Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
The Mother’s Day Classic Walk in Australia is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast and ovarian cancer research. Since its beginning in 1998 with runs held in Sydney and Melbourne, it has expanded to become the country’s largest run and walk, attracting tens…
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Since 2024, the Ladies Wing of the SSSIO in Hamilton, New Zealand, has been knitting and donating beanies, singlets, and booties to hospitals and nursing homes every quarter. On March 28, 2025, they delivered 20 beanies, 8 singlets, and 11 pairs of booties to the…
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The members of the SSSIO of Australia & Papua New Guinea recently participated in a spiritually enriching visit to the Australian Buddhist vihara (monastery) to further their understanding of different faiths. Ten adults, four SSE (Sai Spiritual Education) children, and members of the local community…
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The special occasion of Aradhana Mahotsavam in 2025 was observed in Auckland by three SSSIO groups. Each celebration was conducted differently, with bhajans being a common feature. At the Mt. Eden, Balmoral & Mt. Roskill Centers, a total of 75 devotees joined together to commemorate…
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The Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) and Family Picnic Day brought together 14 children and 15 adults, who enjoyed a joyful and nature-filled experience at the Australian National Botanic Gardens—home to the world’s largest collection of Australian native plants. The event focused on reconnecting with nature,…
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SSSIO New Zealand held an Easter program in Auckland on Good Friday, featuring a chanting of the hymn, Alleluia, and the carrying of the Cross. The group of 41 members, including three young adults and three teens, was reminded of Swami’s statement about the meaning…
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On March 2, 2025, 25 volunteers from the SSSIO New South Wales Region, including 18 SSSIO members, 5 Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) students, and 2 environmental supporters, took part in Clean Up Australia Day at Kissing Park Reserve, Putney. After a safety briefing, volunteers split…
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On February 22, 2025, 62 members of the SSSIO in New South Wales visited the Baitul Huda Mosque in Marsden Park to promote interfaith harmony. The group received a warm welcome, toured the mosque, and heard presentations from the Imam and a Muslim member of…
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The annual Fun Day event for children with special needs in Auckland, New Zealand, was held on March 15, 2025. The event featured various games, performances, face painting, body art, delicious food, and a magic show. Around 350 people attended, including 54 special needs children,…
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On February 26, 2025, members of the Sri Sathya Sai Centers of Hamilton and Rotorua, NZ, celebrated Maha Shivaratri with a 4.5-hour devotional program at the Phoenix Hall in Hamilton. Forty participants, including a few guests, participated in the blissful event. The program began with…
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