Our People

Our Staff

  • Melanie Burge: Creative Director & Chief Operating Officer
  • Tamara Jungwirth: Chief Operating Officer
  • JD Mittmann: Curator & Manager of Collections
  • Kinnear Miller: Marketing Manager
  • Sally Young: Events Manager
  • CJ Baxter: Community Visual Arts Producer
  • Ben Langdon: Music Producer
  • Trevor Ploeg: Technical Coordinator
  • Bronwyn Millen: Finance Coordinator
  • Anne Burnett-Cooper: Facilities Coordinator
  • Kelly Sullivan: Administration Coordinator

Where community and culture meet

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Burrinja is the beating heart of the creative community in the Dandenong Ranges. Check out all of our latest events and exhibitions.

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Our Board Members

  • Elizabeth M Dax AM (Chairperson)
  • Tanja Kovac (Deputy Chairperson)
  • Simon Mahony (Treasurer)
  • Baishakhi Connor (Secretary)
  • Paul O’Halloran
  • Aunty Janet Turpie-Johnstone
  • Cr Peter McIlwain (Yarra Ranges Council Representative)

Venue Hire

Hire the perfect space for your next creative or business event

With a diverse range of creative and flexible spaces, Burrinja is the ideal venue for performances, rehearsals, corporate events, business functions, and social or special occasions.

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About

As a not-for-profit arts organisation and registered charity, Burrinja thrives on the collective support of the Yarra Ranges Council, local artists, visitors, and the community. Together, we create and deliver a diverse range of cultural experiences that inspire creativity, foster connection, and celebrate the unique identity of our region.

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News

All the latest news, press releases and information from Burrinja Community Cultural Centre.

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