Category: In the Community

!! NEW !! Taree and surrounding Regions of New South Wales have recently been impacted by devastating floods with the livelihood of residents in these communities being disrupted, with significant damage to homes, animal farms and loss of belongings. The NSW Region of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG (SSSIOA) reached out to the community in Taree and discovered ways that members could best assist with flood relief efforts. 

Commencing in August 2024, NSW Region of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG commenced a monthly program of feeding and providing other necessities to the homeless in the Sydney CDB area.

In furthering their understanding of the different religions and their commitment to promotion of Unity of Faiths, members of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG’s NSW Region recently participated in a spiritually enriching visit to the Australian Buddhist Vihara in Katoomba to celebrate Wesak Day

Clean Up Australia Day is a nationwide annual event held to promote environmental sustainability and cleaner communities. This year it was held on Sunday, 2 March with multiple activities around the country.

On Saturday, 22 February, members from the NSW Region of the SSSIO visited the Baitul Huda Mosque in Marsden Park as part of its the Unity of Faith initiatives.

On the 19th of December, Melbourne Centre of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG included in their regular homeless feeding program a special addition celebrating the Christmas spirit of love and sharing.

On the sunny evening of the 3rd of November, members of the Wentworthville Sai Centre including SSE children, young adults and adults, in collaboration with the NSW Region team, cooked and delivered 30 warm food packs, 60 water bottles and 30 breakfast drinks to members of the community who are living it tough on the streets of the Sydney CBD.

The Canterbury Bankstown Multifaith Peace Offering brought together people from various religious backgrounds, all unified by a desire for peace and understanding. Representatives from different faith groups came forward to share inspiring readings, each conveying a message of compassion, unity, and love. This exchange reminded everyone that, while our paths may differ, our goals for peace and harmony remain the same.

For their October Unity Meeting observing Avatar Declaration Day honouring Sri Sathya Sai Baba, members in the NSW Region of the SSSIO Australia joined together in service, assembling 1,000 birthing kits for the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia.