Sai Spiritual Education (SSE)

The key component of SSE program is the human values classes that are offered free of charge by trained volunteer teachers at Sai Centres across Australia.

Through silent sitting, prayer, devotional singing, storytelling, and interactive activities, children learn to understand, practise, and live the universal human values of Love, Peace, Truth, Right Conduct, Non-Violence in their everyday lives.

You can view our 'Program Content', 'Learning Approach', 'Who can join' & 'How to Join', on the webpage below.

The SSSIO Australia National Education Wing conducts an annual National Teacher Enrichment Programme to support the ongoing growth and development of SSE teachers. The programme welcomes current, past, and aspiring SSE teachers to come together to learn, share, and grow in the spirit of Sai Education.

The programme provides opportunities for teachers to deepen their understanding of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's philosophy of education, enhance their teaching skills, exchange best practices, and strengthen their personal and spiritual development. Through interactive workshops and collaborative learning, teachers are inspired to continually improve their ability to nurture the human values in children.

The 2026 National Teacher Enrichment Programme focused on supporting neurodiverse learners in SSE classrooms, equipping teachers with practical strategies to create more inclusive, compassionate, and value-centred learning environments where every child feels welcomed, understood, and empowered to thrive.

For more details on future National Enrichment Programmes, contact:

The SSSIO Australia National Education Wing offers the National Virtual SSE Teacher Training Programme for all aspiring SSE teachers, including young adults, SSE parents, and adult devotees who wish to serve in Sai Spiritual Education.

The programme provides a comprehensive foundation in the philosophy and practice of Sai Education through 22 interactive online modules. Participants explore the principles of Education in Human Values, effective teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management, child development, and the role of an SSE teacher.

Following the online training, participants undertake a practical learning journey that includes lesson plan preparation, lesson presentation, and a structured mentoring programme under the guidance of experienced SSE teachers. This ensures that every trainee develops the confidence, skills, and understanding required to deliver meaningful and engaging SSE classes.

The programme aims to prepare compassionate, confident, and value-centred teachers who can inspire children through the practice of the five human values and Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's vision of true education.

For more details on future National Teacher Training Programmes, contact:

The SSSIO Australia National Education Wing, in collaboration with the National Sai Lifestyle Team, offers the Values Awareness for Parents Programme (VAPP) for parents across Australia.

Developed by the Institute of Sathya Sai Education Australia (ISSEA), VAPP empowers parents with practical tools and insights to nurture human values within the family. The programme helps parents understand the vital role values play in raising children, building strong relationships, and creating harmonious and happy homes.

Inspired by the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, VAPP encourages parents to lead by example and create a loving, value-centred environment where children can flourish emotionally, spiritually, and socially.

For more details on future Values Awareness for Parents Programmes, contact:

Here is a beautiful way to wind up the week and prepare for a fresh week with positivity and divine vibrations. Positive vibes are attracted to an environment where holy mantras are chanted and slokas are listened to.

There are numerous benefits of chanting slokas including enhancement of memory power, healing, strengthening language learning and stress management. In addition to gaining inner peace, chanting slokas soothes the mind and extends positive energy.

National Education team offers virtual Sloka training for children, parents and teachers. Sloka Classes are offered in some States/Regions and Centres.

Time: Every Sunday, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (SYD/CBR/MEL) during school term.

Please register using this link: Slokas Classes for SSE Children, Teachers & Parents

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National Education team offers Virtual Vedam Training for SSE Groups 2, 3, and 4 students, as well as teachers and parents.

Vedam chanting enhances all the benefits of Sloka Chanting and takes it to an advanced level.

Time: Every Sunday, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM (SYD/CBR/MEL), during school term.

Please note timings differ by batch year, please email education@sssio.org.au for more details.

Please register using this link: Virtual Veda Training - SSE Group 2, 3 & 4, Parents & Teacher

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These sessions are a wonderful opportunity to learn and chant the sacred thousand names of Lord Vishnu. Chanting the Vishnu Sahasra Nama is known to purify the mind and strengthen spiritual awareness.

“Among all the sadhanas, Nama Smarana (repetition of the Name of God) is the easiest and most effective.”, Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. 7, Discourse (1967)

Purpose of the classes: Learn correct pronunciation and chanting, Understand the meaning and significance, Build regular spiritual practice at home

Time: Every Sunday, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM (SYD/CBR/MEL) during school term.

Please register using this link: Virtual Sree Vishnu Sahasra Nama Stotram Classes for SSE Children, Teachers & Parents 2026

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