On 7 March 2026, NSW Young Adults came together for ‘YA Fairground’, the NSW Young Adult Launch for 2026 – spending the morning in connection, collaboration, and shared discussion, with 28 NSW Young Adults attending.
The program was guided by the NSW Young Adult Vision, “Living AUM – From Heart to Hand”, aligned with the SSSIOAU National Theme 2026, “Spirituality 101”. This vision guided the three core activities for the day. Through creative, reflective, and discussion-based activities, Young Adults explored these themes – sharing ideas, collaborating across centres, and reflecting on how we can support one another in growing closer to Swami.
♥️ Heart – Awareness
The first activity focused on nurturing our inner connection with Swami through shared learning, reflection, and discussion on spiritual and human values. Young Adults reflected on the:
- Importance of strengthening our connection with Swami through reflection, Satsangs, and service.
- Importance of exploring creative skills like garland making, altar set-up, and instrument learning to express devotion.
💡 Head – Unity
The second activity focused on deepening understanding of Swami’s teachings and strengthening harmony across Adults, Young Adults, and SSE Children. Young Adults reflected on:
- Fostering teamwork and collaboration across Adults, Young Adults, and SSE Children.
- Supporting new members through connections with Centre Presidents and Young Adult Coordinators.
🪷 Hand – Manifestation
The final activity explored expressing Swami’s teachings through love in action. Key reflections included:
- Expressing Swami’s teachings through love in action and inclusive initiatives.
- Reviving service projects like Nursing Home visits and SSE Bhajan/Jam sessions.
- Recognising Swami as the doer, guiding all action.
Introduction to NSW Young Adult Team for 2026 – 2027
YA Fairground also introduced the NSW Centre Young Adult Coordinators and Region Young Adult Team Leads for 2026 – 2027, who will support collaboration, connection, and regional initiatives:
NSW Centre Young Adult Coordinators:
- Baulkham Hills – Sathya
- Carlingford – Anjana
- Homebush – Vasanth & Saii Yashaa (Deputy)
- Hurstville – Sneha
- Strathfield – Hari & Soumiya
- Wentworthville – Guhan
NSW Region Young Adult Team Leads:
- Service – Sivasai & Umeeka
- Devotion – Karthik R & Yathavi
- Education – Saesha & Dhulashyka
- Performing Arts – Venkhatesh & Yashica
- Media – Karthik K & Sruthee
Young Adults were also invited to join a NSW Region Young Adult Team.
Service Offering – Addison Road Community Organisation
As an offering to Swami, a food drive was held in partnership with Addison Road Community Organisation (https://addiroad.org.au/), supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, refugee, and culturally and linguistically diverse families in Sydney’s Inner West.
YA Fairground marked a meaningful start to the year, encouraging NSW Young Adults to explore how we can continue to live Swami’s message each day through Heart, Head, and Hand.
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