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Continuing to create, build, strengthen and connect our community.

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We offer courses, workshops and spaces to hire. We’re big on building activities to connect the Woodend community and support our local volunteer groups to have a go.

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We offer a range of services for our local community including a food pantry, community library, recycling, printing and photocopying.

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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!

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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!

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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.

🌿 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 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!

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! 🌼🌱

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/

🌟 Only ONE more sleep! 🌟

The Woodend Whole Town Garage Sale is happening tomorrow!

🛍️ 60 houses registered!

Get ready for a treasure-hunting adventure across Woodend.

Pick up your map:
📍 Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest Street
🕗 8am – 1pm

Your map includes all registered seller locations so you won’t miss a thing!

Plus…
💥 A MASSIVE Trash & Treasure stall at the House
🔥 BBQ sizzling all morning

Come along, support the community, and bag a bargain!

See you there! 🙌

Get ready for a fantastic bargain‑hunting adventure at the WOODEND WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE this Saturday 7 February! 🌟

With more than 60 households taking part, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover treasures, bargains, and unexpected gems.

Grab your map for just $5 between 8am and 1pm at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest Street.

We’ll also have a sizzling BBQ and a bric‑a‑brac stall right out the front — so the fun begins the moment you arrive!

Plus, Woodend will be hosting the Woodend Community Farmers Market, making it the perfect day to explore the whole township.

We can’t wait to see you here! 🎉

Have you got some pre-loved items ready to pass on?

The Woodend Whole Town Garage Sale in this Saturday 7th February and we're calling for donations for our pre-loved bric-a-brac stall. This event is our major fundraiser of the year, and we'd love your support! All money raised will go to supporting the activities of the Woodend Neighbourhood House, including the Woodend Food Bank.

Donations for the trash and treasure stall can be dropped off to the Woodend Neighbourhood House (47 Forest Street, Woodend) on the following days between 9am and 3pm:

✔ Thursday 5 February
✔ Friday 6 February

And don't forget there is still time to register to become a Garage Sale holder! Get on the map via our website.

🌟 The term is kicking off in earnest this week, and lots of our classes and activities are returning!

Here's what's on:

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 – Tues, 4pm–5.30pm
𝐹𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 – Wed, 12.30pm–2.30pm
𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡, 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑓𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟

𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 – Wed, 3.45pm–5pm
𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠, 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑚𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠 (𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑝–𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 6)

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 – Wed, 4pm–5pm
𝐴 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑔𝑎, 𝑓𝑢𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑥𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 (𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑝–𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 6)

𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 – Thurs, 2pm–4pm
𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑜𝑦 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑥𝑒𝑑, 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠

𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 – Thurs, 5pm–6pm
𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑗𝑜𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑟ℎ𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑚𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 – Fri, 9am–11am
𝑆𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦

𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 – Sat, 8am–1pm
𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑏 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑝 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 ℎ𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠!

👉 Visit our website for all the details!

Only five more sleeps until the WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE and here at the House, we're gearing up for the big event!

Sellers - Don’t forget to drop into the Woodend Neighbourhood House to pick up your poster, which lets everyone know you’re officially ON THE MAP!

Shoppers – Keep an eye out for this poster as you drive around town hunting for a bargain!

We can't wait for the big day!

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