Designed for our community, this is a place to work independently, collaborate openly, and grow ideas into action.
About the Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub is a shared workspace designed to support learning, creativity and enterprise across Roxby Downs and the surrounding region, including Woomera and Andamooka. It is a place where students, professionals, entrepreneurs and community partners can connect, focus and grow ideas, whether working independently or collaboratively.
Located in Roxby Downs, the Hub offers a welcoming, flexible environment for tertiary students, start‑ups, sole traders, small to medium businesses and visiting professionals. It supports everything from study and remote work to business development, meetings and collaboration.
Who Can Use the Hub?
The Innovation Hub is open to:
Tertiary and vocational students
Start‑ups and small to medium businesses
Sole traders and remote workers
Community organisations and partners
Business representatives visiting the region
Whether you’re studying locally, building a business, working remotely or visiting Roxby Downs for work, the Innovation Hub provides a professional space to support your goals.
Community & Industry Support
The Innovation Hub is proudly supported by BHP and complements other regional initiatives focused on skills, employment and economic participation. Dedicated workstations within the Hub support key community partners who work closely with local residents, students and businesses to strengthen pathways to education, employment and local procurement.
What Spaces We Offer
Hot Desk
Our Innovation Hub features 4 hot desks, each designed for productive, independent work. Every desk seats one person, giving you a quiet and focused environment without distractions.
What’s Included?
One-person hot desk
Monitor + docking station (available at three desks)
Desktop computer (available at one desk)
Ergonomic office chair
Free high‑speed Wi‑Fi
Access to the shared kitchen, including:
Complimentary tea & coffee
Fridge and microwave use
Air‑conditioned workspace
Power outlets at every desk
Hot desks are free to use, and can be booked for either:
Half Day (4 hours)
Full Day (8 hours)
These spaces are perfect for freelancers, remote workers, students, or anyone needing a quiet workspace for the day.
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Board Room
Our Board Room offers a private environment ideal for team meetings, community groups, training sessions, and planning days. It is equipped with everything you need for a smooth and productive session.
What’s Included?
Large meeting table
Comfortable seating
Large display screen
HDMI + wireless connection options
Whiteboard
Free Wi‑Fi
Access to kitchen facilities (tea, coffee, fridge)
Capacity - Max 10 people
Pricing
Bookings 2 hours or less: Free
Half Day (4 hours): $30.00
Full Day (8 hours): $60.00
Consulting Room
The Hub’s Consulting Room is a compact, comfortable and private meeting space featuring sound‑absorbing panels to minimise noise and create a relaxed environment. Suitable for up to five people, this room is ideal for:
Interviews
Counselling or mentoring appointments
One‑on‑one meetings
Small group discussions
Remote laptop work
online sessions or virtual calls
Confidential conversations
What’s Included?
Seating for up to five
Sound‑treated walls
Small meeting table
Free high‑speed Wi‑Fi
Access to kitchen (tea & coffee included)
Meet Our Community Partner
BONNIE GRIMSTON, BHP Principal Community Roxby Downs
Bonnie Grimston is a proud Roxby Downs local of nearly nine years and currently serves as BHP’s Principal Community. During her time in the region, she has worked across site in a variety of roles, beginning underground in production driving trucks before progressing through HR support, production engineering, and health.
Along the way, Bonnie led Olympic Dam’s first psychosocial risk assessment, building on her background in Mental Health Occupational Therapy and risk assessment. This experience led her into the role of Health Principal, and later into Asset Safety, where she became BHP’s first Psychosocial Principal, a title she continues to hold with pride.
Today, Bonnie focuses on strengthening connections between BHP and the local community, fostering meaningful partnerships and supporting a thriving Roxby Downs. She is a regular presence at the Innovation Hub, while still spending time on site to stay connected, occasionally even dusting off the oranges.
Want to get in touch with Bonnie? Contact her here:
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