Devotees from the groups at Hobart and Launceston travelled to the small township of Ross midway between the two groups to enable a combined celebration of the special event. They were joined with 4 distance-isolated members from across the state. A total of 17 participated in the celebration including two of the member’s children.
Guru Poornima was commemorated in the ACT Region on Sunday, 26 July 2026, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Senior Citizens Centre Hall in Turner. The program commenced with Athe, Regional Devotional Coordinator and the Master of Ceremonies, warmly welcoming approximately 60 Sai followers who had gathered on a crisp Canberra winter morning to celebrate the sacred occasion of Guru Poornima.
The National Ladies Program of the SSSIOA reverently continued their “Journey with Sai” and embarked on Spirituality 101 with the next Collective Reading Sadhana of the book ‘Sathyam Sivam Sundaram’ (SSS) Volume 2 (authored by Prof N. Kasturi M.A, B.L).
In April and May 2026, Young Adults across Australia had the opportunity to meet with Brother Sunder Iyer. Dedicated programs were organised in each Region, during which Brother Sunder shared his personal spiritual journey and many profound experiences and learnings he has received directly from Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
On Sunday, 25 January, the SSSIO NSW Region Ladies, Men and Young Adults successfully carried out a community service activity focused on the creation of 140 breast cancer cushions for patients at Westmead Hospital. This initiative was undertaken in partnership with the Zonta Club and aimed to provide comfort, care, and practical support to individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Since 1990, Tasmania Region has conducted an annual residential spiritual retreat. For over 20 years, that retreat has been conducted at Carnacoo Scout Camp on the Tamar River northern Tasmania. This year, the retreat was held from Friday evening, 6 March until Monday, 9 March. In keeping with the spirit of the National Theme, Spirituality 101, our retreat theme was ‘Your Life is My Message’.
!! NEW !! The NSW Region’s Sai100 Celebrations were held as a sacred and joyous offering to commemorate one hundred years of the Divine Advent of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The event drew a staggering number of attendees, with devotees and community members filling the auditorium, conference hall, and foyer, creating an atmosphere of unity, reverence, and celebration.
!! NEW !! Victoria Region of the SSSIO celebrated the 100th anniversary of the advent of Sathya Sai Baba by holding a two-day spiritual retreat. A truly uplifting and inspiring event.
Sathya Sai Baba was born on earth to re-establish righteousness, for the protection of all beings and to guide people to recognise their inherent divinity through love, selfless service and spiritual transformation.
!! NEW !! This special anniversary of Ladies Day, its 30th anniversary and Swami’s 100th birthday, was celebrated in grand style by unity events in most regions around Australia with devotional programs, talks about the significance of the day and Swami’s teachings on the importance of womanhood and the completion of dedicated service activities.
!! NEW !!As part of the SAI100 / Million Steps to Swami, members of the SSSIO Centre of South Hurstville NSW, decided to donate to St George Family Support Service (SGFSS) – a local organisation supporting women and their children (0-11yrs).
