Community Development Strategy

Council is much more than roads, rates and rubbish.

At the City of Burnside the Community Connections Department provides opportunities for our community to connect and enjoy life. We deliver best practice services, programs and events, in fit-for-purpose places and they are provided with outstanding customer service.

The services we provide can be divided into; community learning, community support services, community development and community centres.

Community Learning provides an opportunity for our community to experience a wide range of enlightening and interesting information. There are opportunities for social interaction and lifelong learning through access to a diverse range of lendable library materials, in a range of different formats, themed collections and special events and programs.

The Community Services that we provide include quality support services and innovative programs that we develop in response to our community’s needs. Council, working closely with both the Federal and State Governments, seeks to support the wellness and lifestyle choices of Burnside’s older people and those with a disability.

To create community spirit, skills and resilience Community Development and Centres provide opportunities for people to meet, share and learn in accessible community spaces. Programs and activities have a special focus towards delivering the needs of our local community.

Important service centre locations include the Burnside Library, Burnside Ballroom, Civic Centre spaces, Burnside Civic Community Centre, Dulwich Community Centre, Pepper Street Arts Centre, Glenunga Hub and the George Bolton Swimming Centre Burnside.