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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.
Here at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, we’ve 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 couldn’t have done it without you.
In sharing this post, we realise we may have inadvertently missed someone and not acknowledged their contribution. It’s 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 couldn’t have done it without you.
In sharing this post, we realise we may have inadvertently missed someone and not acknowledged their contribution. It’s 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.
It’s 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
It’s 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!
🎅🐾 Just a few days to Santa Paws Portraits! 🐾🎅
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!
📸 Each booking will be sent two digital photos via email – 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 – humans are welcome to jump in the photo too! Make it a family memory to treasure. ❤️
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!
📸 Each booking will be sent two digital photos via email – 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 – humans are welcome to jump in the photo too! Make it a family memory to treasure. ❤️
Spots are filling fast, so book your Santa Paws Portrait now:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1488699
Want fewer weeds and happier fruit trees? Struggling with pests in your veggie patch?
Join us for a hands-on Companion Planting and Fruit Tree Guilds Workshop - and discover how the right plant combinations can boost pollinators, suppress weeds and keep your garden thriving naturally.
👩🌾 Guided by Jude - a qualified horticulturalist with a passion for native plants and biodiversity
📅 Tuesday 9 December 2025
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 At the Woodend Neighbourhood House (47 Forest Street, Woodend)
💚 Free event
Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and your gardening gloves.
No experience needed - just your enthusiasm!
Registrations essential as places are limited. Register in person at the House, or via our website.
Join us for a hands-on Companion Planting and Fruit Tree Guilds Workshop - and discover how the right plant combinations can boost pollinators, suppress weeds and keep your garden thriving naturally.
👩🌾 Guided by Jude - a qualified horticulturalist with a passion for native plants and biodiversity
📅 Tuesday 9 December 2025
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 At the Woodend Neighbourhood House (47 Forest Street, Woodend)
💚 Free event
Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and your gardening gloves.
No experience needed - just your enthusiasm!
Registrations essential as places are limited. Register in person at the House, or via our website.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO THE WOODEND NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE! 🎄
Looking for ways to get into the Christmas spirit? We’ve got you covered with festive activities for every member of the family - including your pets!
🎅 Christmas Wreath Workshop (open to all)
Saturday 29 November • 1pm - 2.30pm • $50
🎅 Santa Paws Portraits (family pets included)
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November • 9.30am - 3pm • $20
🎅 Kids Craft: Tabletop Xmas Tree
Monday 1 December • 4pm - 5.30pm • $10
🎅 Kids Cooking: Christmas Treats Workshop
Thursday 11 December • 4pm - 5.30pm • $15
🎅 Kids Yoga: The Gift of Creating at Christmas
Monday 22 December • 10am - 12noon OR 2pm - 4pm
Visit our website for all the details (link in bio)
Looking for ways to get into the Christmas spirit? We’ve got you covered with festive activities for every member of the family - including your pets!
🎅 Christmas Wreath Workshop (open to all)
Saturday 29 November • 1pm - 2.30pm • $50
🎅 Santa Paws Portraits (family pets included)
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November • 9.30am - 3pm • $20
🎅 Kids Craft: Tabletop Xmas Tree
Monday 1 December • 4pm - 5.30pm • $10
🎅 Kids Cooking: Christmas Treats Workshop
Thursday 11 December • 4pm - 5.30pm • $15
🎅 Kids Yoga: The Gift of Creating at Christmas
Monday 22 December • 10am - 12noon OR 2pm - 4pm
Visit our website for all the details (link in bio)
We had a lovely visit from Councillor Janet Pearce last week, lending her support to our KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN campaign.
Janet understands how important Neighbourhood Houses are to local communities. With Neighbourhood Houses and Centres in every township across the Macedon Ranges, their ongoing success is vital for keeping our communities connected, supported and thriving.
A big thank you to Janet for stopping by - and for helping spread the word!
#KeppNHDoorsOpen
Janet understands how important Neighbourhood Houses are to local communities. With Neighbourhood Houses and Centres in every township across the Macedon Ranges, their ongoing success is vital for keeping our communities connected, supported and thriving.
A big thank you to Janet for stopping by - and for helping spread the word!
#KeppNHDoorsOpen
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