Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
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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Christmas can be a challenging time for families facing financial struggles. To provide some cheer to these families, SSSIO volunteers from the New South Wales Region of Australia generously give them Christmas hampers every year. On December 14, 2023, Sai volunteers delivered 42 Christmas hampers…
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Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Birthday was celebrated at Mt. Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland by Sai Centers from Auckland, Hamilton, and Rotorua on November 23, 2023. The evening commenced with Veda chanting and the symbolic lighting of the lamp. SSE children took the spotlight…
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Members of the SSSIO New Zealand, as part of their ongoing commitment to environmental restoration, have been regularly involved in several tree-planting activities organized by various conservation groups. On September 2, 2023, fifteen SSSIO volunteers joined a streamside initiative organized by Conservation Volunteers New Zealand…
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As part of the Sai 100 Tree Planting Initiative, on August 20, 2023, twenty-four SSSIO volunteers in Auckland joined in a massive community effort to plant 2,500 trees at the Shakespear Regional Park, one of Auckland’s most visited nature reserves. The day’s activities, organized by…
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