Community development programs – the other side of Burrinja
Many of our members and visitors are familiar with the vast array of public programs on offer at Burrinja. But there are many more community cultural development programs (CCD) running behind the scenes at Burrinja that are less well known.

Burrinja really does live by its vision; Building Community through Arts. We endeavour to bring arts, culture and community together in participatory programs that work toward building stronger, more resilient communities…

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Partnerships in the community
Burrinja develops and fosters numerous partnerships within the region to help facilitate creative programs in the community, such as the Lantern Parade with Belgrave Community Arts Partnership, the Hills Film Group at the Cameo, Youth Music Connection with the DRMC and Sustainability through the Arts with the Eucalypt Centre and Tecoma Primary School.

Burrinja's key partners
Key Burrinja partners include Ranges Community Health Services, Dandenong Ranges Music Council, Youth Services, Vic Health, Anchorcare, Anglicare, Department of Human Services, Open Channel and Belgrave Community Arts Partnership.

Community events
Burrinja runs many community events and activities, including its open days, community cultural development programs, tours, Dandenong Ranges Open studios, youth arts and children’s events.

Youth Arts @ Burrinja
To find out what wonderful new programs Burrinja is running check out our dedicated youth arts site Burrinja Digital or you can contact our Youth Arts Project Officer directly: Email

Venue hire and Functions
Three quality, multifunction venues are available for hire and are
suitable for a wide range of private, corporate or communty events.

Jarmbi Membership
Jarmbi is Yorta Yorta friend. Become a friend of Burrinja and enjoy the many benefits and member only offers

Gallery shop
Featuring objects and publications relating to our program together
with of work by local Aboriginal artists

About Burrinja
See the links above to find out what we do at Burrinja, who's who and how to contact us.

Vivid Youth Arts
Get involved in our youth arts network for heaps of creative activities.
see the VivId Website

Burrinja Cafe
Check out the fabulous food and great entertainment at our famous Cafe.