Welcome to Burnie Works
Burnie Works exists to help the Burnie community make changes that improve lives. We do this by walking alongside the community,
ensuring every voice, no matter how quiet, is valued and heard in our mission to bring about positive change.
We are excited to share that we are completely rebuilding a new website, and look forward to launching it towards the end of 2026
Burnie Works is a place-based, collective impact organisation supporting the community of Burnie and surrounding areas to create positive change across education, employment, justice and community wellbeing.
Latest News
The Canopy Opens – Vision for Burnie Families Becomes Reality
We are excited to announce that The Canopy will open on Wednesday, 5 March 2025.
Once a week, step into The Canopy and discover a supportive space for Burnie families with primary-aged children.
First 1000 Days Community Launch
The First 1000 Days project is giving young people and families the best start in life. By bringing parents and professionals together, we are co-designing resources tailored to each community’s unique needs. Families in each location have recently completed their community launch – a significant milestone in the project’s journey.
Media Release: Registrations Open for the BIG Science Fair 2025
The BIG Science Fair will take place again this year on the 19th and 20th of August at Burnie Arts in Burnie. It is open to students from years 5 to 12 on the North West and West Coast. Schools, organisations, and individuals are now invited to express interest in participating!
As we live, work, learn, and grow in Pataway/Burnie, we acknowledge the collective wisdom of the original custodians of this place and it stories – the Palawa/Pakana people. Their connection to, and care for, Country and community is the best example of place based collective impact work we could hope for.
We commit to walking with Palawa/ Pakana people to listen and respect the deep cultural history so that together we can create a strong and vibrant future for Pataway/Burnie and its people.
We acknowledge sovereignty was never ceded, and that it always was and always will be Aboriginal land.