The Neighbours' Place is a Christian not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to serve people of the Moorabool Shire, west of Melbourne Australia, who are disadvantaged, at risk or temporarily unable to feed themselves or their family and who are in need of emergency food relief. 

NILS is a No Interest Loans Scheme for assistance of up to $2000 for things like white goods, furniture, minor car repairs, health or education costs.       SEE  "Assistance"  for details;       

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SPECIAL NOTICE  for end of year.  Loan applications cannot be accepted after Wednesday  3rd of December.

Loans may be applied for again from mid January 2026 by email.                          NILS  Office reopens Wednesday 28/01/2026.                                    ........................   

                       We are located at 77 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh

Phone:  03 5367 6222  

Email:  office@neighboursplace.org.au 

                   Food Bank:  Christmas Holiday Closure; 

                 The last day we are open is Friday 19/12/25.

                        We reopen Wednesday 28/01/2026

For emergency assistance during closure; leave a message on our phone, and food can be arranged.  Or ask at the Police Station. 

Usual Hours of Operation:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.  Closed on public holidays.

We also close the Monday, before  Melbourne Cup Day (which is usually the first Tuesday in November).