Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
In 2000, to celebrate Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 75th birthday, Tasmanian Sai volunteers planted 75 trees on their property to create a wildlife corridor along a cleared creek bed and surrounding slopes. The following year, 76 trees were planted, and the following two years, 77…
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The SSSIO New Zealand’s Northern Region observed Aradhana Mahotsavam on April 23, 2024, with an event that featured inspiring speakers and an SSE presentation. About 200 attendees were present. The theme was Sathya Sai Baba’s omnipresence in our lives. It began with invocations and Vedic…
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The SSSIO of Australia & PNG (Papua New Guinea) has been a proud supporter of the national Clean Up Australia initiative for many years. This annual event mobilizes communities and businesses to remove waste and improve the environment. This year, the event was held on…
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The SSSIO of New Zealand held a leadership workshop in Auckland in March 2024 for 40 people, including young adults, who were past, present, and aspiring office bearers. The workshop, featuring presentations from leaders of SSSIO Australia, focused on practical and interactive learning. It drew…
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The Australian SSSIO successfully hosted two in-person workshops on Reflective Clinical Practice for Healthcare Workers in May 2024. The theme, Reconnecting with the Heart of Healthcare, resonated with the participants–19 in Sydney and 11 in Canberra. The workshops were led by Dr. Rajat Gyaneshwar and…
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On Aradhana Mahotsavam Day, the Service Wing of the SSSIO Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Region organized an activity to support the Birthing Kit Foundation of Australia (BKF). The BKF provides a clean and safe birthing environment for women worldwide who have little or no assistance…
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SSSIO members attended an Easter service on March 29, 2024, in Auckland, at the Society of Friends Hall, Mt. Eden. The service began with a large cross being carried in and set in place. After the welcome, a few people volunteered to enact various short…
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The SSSIO New Zealand held its annual National retreat in Taupo in January 2024. The retreat, with the theme Living with Sai, attracted a diverse audience of 65 adults, 37 young adults, eight teens, and seven children. The young adults, in particular, played a significant…
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From January 25 to 27, 2024, more than 80 children from across Australia embarked on a transformative journey at a Sai Spiritual Retreat in Dungay, New South Wales. They not only enjoyed games, sports, creative art and music workshops, and outdoor adventures but also delved…
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In February 2024, SSSIO New Zealand groups partnered with the Kaipatiki Community Trust to organize a Fun Day event at Marlborough Park, Glenfield, to uplift the spirits of children with special needs. The event aimed to create a memorable experience that promoted a sense of…
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