need to be dropped directly to the house.
Your generosity makes a difference in our community - thank you for your support! ❤
The Woodend Community Food Bank is running low on essential supplies, and we need your help.
🛒 In store donations can be made at Coles and IGA
🏠 Drop off location - Woodend Neighbourhood House (Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm)
IMPORTANT: Cheese and margarine need to be dropped directly to the house.
Your generosity makes a difference in our community - thank you for your support! ❤
✨ Kicks off TOMORROW! ✨
Are you 15–25, or know someone who is?
Most young people want to take control of their money, but many don't know where to start. That's why we're running How Money Works - a practical, confidence-building, FREE 3-week short course.
Across three hands-on sessions, you'll learn how to:
💳 Understand debt and how credit cards really work
🏦 Start saving with purpose
💰 Create a realistic budget
🏡 Wrap your head around buying a home
📈 Learn investing basics
🦺 Navigate superannuation and insurance
... plus heaps more!
🗓 Thursdays 5, 12 and 19 March
⏰ 4.30–5.30pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House
Come for one session or the full series - though we recommend starting with Week 1 so you get the most out of it.
✨ FREE to attend - reserve your spot via our website or at Reception:
https://www.socialplanet.com.au/activity/view?id=44539
Let's build financial confidence together. Your future self will thank you! 🙌
Are you 15–25, or know someone who is?
Most young people want to take control of their money, but many don't know where to start. That's why we're running How Money Works - a practical, confidence-building, FREE 3-week short course.
Across three hands-on sessions, you'll learn how to:
💳 Understand debt and how credit cards really work
🏦 Start saving with purpose
💰 Create a realistic budget
🏡 Wrap your head around buying a home
📈 Learn investing basics
🦺 Navigate superannuation and insurance
... plus heaps more!
🗓 Thursdays 5, 12 and 19 March
⏰ 4.30–5.30pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House
Come for one session or the full series - though we recommend starting with Week 1 so you get the most out of it.
✨ FREE to attend - reserve your spot via our website or at Reception:
https://www.socialplanet.com.au/activity/view?id=44539
Let's build financial confidence together. Your future self will thank you! 🙌
Are you aged 15–25? (Or know someone who is?)
Research shows 90% of Gen Z want to better manage their finances, yet most don't know where to start.
Introducing How Money Works - a practical, empowering FREE 3‑week short course designed to help:
💳 Understand debt + how credit cards really work
🏦 Start saving with purpose
💰 Build a realistic budget
🏡 Get your head around buying a house
📈 Learn the basics of investing
🦺 Navigate superannuation & insurance
… and so much more!
Key info:
🗓 Thursdays 5, 12 & 19 March
⏰ 4.30–5.30pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House
Join for one session or all three - though we recommend starting in Week 1 as each session builds on the last.
✨ FREE to attend — simply reserve your spot via our website or at Reception
Let’s build financial confidence together. Your future self will thank you! 🙌
Research shows 90% of Gen Z want to better manage their finances, yet most don't know where to start.
Introducing How Money Works - a practical, empowering FREE 3‑week short course designed to help:
💳 Understand debt + how credit cards really work
🏦 Start saving with purpose
💰 Build a realistic budget
🏡 Get your head around buying a house
📈 Learn the basics of investing
🦺 Navigate superannuation & insurance
… and so much more!
Key info:
🗓 Thursdays 5, 12 & 19 March
⏰ 4.30–5.30pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House
Join for one session or all three - though we recommend starting in Week 1 as each session builds on the last.
✨ FREE to attend — simply reserve your spot via our website or at Reception
Let’s build financial confidence together. Your future self will thank you! 🙌
Have you seen the donation bins at Coles Woodend?
You’ll find them at the front of the store, between the main entrance and Liquorland.
Our shelves are currently running low on essential items for local families, and we need your help. Right now, we’re especially seeking donations of:
- Coffee
- Tomato & BBQ sauce
- Tuna
- Spreads (jam, honey, peanut butter, Vegemite)
- Dishwashing detergent
- Laundry liquid or powder
- Cheese and margarine (please drop cheese directly to the Woodend Neighbourhood House)
Donations can be dropped at the Woodend Neighbourhood House Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm.
Every donation — big or small — makes a real difference. Thank you for supporting local families and helping keep the Woodend Food Bank stocked.
You’ll find them at the front of the store, between the main entrance and Liquorland.
Our shelves are currently running low on essential items for local families, and we need your help. Right now, we’re especially seeking donations of:
- Coffee
- Tomato & BBQ sauce
- Tuna
- Spreads (jam, honey, peanut butter, Vegemite)
- Dishwashing detergent
- Laundry liquid or powder
- Cheese and margarine (please drop cheese directly to the Woodend Neighbourhood House)
Donations can be dropped at the Woodend Neighbourhood House Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm.
Every donation — big or small — makes a real difference. Thank you for supporting local families and helping keep the Woodend Food Bank stocked.
🌿 New to meditation—or ready to reconnect with the basics?
Join us for a refreshing one-hour workshop designed for all experience levels.
In this grounded, inclusive session, we’ll gently explore:
✨ What meditation is (and what it isn’t)
✨ Why people practise
✨ Simple, practical techniques
✨ Short guided practices to help you reset and reconnect
🗓 Thursday 19 February
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House
Reserve your spot via our website or at Reception.
A gold coin donation on the day is welcome and helps support the ongoing activities of the Woodend Neighbourhood House.
Take an hour for yourself - you deserve it. 💚
Join us for a refreshing one-hour workshop designed for all experience levels.
In this grounded, inclusive session, we’ll gently explore:
✨ What meditation is (and what it isn’t)
✨ Why people practise
✨ Simple, practical techniques
✨ Short guided practices to help you reset and reconnect
🗓 Thursday 19 February
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House
Reserve your spot via our website or at Reception.
A gold coin donation on the day is welcome and helps support the ongoing activities of the Woodend Neighbourhood House.
Take an hour for yourself - you deserve it. 💚
🌼 Join our Introduction to Decoupage Workshop! 🎨✨
Get creative in this fun 3‑hour session and transform an empty bottle into a beautiful handmade piece - perfect to display or gift!
All materials are provided, and the workshop is beginner‑friendly, relaxed, and social.
📅 Saturday 21 February
⏰ 10am–1pm
💲 $10 per person (all materials included)
📍 Undercroft, Woodend Neighbourhood House
Tea and coffee available - please bring your own morning tea.
🌸 Spots are limited, so come along and enjoy a creative morning. Book via our website!
Get creative in this fun 3‑hour session and transform an empty bottle into a beautiful handmade piece - perfect to display or gift!
All materials are provided, and the workshop is beginner‑friendly, relaxed, and social.
📅 Saturday 21 February
⏰ 10am–1pm
💲 $10 per person (all materials included)
📍 Undercroft, Woodend Neighbourhood House
Tea and coffee available - please bring your own morning tea.
🌸 Spots are limited, so come along and enjoy a creative morning. Book via our website!
Create a Backyard Haven for Birds, Bees & Butterflies! 🐝🦋🐦
Ready to transform your outdoor space into a thriving natural retreat? Join our beginner-friendly Introduction to Gardening for Wildlife Workshop and learn practical tips to attract and support local wildlife right in your own backyard.
No experience needed — just bring your enthusiasm!
📅 Thursday 12 February
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House Gardens
(47 Forest Street, Woodend)
🧤 What to bring:
• Long pants
• Closed-toe shoes (boots preferred)
• Gardening gloves
💚 This workshop is free, but places are limited — registration is essential via our website.
Come along and get inspired to make your garden a sanctuary for nature! 🌼🌱
Ready to transform your outdoor space into a thriving natural retreat? Join our beginner-friendly Introduction to Gardening for Wildlife Workshop and learn practical tips to attract and support local wildlife right in your own backyard.
No experience needed — just bring your enthusiasm!
📅 Thursday 12 February
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House Gardens
(47 Forest Street, Woodend)
🧤 What to bring:
• Long pants
• Closed-toe shoes (boots preferred)
• Gardening gloves
💚 This workshop is free, but places are limited — registration is essential via our website.
Come along and get inspired to make your garden a sanctuary for nature! 🌼🌱
THE OUR VILLAGE VAN IS ON ITS WAY - next Wednesday 11th February!
Drop off your items to the Woodend Neighbourhood House on Tuesday 10th February (9am - 3pm) or first thing Wednesday morning (9am -10am). 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 Tuesday 10th February (9am - 3pm) or first thing Wednesday morning (9am -10am). 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/
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