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Made by locals, shared by locals.
Working to make Woodend plastic bag free.

Woodend Community Bags are taking the town by storm in a positive step toward making Woodend plastic bag free.

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Volunteers from all walks of life are getting together at the Woodend Neighbourhood House to make reusable Woodend Community Bags- Boomerang Bags from recycled materials.

 

There are many ways to be involved and sewing skills aren’t necessary!

 

Over a cuppa, cake, a chat and a giggle, you can learn how to sew, cut, pin, bundle, and iron... and make some lovely friends.

Where should people donate materials?

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Materials can be dropped off at the Woodend Neighbourhood House between 9.30am – 3pm Monday to Friday in term time. 

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How can I get involved?

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Sewing bees take place weekly at the Woodend Neighbourhood House in the Undercroft, 9.30am-12.30pm on Thursdays. Drop-in at any time – no sewing skills required!

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View Upcoming Dates

  • Wed, 05 Nov
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    05 Nov 2025, 9:00 am
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    A Reverse Advent Calendar is a fantastic way to support people living with food insecurity in our community at Christmas time
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 08 Dec
    Meet outside Woodend Neighbourhood House
    08 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Meet outside Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    The 'Tour de Woodend' is for riders of all abilities - no cyclist is left behind! The group tends to avoid the main roads and depending upon who turns up on the day, may split into two, based upon ability!
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 08 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    08 Dec 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Everyone is welcome to stop by to access food and personal hygiene items at the Woodend Community Food Bank
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire
    09 Dec 2025, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire
    The Newham and District Walking Group with Dogs meet weekly on a Tuesday to explore the walking trails of the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire. All welcome!
  • Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    In this hands-on workshop, learn about what you can plant alongside your fruit trees and veggie beds to help attract pollinators, suppress weeds and keep the pests at bay.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 10:30 am
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Bendy Buddies Yoga is a joyful and playful yoga adventure designed for preschool kids aged 2-5 years old!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Join Penelope for Creative Circle Woodend, where art, design and craft come together.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Join our friendly Community Gardening Group — a welcoming space to connect with others, enjoy the outdoors, and get your hands in the soil!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Meet outside Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Meet outside Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Known affectionally as the "talkers who walk", the Woodend Walkers meet at the house and walk at two paces - medium and leisurely. The session concludes with coffee at a local café.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a degree of chance. The game is played with a set of tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House (Undercroft)
    09 Dec 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House (Undercroft), 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    The Woodend Seniors meet twice a week for button bingo and cards in the Undercroft and go on regular bus trips. New members always welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Children in Prep to Grade 4 are invited to join Penelope for some creative fun and explore a range of themes, mediums and techniques.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Join the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Youth Team at the regular Woodend Youth Space. This is part of a series of free events for young people aged 12-17 years old.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    09 Dec 2025, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    MRSPAG (Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group) runs the Community-Led Safe Space. It is a welcoming place where anyone can come to connect, share, and find support from trained peer supporters with a lived experience of suicide.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 10 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    10 Dec 2025, 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Stretch, Strengthen, Relax and Renew at Hatha Yoga with Chitra - via zoom!
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 10 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    10 Dec 2025, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Stretch, Strengthen, Relax and Renew at Hatha Yoga with Chitra
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 10 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    10 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Love to craft but would like some company whilst you work? Why not join our Social Crafters.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 10 Dec
    Woodend Neighbourhood House
    10 Dec 2025, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
    Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia
    Stretch, Strengthen, Relax and Renew at Yoga for Seniors and those with Chronic Conditions with Chitra

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge and thank the Traditional Owners of the land, the Dja Dja Wurrung, on which we meet, walk, work and live. We acknowledge the Elders past, present and emerging and the care they have given to this country.

We also acknowledge local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander residents of Macedon Ranges for their ongoing contribution to the diverse culture of our community.

Email: reception@woodendnh.org.au

Phone: (03) 5427 1845

Reception Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am-3pm

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47 Forest Street Woodend 

Macedon Ranges, VIC 3442

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