Winda-Mara is a community-controlled organisation located in South-West Victoria. Our key focus is to provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to access and participate in culturally appropriate services and community activities.
Back to School Day 2026
Our annual Back to School Day has grown into a key community event, supporting local families and ensuring our young mob are prepared, confident, and ready for the school year ahead. Since its early beginnings in 2024, the event has continued to expand each year reflecting both increasing community need and the strength of collaboration across the region.
Whats On
Always plenty of deadly things to do at Winda-Mara! view our full calendar
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Building The Dream (Hey)
3:30 pm
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4:45 pm
21 Scott St, Heywood VIC 3304, Australia
Friday 27 March 2026
Friday Feedz
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
21 Scott St, Heywood VIC 3304, Australia
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Carers Yarning Circle
10:30 am
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12:30 pm
39 Hammond St, Hamilton VIC 3300, Australia
Friday 27 March 2026
Willarn Playgroup (Hey)
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
24 Hunter St, Heywood VIC 3304, Australia
Thursday 26 March 2026
SEWB Group (Hey)
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
21 Scott St, Heywood VIC 3304, Australia
Monday 30 March 2026
Willarn Playgroup (Ham)
11:00 am
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1:00 pm
39 Hammond St, Hamilton VIC 3300, Australia
Weekly Activities
Monday- Friday
Drop-In Centre (Hey) | 3:30pm - 5pm
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Mondays
Willarn Playgroup (Ham) | 11am - 1pm
Youth Group (Hey) | 4pm - 5pm
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Tuesdays
Breakfast Club (Hey) | 7:45am - 8:30am
Youth Group (Ham) | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Building The Dream (Ham) | 3:30pm - 4:30pm​​
Wednesdays
Building The Dream (Hey) | 3:30pm - 5pm
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Thursdays
Elders Group (Hey/Ham) | 11am - 2pm
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Fridays
Willarn Playgroup (Hey) | 10am - 12pm
Friday Feedz (Hey) | 5pm - 7pm​​
Monthly Activities
Community Dinner (Hey) | from 5:30pm
Next dinner: Wed 13 May
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Community Dinner (Ham) | from 5:30pm
Next dinner: Tues 28 April
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Men's Group (Hey) | 5pm - 8pm
Next session: Wed 29 April
Young Men's & Women's Group (Hey/Ham) | time TBC
Next session: Tues 17 Feb (Ham)
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​Kinship Yarning Circle (Hey/Ham) | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Next yarns: Wed 25 March (Ham)
