Category: In the Community

Fiji International Medical Camps began in 2006 and have been held annually ever since with teams of health-professionals and other volunteers from New Zealand, Australia and occasionally from other countries, assisted by volunteers from Fiji. The camps bring free medical services and health education to Fijian communities who, through isolation, lack of resources, or lack of knowledge were unable to access these services. This report provides an overview of the latest camp held over 23 – 29 August 2025 which progressively provided services through six different locations supported by a large team of professionals and volunteers.

Groups throughout the SSSIO in Australia came together to have a national service supporting the Birthing Kit Foundation in its life-saving activities for women and children at risk in childbirth situations in areas of inadequate medical services.

120 Health professionals and volunteers from Fiji, New Zealand and Australia participated in a service mission in serving needy patients in remote areas of Fiji. This was a unique mission where the first camp was held on the main island of Viti Levu, after which most of the team undertook a night-time journey across the ocean by ferry to Vanua Levu, where they continued their service for five more days.

On 30 May, members of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG, Victoria Region proudly rolled up their sleeves for another “Liquid Love” blood drive, continuing the strong momentum built earlier this year.

The NSW Ladies Program of the SSSIO conducted a service project in May creating special cushions to support women at Westmead Hospital recovering from breast cancer surgery. Styled ‘Sai Cushions Project’ that initiative resulted in 150 cushions sewn, filled, and delivered.

Members of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation across Australia came together on Sunday, 10 May 2026 to participate in the annual Mother’s Day Classic, joining communities nationwide to raise awareness and funds for breast and ovarian cancer research.

Queensland Region of the SSSIO held an event on 8 March celebrating International Women’s Day, an international annual event to celebrate, recognise and acknowledge the achievements of women. The underlying purpose of the event was to empower and uplift women through love, wisdom and service with the rationale that when women support women with love, incredible things happen!

On 1 March 2026, members of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG from Victoria and New South Wales participated in Clean Up Australia Day in locations in their respective states. It was for them, a day centred on unity, service, and living spirituality through action.

Members of the Sai community in NSW continued the monthly food service in the Sydney CBD, providing meals, breakfast drinks and drinking water to individuals experiencing hardship. The service was hosted on a rotating basis by the regional team, the Carlingford Sai Centre, and the Baulkham Hills Sai Centre.