All that we do is driven and guided by our vision:

Building Community through Arts

At Burrinja, our mission is to foster the Arts in its many forms through our multi-element vision:
Arts, Performance, Education & Community.

Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses arts activities and events, indigenous gallery, collection and cultural education, contemporary arts gallery, performing arts, arts incubator studios, live music, community cultural development including youth arts and seniors programs, workshops, café and tourism.

Experience Burrinja – things to do, things to learn & things to discover

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The management and operation of the Centre is structured in a manner which:
  • Promotes the arts
  • Promotes community ownership
  • Implements work practices that are consultative and cooperative
  • Encourages full volunteer participation in the operation of the Centre
  • Encourages sustainable business practices

351 Glenfern Road Upwey Victoria 3158 Australia (Melway: Map 75 B12)
Telephone: 61 3 9754 8723 Fax: 61 3 9754 8523 Email: burrinja@burrinja.org.au
The Organisation
Volunteers at Burrinja
Burrinja Location Map

People at Burrinja

Ross Farnell
Executive Officer
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Suzanne Hewett
Admin, Venue, Financial Coordinator
Email

Tilla Buden
Visual Arts Coordinator
Email

Tracy Hallyar
Weekend Duty Manger & Coordinator Volunteers
Email

Angie Morris
Weekend Duty Manger

Tiriki Onus
Indigenous Arts & Culture Workshops & Tours

Mary Mumford
Gallery Tours

David Jewell
IT

Steve Wickenton
Audio Visual & House Tech

 

Phone
03 9754 8723
03 9754 1177

Fax
03 9754 8523

Ross and Mary In Burrinja

Ross and Mary In Burrinja
 Ross Farnell (Executive Officer)
Mary Mumford (Manager Fine Arts)


The Organisation

Burrinja is the operational name for the Dandenong Ranges Community Cultural Centre Inc. The cultural centre is a not-for-profit arts organisation, incorporated in 1999.

The purposes of the Association are to:
Promote, develop and present Arts and Culture in the region.
Support and develop the cultural identity of the Dandenong Ranges.
Provide opportunities for the development of Arts Businesses.
Promote community ownership & identify community cultural development needs

Burrinja is governed by an independent Committee of Management, that includes Shire of Yarra Ranges representation.

Australia Day Awards.
Burrinja was awarded a Certificate of Recognition in 2006 by the Shire of Yarra Ranges for its services to the Community through Cultural Development.

Paul O'Halloran - President of the Committee

Committee Members

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Volunteers at Burrinja
Burrinja offers a diverse range of tasks and activities for volunteering at the Centre, with a main focus on front of house / reception and administration.

As an employer body the Burrinja takes its responsibilities to volunteers seriously, as it requires the work of volunteers to provide an operational base for the Centre's activities.

The Centre gives its thanks to the many volunteers who so generously give of their time and labour to make possible the operation of the Burrinja. Their commitment provides a gauge of community support and direct feedback mechanism with the community at large.

Most visible of our volunteers are our rostered Reception staff. They provide the first point of contact with the Centre for many visitors and those calling to make enquiries or bookings. Thus, their presence is vitally important to us.

The Centre also has many less visible volunteers who help behind the scenes.

The Centre has longer term plans to expand its volunteer program into Gallery guides for Burrinja, providing volunteers with training in indigenous art, stories and techniques. The Centre is always pleased to hear from anyone interested in offering their services.

Further inquiries:
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