Sustain yourself, your Family and the Environment

Come and join in the many activities at Burnley. There is a program for everyone!
You can learn to swim, join a yoga or exercise group, do recycled art programs,
join a women's group or learn to use a computer or to bellydance.

Key activities

Living more lightly on the Planet

Living more lightly on the Planet is a series of workshops run at Burnley neighbourhood centre aiming to equip people with the practical skills to make positive changes in their lives, for the well being of all.

The courses aim to provide quality education in a fun and informal manner. They are aimed at people who are just beginning in this area as well as people who are looking for some more specialist knowledge. Courses include: Water conservation and efficiency, Energy conservation and efficiency, Chemical free living and the healthy house, Know your bioregion, Waste reduction and the three R’s, Organic backyard gardening and a series called The Art of traditional food preparation.

Childrens Activities

Burnley is one of the two neighbourhood houses in Yarra that provides a high quality Occasional Care Program on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. This along with open age playgroups, a music and dance program on Tuesday mornings and Art and Craft on Thursday mornings means children of all ages are catered for in a happy and relaxed environment.